Apple introduced as part of its Wonderlust event macOS 14 Sonoma update finally making it accessible. What kind of innovations does the new operating system, which will be available for download starting from 20:00 Turkey time, bring to Mac computers? Moreover How to download macOS 14 (Sonoma)? Here are the details.
macOS Sonoma guide: Download, install, and devices that will receive 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 that you use the Software Update feature as it shows whether your device is compatible or not.
- Step 1: Follow Apple menu > System Settings.
- Step 2: In the menu that opens, click General on the left and then click Software Update on the right.
- Step 3: Software Update will only show the version that is compatible with Mac. You should see the Sonoma package here.
Do not put your device to sleep or turn it off while downloading or installing a software update. Also note that you may see a blank black screen a few times during installation.
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macOS features
The new macOS Sonoma introduces design changes such as visually striking screensavers and desktop widgets. It will also have a layering feature during screen sharing for video conferences.
It will include a new profile creation feature in Safari and the ability to add websites to the Dock. Private Browsing Mode will prevent tracking by data trackers. Messages app search filter, swipe reply, location sharing and autofill features will be available.
In addition, Mac devices will turn into gaming monsters. Game mode automatically prioritizes games by reducing your Mac’s CPU and GPU usage in background tasks. Extended Lock Mode will increase security against cyber attacks 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 | -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, Quad 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, Quad Thunderbolt 3 ports) -MacBook Pro (15 inch, 2018) -MacBook Pro (13 inch, 2018, Quad 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 Ultra |
| mac mini | -Mac mini (M2, 2023) -Mac Mini (M2 Pro, 2023) -Mac mini (M1, 2020) -Mac mini (2018) |