This is the final stage before the release of the final version of Marcos Monteri Release candidate (RC) is being distributed to developers tonight… an RC numbered 12.0.1! They can make final changes to their applications.

We are currently in the 11 editions proposed for testing from June. An RC may contain a bug that requires a second batch. We can see with this, but Apple has offered the final version On October 25th !

Update – Apple makes it clear that two of Monteri’s major functions will be available “this fall”: Note: Not the last version of October 25th. These are the shareplay content sharing functionality (although it will be integrated into iOS 15.1) and the universal control we have Preview in beta With a previous preview of Makos 12.

macOS Monterey: Release Notes

FaceTime

• Spatial audio makes sounds like a group face time call coming from the direction of a speaker on the screen
• Voice isolation blocks background noises, so your voice is clear
• Wide spectrum brings all the noise in your place to the call
• Portrait mode focuses your attention on blurring your background on Mac computers with the M1 chip
• Grid view displays people in tiles of the same size and highlights the active speaker
• FaceTime links to invite friends to make calls on Apple, Android or Windows devices

Messages

• Shared Content Displays Content on Messages on your Mac Apps shared with you
• New sharing with you on Photos, Safari, News, Podcasts and TV App
• Multiple photos are displayed as collages or stacks in messages

Safari

• Tab Groups help you save, organize, and sync your tabs across devices
• Intelligent Tracking Prevention prevents trackers from viewing your IP address
• The compact tab bar option allows you to view more webpages on your screen

Focus

• Focus allows you to automatically filter notifications based on what you do
• Options to customize a focus for activities such as work, gaming, reading and more
• Focus sets on all Apple devices
• Status notifies your contacts that your notifications have been muted

Quick note and notes

• Quick Note lets you take notes on any app or website and easily revisit them later
• Tags help you to categorize your posts by topic and make them easier to find
• References enable you to notify others of important updates on shared posts
• Activity view displays recently modified in shared post

AirPlay for Mac

• AirPlay to Mac lets you share content directly from your iPhone or iPad to your Mac
• AirPlay speaker support for playing music through your Mac Sound system

Live text

• Makes text interactive in photos across the live text system
• Support for copying, translating and viewing text that appears in photos
• Visual Lookup lets you learn about art, landmarks, and other objects in photos

Shortcuts

• The new app helps you to automate daily tasks and helps you complete them faster
• Pre-built shortcuts gallery that you can add and run throughout the system
• Shortcuts editor allows you to design customized shortcuts for your specific workflows
• Support for automatic conversion of automator workflows into shortcuts

Maps

• Interactive 3D globe with enhanced details of mountains, oceans and much more on Mac computers using the M1 chip
• Detailed city maps display height, trees, buildings, landmarks and more on Mac computers using the M1 chip

Privacy

• Mail privacy protection helps prevent senders from tracking your mail activity
• The indicator records the control center for the apps that access your mic

ICloud +

• ICloud Private Relay (Beta) helps companies prevent you from creating a detailed profile of your browsing activity in Safari
• Hide my email invisible, random email addresses Transfer to your inbox