MAC OS Versions
MAC OS Versions:-
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Mac os is a graphical user interface type operating system which is designed by Apple Inc.
Here is the Mac os version with their versions and some features.
1. Mac OS X Public Beta:-
RELEASED: September 13, 2000
KEY FEATURES:
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The Mac transition Intel processors
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Included many of the standard programs bundled with macOS today, such as Text Edit, Preview, Mail, Quick Time Player, and Terminal.
PRICE: $129
2. Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah:-
ANNOUNCED: Macworld Expo (San Francisco) - Jan. 5, 2000
RELEASED: March 24, 2001
KEY FEATURES: Aqua Ul; Dock; Terminal; Mail; Address Book; TextEdit
PRICE: $129
3. OS X 10.1: Puma:-
ANNOUNCED: Macworld Expo (New York) - July 18, 2001
RELEASED: Sept. 25, 2001
KEY FEATURES: Enhanced system performance; customizable CD Burning; support; third-party peripheral support
PRICE: $129, $19.95 for Cheetah users
4. OS X 10.2: Jaguar:-
ANNOUNCED: Macworld Expo (New York) -July 17, 2002
RELEASED: August 23, 2002
KEY FEATURES: Mail with junk filter, iChat; Universal Access: Finder with built-in search
PRICE: $129
5. OS X 10.3 Panther (Pinot):-
ANNOUNCED: WWDC 2003 - June 23, 2003
RELEASED: Oct. 24, 2003
KEY FEATURES:Exposé: iChat AV; Safari; FileVault; Font Book; Xcode; updated Finder
PRICE: $129
6. OS X 10.4 Tiger (Merlot):-
ANNOUNCED: WWDC 2004 - June 28, 2004
RELEASED: April 29, 2005
KEY FEATURES: Spotlight: Dashboard; Safari RSS; İChat with multi-video and multi-audio; Automator, VoiceOver
PRICE: $129
7. OS X 10.5 Leopard (Chablis):-
ANNOUNCED: WWDC 2006 - August 7, 2006
RELEASED: Oct. 26, 2007
KEY FEATURES: Redesigned 3D Dock with Stacks; Cover Flow; Quick Look: Spaces: Time Machine: Boot Camp
PRICE: $129
8. OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard:-
ANNOUNCED: WWDC 2009 - June 9, 2009
RELEASED: August 28, 2009
KEY FEATURES: 64-bit, Grand Central Dispatch; OpenCL; improved system performance
PRICE: $29 for Leopard users; $169 for Tiger users
9. OS X 10.7 Lion (Barolo):-
ANNOUNCED: "Back to the Mac Apple Special Event -Oct 20, 2010
RELEASED: July 20, 2011
KEY FEATURES: Multi-Touch gestures: Full-Screen apps: Mission Control Mac App Store Launchpad, Resume: AutoSave
PRICE: $29.99 via Mac App Store download: 569 99 for USB installation flash drive
10. OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion:-
ANNOUNCED: Online - Feb. 16, 2012
RELEASED: July 25, 2012
KEY FEATURES:iCloud: Reminders, Notes, Messages, Notification Center, Dictation; Facebook and Twitter integration; Airplay, Game Center, Gatekeeper
PRICE: $19.99
11. OS X 10.9 Mavericks:-
ANNOUNCED: WWDC 2013 - June 10, 2013
RELEASED: Oct. 22, 2013
KEY FEATURES: Books Maps: Tags ICloud Keychain Finder tabs Multiple Display support updated Notification Center
PRICE: Free
12. OS X 10.10: Yosemite:-
ANNOUNCED: WWDC 2014 - June 2, 2014
RELEASED: Oct. 16, 2014
KEY FEATURES: New design: Continuity; Handoff, revamped Apps; iCloud Drive
PRICE: Free
13. OS X 10.11: El Capitan:-
ANNOUNCED: WWDC 2015 - June 8, 2015
RELEASED: Sept. 30, 2015
KEY FEATURES: Split View; streamlined Mission Control smarter Spotlight: Maps with public transit, Metal support: in-app Multi-Touch gesture support: performance improvements
PRICE: Free
14. macOS 10.12: Sierra:-
ANNOUNCED: June 13, 2016
RELEASED: Sept. 20, 2016
KEY FEATURES: Apple's voice-activated assistant Siri, now on the desktop; Universal Clipboard for sharing content with iOS devices; Auto Unlock with your Apple Watch
PRICE: Free
15. macOS 10.13: High Sierra:-
ANNOUNCED: WWDC 2017 - June 5, 2017
RELEASED: Fall 2017
KEY FEATURES: Apple File System; HEVC; Metal 2; Virtual Reality support; updated Photos and Safari
PRICE: Free
16. macOS 10.14: Mojave:-
ANNOUNCED: WWDC 2018 - June 4, 2018
RELEASED: Fall 2018
KEY FEATURES: Updated Ul with new Dark Mode; Desktop and Finder enhancements, including 'Stacks'; Group FaceTime; Revamped Mac App store; Security enhancements; Screenshot video recording: Continuity camera
PRICE: Free
17. macOS 10.15: Catalina:-
ANNOUNCED: WWDC 2018 - June 3, 2019
RELEASED: October 7, 2019.
KEY FEATURES:
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support only 64-bit applications
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first to include Activation Lock
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Catalyst is a new software-development tool that allows developers to write apps that can run on both macOS and iPad.
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Support for wireless game controllers
PRICE: Free
18. macOS 11: Big Sur:-
ANNOUNCED: WWDC 2018 - June 22, 2020
RELEASED: November 12, 2020
KEY FEATURES:
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Support Macs with ARM-based processor
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new privacy features such as "Privacy Report"
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a new customizable start page
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New fonts for Indian users
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Face Time sign language prominence
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new design enhancements to Safari, Messages, Maps, and privacy, and is engineered for Apple’s powerful M1 chip
PRICE: Free
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