Apple is preparing to announce the release date of macOS 11 (called macOS Big Sur) in a virtual keynote next week. Moreover, if it is like Apple's September event, Big Sur may be released on the same day (October 13). Before the release, we summarized five reasons to upgrade macOS Big Sur.
##Amazing new design
Although Apple has made some subtle design adjustments to the operating system over the years, macOS Big Sur represents the first major redesign since Mac OS X. With a modern and familiar design language, Apple pays more attention to your content, and-the new translucent toolbar and sidebar, focus on productivity and entertainment. Now, the new toolbar is integrated into the window, and individual buttons have been removed to provide a more cohesive and simplified experience, keeping macOS consistent with iOS and iPadOS.
Now, the edges of each window have rounded corners, the design is softer and lighter, and the redesigned icons in the application have been adjusted. Another major change is that all native apps (including messages, mail and music) have been processed by iOS Square, and different responses have been received. With the addition of shadows to increase texture and depth, the new 3D icons bring freshness to Apple’s most iconic apps, but some people say they are ugly and use a different design language from iOS, so the experience Inconsistent.
Where the new macOS design really comes into play is through the new menu bar and control center, which is now integrated with the desktop and can be hidden when not in use. Switching to the drop-down menu means that common tasks such as changing brightness or connecting a new Bluetooth device can be completed without changing system preferences, and dark mode, pure sound, night shift, do not disturb and AirPlay can be selected individually.
##A safer Safari
Another "big thing" that macOS unveiled this year is the redesigned Safari, which introduces a new start page, you can use your own wallpaper and "favorites", "frequently visited sites", "iCloud tags" Other books that customize Chrome are designed to increase market share and create the most popular web browsing experience.
Apple said that Safari is now faster and more energy efficient than before, providing 50% faster loading speeds than Chrome. More importantly, Safari has been optimized for MacBooks. Compared with Chrome and Firefox, whether you are watching YouTube, Hulu, Netflix or Apple TV+, streaming media playback time can now be extended by up to three hours.
Other changes include the ability to import bookmarks, saved passwords and history from Google Chrome, and the ability to support HDR, 4K HDR, and Dolby Vision content from websites such as Netflix. A password monitoring function has also been introduced to ensure that users will not choose a leaked password. If the password is leaked, Safari will send an alert to the user so that they can change it, and of course it can also be updated via the iCloud keychain.
The privacy report is one of the blockbusters of this year's Safari update. It provides a summary of how many trackers a website is trying to use. Every website has a transcript, so users will be able to see exactly the data that the website is collecting and blocking content.
##More iOS features on macOS
A few years ago, with the launch of Project Catalyst, Apple began porting applications from iOS to Mac, including music, podcasts and news. This year, the same treatment was performed on Messages, and now up to nine conversations can be pinned to the top of the Messages app for easy access.
Typing indicators have been added, and some previously unique features (such as Memoji stickers, #images search, and GIF search) have been introduced to the Mac, making the iOS messaging experience more interesting and engaging. Other new features introduced in iOS 14 include inline replies to keep conversations organized, mention and group customization, and the addition of photos, emojis, and Memoji.
Popular message effects have been added to the Mac, including balloons, confetti and lasers, and custom effects can be added to chat bubbles. Apple has improved the search experience on iMessage, making Messages a true alternative to WhatsApp.
##Faster system updates
Although major features have been added in this year's macOS update, there are still many minor adjustments that will make daily use more satisfying. One of them is the long-awaited new feature that allows software updates to start in the background and then complete faster, which will reduce the time required to install new macOS updates. Of course, Big Sur is a prerequisite for this rapid update process, but future updates will now be faster and more convenient. This is supported by a cryptographically signed system volume, which adds a layer of protection against malicious tampering, making macOS more secure.
##AirPods switch
AirPods will now automatically switch between active devices (whether it's iPhone, iPad, iMac or Apple Watch), and HomeKit security cameras now provide facial recognition and active areas, all of which can be accessed in the Home app. An adaptive lighting function has been added to change the color temperature of the bulb, and the redesigned Home application toolbar allows you to see important accessories at a glance.
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