Foreign media reported that Apple today released the release candidate of macOS Big Sur 11.1 RC, the version number is 20C69. This update is a new version one week after the second beta version was released. A month ago, Apple released the macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 update.
Developers can use the software update mechanism in the system preferences to download the beta version of macOS Big Sur 11.1 after installing the appropriate configuration file in the Apple Developer Center.
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macOS Big Sur 11.1 introduced support for AIrPods Max, TV application enhancements, Apple News widgets and private information on the App Store. This version also includes bug fixes for Mac. update content:
Max AIrPods
• Support AIrPods Max, a new in-ear headphones
• high-fidelity audio for a rich sound
• adaptive equalizer can adjust the sound in real time to suit the individual needs of ear pads
• active noise reduction function can block ambient noise
• Transparent mode Can listen to your surroundings
•Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking function, which can bring a cinema-like listening experience
Apple TV
• The new Apple TV+ tab makes it easy to discover and watch Apple Original shows and movies
• Enhanced search function so you can browse by category (e.g. genre) and see recent searches and suggestions as you type
• In movies , TV shows, actors, channels, and sports shows that show the most matched search results
Apple News
• Apple News widgets are now available in the notification center
Application store
new information section on privacy • App Store page, which contains the application developer's privacy practices summary report
in-game instrument panel • Arcade game suggest that you play with the new Arcade games
IPhone and iPad apps on Macs with M1
• New window options for iPhone and iPad apps allow you to switch between landscape and portrait, or expand the window to fill the entire screen
Photos
•Apple ProRAW photos can be edited in the "Photos" application
Apple browser
• Safari in Ecosia search engine options
Air Quality
• Maps and Siri for Mainland China
• Health recommendations for certain air quality levels in the US, UK, Germany, India and Mexico are provided in Siri
This version also solves the following issues:
• After upgrading from macOS Catalina, when opening a movie with a timecode track, QuickTime Player may exit
• Bluetooth connection status is not displayed in the Control Center
• Automatically unlock Mac reliability with Apple Watch
• The scrolling speed of the trackpad may be faster than expected for MacBook Pro models
• On a Mac equipped with M1, the LG UltraFine 5K display may not display correctly at 4K resolution
This macOS Big Sur 11.1 update enhances the support for M1 Mac, including performance improvements, security updates, and bug fixes. It may also support the new features of AIrPods Max headsets.