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All the news in macOS Monterey 12.1, macOS Catalina and macOS Big Sur 11.6.2


A few hours ago the Cupertino company launched the Final versions of macOS Monterey 12.1, macOS Catalina 10.15.7, and macOS Big Sur 11.6.2 for all users. In this case, the official version of macOS Monterey does add numerous changes and novelties that we will now see detailed on the web, on the other hand, for the final versions of macOS Catalina 10.15.7 and macOS Big Sur 11.6.2 the novelties are focused directly on the security and stability of the system. We can say that they are versions that directly improve the failures or security bugs detected.

Check your Mac’s compatibility with Monterey

Obviously, if you already have the latest available version installed, it is not necessary to check if the equipment is compatible with this version. In any case this is the List of Mac compatible with the latest version It is quite extensive and they are the following:

  • iMacLate 2015 and later
  • Mac ProLate 2013 and later
  • iMac Pro2017 and later
  • Mac miniLate 2014 and later
  • MacBook AirEarly 2015 and later
  • MacBook- Early 2016 and later
  • Macbook proEarly 2015 and later


So we can update to macOS Monterey 12.1

The first thing is that not everyone has beta versions installed on their Macs so you have to install this version no need to restore equipment or install from scratch. If you have an earlier version like macOS Mojave or later, you can download macOS Monterey in its latest version through Software Update: select the Apple menu at the top of the menu> System Preferences and click Software Update.

As long as you don’t have a problem, you can install the new version on top of the previous one, let’s do it. And the first thing is to go directly to the System Preferences tab> Click on the software update option and accept. At this point it must be clear that It will take a while for our team to install the new version, and it will restart, so it has to be done at a time when we don’t need to work with it. Once the new version is installed, we can now enjoy the news of this version.

Bug fixes in this final version of macOS Monterey 12.1

After all, it is normal that some bugs or problems detected in previous versions are corrected and in this case it is also the case. We can read in the notes of the new version released that Apple solves a series of problems detected.

  • Desktop and screensaver may appear blank after selecting photos from the photo library
  • Fixes an issue with the trackpad that may stop responding to taps
  • Fix a bug with HDR video playback on YouTube
  • Prevents extra menus of applications or tools from being hidden at the back of the notch
  • Fixes a bug with MagSafe charging on 2021 16-inch MacBook Pros when the lid is closed
  • Other bug and bug fixes


SharePlay finally arrives on Macs

This new version adds the option to share our experiences with family and friends through FaceTime. This function was deactivated by Apple in a beta version of macOS Monterey but later it came to stay as they announced at WWDC 2021. The SharePlay function is a function that It allows us to share the content of a streaming video platform through FaceTime.

Apple TV +, HBO, Disney +, Apple Music, TikTok and other compatible applications are some of the platforms that offer this compatibility with the new feature that is now available. Netflix and YouTube, two of the most important, have for the moment decided to move on from this function.

What we can do is directly share our experience with other users while watching a series, movie or similar on any of these services. The key to this service is sharing the content with other people and enjoy it simultaneously regardless of where we are. The controls are shared between these users so that any of them can pause, play, rewind or fast-forward the shared content.

Digital legacy for your Apple ID

Let’s hope we don’t have to use this option that is added in the new version of macOS Monterey 12.1 and in the rest of Apple’s operating systems, but it was something really necessary to implement. This is a “kind of will” left by Apple ID users so that those designated by us have the right to access our iCloud accounts and other personal information in the event of death.

This feature is very well received by the Apple user community as now simply by leaving this “digital legacy” we can Designate anyone to access our Apple ID information and data. This option also allows us to choose trusted people as account recovery contacts to help us reset our password and regain access when we need it.

Siri’s Apple Music Voice

In this case, it is a subscription plan to the Apple Music service, playlists and the rest of the stations that Apple offers to its users. This is the section “Just ask Siri” suggests songs based on your playing history, and what you like or dislike.

This Apple Music Voice plan offers subscribers access to the service’s 90 million song catalog, tens of thousands of playlists, with hundreds of new playlists for every activity or mood, custom mixes and stations of different musical genres, as well as the popular Apple Music Radio service: all accessible through Siri and for € 4.99 per month.

Improvements in the Photos app

The latest version of macOS Monterey offers users a new way of seeing memories, with an improved interactive interface, new animations and different transition styles so you can enjoy an improved variety of collages. This is one of the sections that we like the most about iOS and that now macOS Monterey is also very enjoyable.

Also as another novelty in the improvement of the Photos application, the signature add in this new version souvenirs including international holidays, child-centered memories, time trends, or much more characterful and enhanced pet memories.


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The Apple TV app

The new tab that we have available now allows us to search, buy and rent movies and TV shows all in one place. This option is really useful for those who use this streaming content service a lot and it is that together all available options to facilitate the search task.

In addition, the new version also adds the following improvements:

  • The “Hide my email” feature, available in the Mail app if you have an active iCloud + subscription, creates random and unique email addresses
  • The Stock app allows you to see the currency of a stock code and the YTD profitability while consulting the graphs
  • You can now rename or remove tags in the Reminders and Notes apps
  • Desktop and screensaver might appear blank after selecting photos from the photo library

New versions of macOS Catalina 10.15.7 and macOS Big Sur 11.6.2

In this case for versions of macOS Catalina 10.15.7 and macOS Big Sur 11.6.2 the company adds new features in the security and stability of the system. From Apple they recommend us to update our equipment to the latest version available to obtain these improvements in our equipment.

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