MacOS Monterey release date: Apple launches its new OS today
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This year marks the 20th anniversary of Apple’s MacOS operating system, and Apple celebrated with the release of MacOS Monterey on Monday, Oct. 25. Many Monterey features reflect how much technology has evolved in the past two decades, although we’re still waiting for some of the promised features in a future update. (Here’s how to download MacOS Monterey now.)
Apple announced a ton of new details at the October Apple event, including new M1 chips, several faster refresh rates for the MacBook Pro and new OS features that launched with iOS 15 last month.?
For more from Apple’s October event, including announcements about AirPods 3, MacBooks and Apple’s M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, check out our event coverage.
See also
- iPhone 12 and 12 Pro with 5G, HomePod Mini launch and more: Everything Apple just announced
- iPhone 12 and 12 Pro: Apple makes 5G official
- Full coverage of Apple’s event
You can also check out?our guide to whether you should buy a new Mac now or wait. You can also take a look at the?best new features for WatchOS 8?and see?if your iPhone is compatible with iOS 15.
CNET’s Ian Sherr contributed to this report.