macOS Big Sur includes the biggest Safari update ever, and notable new features for Messages, Maps, and privacy
Apple has just released macOS Big Su r , the new version of the most advanced operating system in the world, with a completely new design that is always intuitive and familiar.
The new update includes big news for Safari , including a customizable start page, more elegant and versatile panels, a quick and easy translation function, and the new Privacy Report.
With Messages app updates, users can send and receive more personal and expressive messages, and also more easily follow and join group conversations with ease. And Maps offers a whole new experience with engaging features to orient yourself and explore the world.
“MacOS Big Sur is a major update that takes the legendary marriage of the power of UNIX and the ease of use of the Mac one step further, and it’s also our biggest design breakthrough in over ten years.” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Software Engineering. “With its clean, modern look, big improvements to core apps like Safari, Messages and Maps, and new privacy features, we’re sure everyone will enjoy the revolutionary macOS Big Sur experience.”
Macs compatible with macOS Big Sur:
- MacBook 2015 and later;
- MacBook Air 2013 and later;
- MacBook Pro mid 2013 and later;
- iMac 2014 and later;
- iMac Pro 2017 and later;
- Mac mini 2014 and later;
- Mac Pro 2013 and later;
The biggest update since the introduction of Mac OS X
macOS Big Sur has a new, more spacious design that makes navigation easier and puts even more controls just a click away. Every single element has been redefined, from the curvature of the window corners to the palette of colors and materials, and new functions allow users to have even more information and control.
The icons in the Dock have been redesigned to match those used throughout the Apple ecosystem, but without sacrificing the personality of the Mac. Also, buttons and controls appear only when needed and retract when not needed.
The whole experience is cleaner, fresher and more familiar, with fewer visual distractions, to give space and prominence to the user’s content.
In the customizable menu bar, a new Control Center gives quick access to desktop controls, while the updated Notification Center offers more interactive notifications and redesigned widgets, available in various sizes, that provide more relevant information at a glance.
Furthermore, the new design of the main apps allows you to organize everything better even when there are many open windows, and to interact with the apps in an even easier way.
Safari is even faster, more personal and privacy-conscious
With the biggest update since the introduction of Safari in 2003, the fastest browser in the world is even more responsive and remains the industry leader in speed and energy savings . Thanks to the fast JavaScript engine, Safari performs better than other browsers on Mac and PC; for example, it is on average 50% faster than Chrome at loading frequently visited sites.
The tabs have been completely redesigned to make browsing with Safari faster and more intuitive: even more, panels can be displayed, site icons appear by default to help recognize open panels, and users can see a quick preview of the page web simply by hovering the cursor over the panel.
Safari offers new features that allow you to browse the web in an even more personalized way . Users can make their new home page unique by adding a background image and sections such as Reading List and iCloud Panels. Thanks to the integrated translation function, Safari is able to identify and translate entire web pages from 14 different languages with a simple click.
In addition, the browsing experience can be further customized thanks to improved support for extensions, which the user can discover and download from the Mac App Store while also taking advantage of a new category with editorial suggestions and rankings.
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