About macOS Big Sur :

macOS Big Sur takes the Mac to new levels of performance and visual aesthetics. Enjoy a sleek design that enhances your Mac experience. Give kudos to Safari’s biggest update yet. Try new Maps and Messages features. And learn even more about ways to protect your personal data.

Design

• Working with content in applications has become even more convenient thanks to concise toolbars and full-size side menus.

• The menu bar is now wider. It’s almost invisible until you need it.

• System sounds have a new sound: they will notify you about downloading, transferring files, moving objects to the Recycle Bin, removing protection and other actions.

Command centre

• The Control Center has everything you need for control. Open it from the menu bar to quickly change settings.

• Expand the desired menu to access additional options

• Items from Control Center can be moved to the menu bar.

Notification Center

• The updated Notification Center contains all notifications and widgets.

• Expanding interactive notifications displays actions and additional information.

• Informative widgets for Calendar, Clock, Notes, Photos, Podcasts, Reminders, Screen Time, Promotions and Weather.

• In edit mode, you can customize widgets and their size.

• Support for third-party widgets.

Safari

• Fast browser with high performance and energy efficiency.*

• For the start page, you can choose the background and sections: reading list, iCloud tabs, privacy report, etc.

• More extensions, as well as a new category for searching them in the App Store.

• New tab design and icons. Hover over the tab to preview the website.

• Translate beta supports English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Russian and Portuguese (Brazil).

• The privacy report explains how Safari protects you online and which trackers have been blocked.

• Safari securely checks passwords in case of leaks.

• Safari asks whether to use the extension on the website.

Messages

• Pin up to 9 favorite conversations to the top of the list.

• Mentions: Address the message in a group conversation.

• Reply threads: Reply to a specific message.

• Messages can be sent with balloon effects, confetti and more.

• Use the hashtag #images to easily find GIF animations and add them to your message.

• With Memoji, you can easily create your character and send stickers that reflect your personality and mood.

Cards

• Travel guides from your favorite brands will help you choose where to go and what to do.

• “Look Around” function for virtual walks along the streets.

• Maps of buildings will help you navigate airports and shopping centers.

• Bike routes are convenient for planning a bike trip.

• Electric Vehicle Directions helps you plan your trip for supported electric vehicles added to iPhone.

Some features are not available in all regions or on all Apple devices.

*Performance may vary depending on system configuration, network connection and other factors.

System Requirements :

General Requirements

▪   OS X 10.9 or later
▪   4GB of memory
▪   35.5GB available storage on macOS Sierra or later*
▪   Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
▪   Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.

Mac Hardware Requirements

For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen, choose About This Mac, then choose More Info. These Mac models are compatible with macOS Sierra:

▪  MacBook (2015 or later)
▪  MacBook Air (2013 or later)
▪  MacBook Pro (Late 2013 or later)
▪  Mac mini (2014 or later)
▪  iMac (2014 or later)
▪  iMac Pro (2017 or later)
▪  Mac Pro (2013 or later)