Apple is finally making the macOS 14 Sonoma update, which it introduced at the Wonderlust event, available. What innovations does the new operating system, which will be available for download from 20:00 Turkey time, bring to Mac computers? Also, how to download macOS 14 (Sonoma)? Here are the details.
macOS Sonoma guide: Download, install and devices to get it
How to download macOS?
You can download the new Sonoma package via the Software Update feature or directly from the Mac App Store. However, we recommend using the Software Update feature as it shows whether your device is compatible.
- Step 1: Go to Apple menu > System Settings.
- Step 2: In the menu that opens, click General on the left side and then Software Update on the right side.
- Step 3: Software Update will only show the version compatible with the Mac. You should see the Sonoma package here.
Do not put your device to sleep or turn it off while you are downloading or installing the software update. Also note that you may see a blank black screen a few times during the installation.
The new macOS Sonoma introduces design changes such as visually striking screensavers and desktop widgets. It will also feature layering during screen sharing for video conferences.
Safari will feature new profiling and the ability to add websites to the Dock. Private Roaming Mode will prevent tracking by data trackers. The Messages app will offer a call filter, swipe reply, location sharing and autofill.
In addition, Mac devices will turn into gaming beasts. Game mode automatically prioritizes games by reducing your Mac’s CPU and GPU usage for background tasks. Extended Lock Mode will improve security against cyberattacks and will be available on all Apple devices.
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Apple also announced the Mac models that will receive the new operating system. Here are the Mac models that will receive macOS Sonoma:
- Device iMac-iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021)
- -iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020)
- -iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019)
- iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019)
- iMac Pro-iMac Pro (2017)
- MacBook Air (15-inch, M2, 2023)
- -MacBook Air (M2, 2022)
- -MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
- -MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020)
- MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2019)
- MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)Macbook Pro-MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2023)
- -MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2023)
- -MacBook Pro (13-inch, M2, 2022)
- -MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021)
- -MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021)
- -MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020)
- -MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
- -MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
- -MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)
- -MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)
- -MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019)
- -MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
- -MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)Mac Pro-Mac Pro (2023)
- -Mac Pro (Rack, 2023)
- -Mac Pro (2019)
- -Mac Pro (Rack, 2019)Mac Studio-Mac Studio M2 Max
- -Mac Studio M2 Ultra
- -Mac Studio M1 Max
- -Mac Studio M1 UltraMac mini-Mac mini (M2, 2023)
- -Mac Mini (M2 Pro, 2023)
- -Mac mini (M1, 2020)
- -Mac mini (2018)
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