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macOS Monterey 12.3 now available with Universal Control and more

Apple is now rolling out macOS Monterey 12.3, which adds the long-awaited Universal Control feature, as well as other improvements.

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Apple released macOS Monterey (also known as macOS 12) in October of last year, complete with a revamped Safari web browser, improvements for Shortcuts and FaceTime, and much more. However, one of the most-anticipated features — Universal Control — was delayed to a future release. Apple released macOS 12.3 on Monday alongside iOS 15.4, and it finally adds the long-awaited Universal Control.

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macOS 12.3 Beta breaks file syncing with OneDrive and Dropbox

The first macOS 12.3 Beta release breaks local file sync with OneDrive and Dropbox, but it was actually broken on purpose.

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Apple released the first beta release of macOS 12.3 on Thursday, alongside the first beta of iOS/iPad OS 15.4. Some cloud sync services haven't worked reliably on macOS 12 Monterey since its release last year, and now those services are broken entirely due to the deprecation of a kernel extension.

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macOS Monterey: Release date, features, privacy, and more

In this guide we look at everything you need to know about macOS Monterey. This includes its new changes, privacy features, and more.

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Originally unveiled in June 2021 at Apple's virtual WWDC event, macOS Monterey is the current iteration of macOS. The previous official version of macOS was Big Sur, which saw huge visual changes and usability improvements. In comparison, macOS Monterey is a smaller update, focusing on performance and privacy. In addition, Safari is also getting a fresh coat of paint and a few nifty new features. In this article we'll run down everything you need to know about macOS Monterey: release date, new features, and more.

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Apple has patched a macOS Monterey bug that bricked some Macs

macOS Monterey was bricking some older Macs. Apple has finally patched the bug that was causing the issue, and users can now safely update.

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Apple released macOS 12 Monterey to the public last month. While this new update comes packed with plenty of goods, it brought some unpleasant surprises to the table. Some users with older Macs -- particularly ones with the T2 chip -- ended up with dead machines after the update. Thankfully, Apple has patched macOS Monterey's bricking bug, and users can safely update their Macs now.

TestFlight finally lands on macOS Monterey for all users

After months of developer testing, Apple has finally made its beta-testing tool Testflight available for all users on macOS 12 Monterey.

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Apple announced a few months ago that its beta testing tool -- TestFlight -- is coming to macOS. It first released the app in beta for developers to test back in August, but the public can finally start using it now, too. Just like other Apple software, TestFlight is available to download from the Mac App Store, if you're running macOS 12 Monterey.

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macOS 12 Monterey is bricking some older Macs, so you may want to hold off on the update

Apple released macOS 12 Monterey to the public last week. It comes packed with features, but it has been bricking some older Macs, too.

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Apple released macOS 12 Monterey to the public early last week. This major version was first revealed during the opening keynote of WWDC21, back in June. It had been in beta testing since then to ensure a smooth experience for the public. Ironically, it seems like the stable build has been bricking some users' older Macs, based on online complaints.

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macOS 12.1 beta brings back SharePlay support, but still no sign of Universal Control

Apple has released macOS 12.1 Monterey beta 1. It brings back support for SharePlay. There's still no sign of Universal Control, though.

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Apple has released the first beta of macOS 12.1 Monterey for both developers and public testers. This update comes after the public release of macOS 12.0.1 early last week. The latest build brings back SharePlay support, a feature that is missing in the initial stable build. However, there's still no sign of Universal Control, which should be available by the end of the year.

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Can't tolerate the MacBook Pro notch? Here's how to make living with it easier

Apple's latest MacBook Pro models come with a notch. If you can't tolerate it, here's how to make living with it a tad easier.

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Apple revealed new professional laptops earlier this month during its "Unleashed" Mac event. These new MacBook Pro models come with a notch, similar to that on Face ID iPhones. However, the new MacBook Pro models don't include a TrueDepth camera, so they're still equipped with Touch ID rather than Face ID. Plenty of users have complained online about the notch, so here's how to make living with it a tad easier.

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Apple has released macOS 12 Monterey to the public, here's how to update

Apple has finally released macOS 12 Monterey today, October 25. This update was first announced during WWDC21. Here's how to update your Mac.

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Apple announced macOS 12 Monterey back in June, along with iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, and watchOS 8. Several betas later, Apple has finally made the update available to the public today, October 25. While Big Sur was a more significant upgrade than Monterey, the latter packs several tweaks that make Macs even more capable. You can read our macOS Monterey review to learn more about the changes.

Here's how you can watch Apple's "Unleashed" Mac event

If you're not sure how to watch Apple's Unleashed Mac event later today, check out this post for all the links.

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Apple sent out invitations to its "Unleashed" Mac event last week. We're expecting Apple to announce a redesigned MacBook Pro, a Mac Mini, and potentially the AirPods 3rd Gen at the event, along with the public release date for macOS 12 Monterey. Like other recent Apple events, this event will be held virtually, and you'll be able to stream it live.

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macOS Monterey review: The calm after Big Sur

macOS 12 Monterey brings small improvements and features across the OS. What's new, notable, and different? This is the full review.

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Apple announced macOS 12 Monterey, along with iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15 during WWDC21. This year's release comes loaded with small improvements and new features across the OS. We were expecting the lack of major changes in this release. Last year's macOS 11 Big Sur fully redesigned the entire operating system, so there's not much Apple could do in one year. Big Sur is the first macOS version M1 Macs can run. If you're new to the M1 Mac, take a look at the best apps for Apple Silicon Macs and the first 10 things to do with an M1 Mac.

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How to use Shared with You on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS

You can find received links in their respective apps, thanks to this handy feature

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If you plan to buy an iPhone or a new Mac, then you may come across a feature called Shared with You. This handy addition is exclusive to iMessage, allowing users to automatically organize the links they receive in their relevant apps. To learn more about the Shared with You feature and how to use it, read on.

Latest macOS Monterey Beta includes Universal Control settings that you can't enable just yet

The latest macOS Monterey beta adds Universal Control settings to Display Preferences, but beta testers can't enable them just yet.

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Apple announced macOS 12 Monterey along with iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15 back in June. One of the macOS features that Apple presented during the WWDC21 opening keynote is Universal Control. This feature brings cursor and drag-and-drop support to up to three Mac and iPad devices at once. It had been absent from previous beta builds of Monterey, but the latest update includes it — sort of.

Three new macOS Monterey features that we love, and three changes that we're still waiting for

Apple announced macOS Monterey back in June. It brings significant improvements to the Mac. Below are three features we love and three...

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Apple unveiled macOS 12 Monterey along with iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, and watchOS 8 during WWDC21, back in June. While they're not the biggest, most packed updates we've seen from Apple, they do include some interesting changes and features that supercharge the Mac. macOS 12 Monterey will be released later this fall, potentially along with an all-new MacBook Pro.

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Everything you need to know about the new Safari in macOS Monterey

Safari becomes more powerful in macOS 12 Monterey. We have compiled for you a list of all the significant new changes in this release.

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Apple introduced macOS 12 Monterey during WWDC21, back in June. The first developer beta was released later that day, along with those for iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15. Whether you have the latest MacBook Pro or a slightly older, less capable Mac, macOS 12 Monterey will bring big improvements to our favorite desktop machines later this fall. A notable change is the mightier and more colorful Safari in the latest macOS update.

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iWork update brings new features for Keynote, Pages, and Numbers

iWork update brings major new features across Keynote, Pages, and Numbers. Read on to learn more about all that's new.

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Apple has updated its iWork suite, bringing several new features across Keynote, Pages, and Numbers. In a press release, the Cupertino giant announced the new changes, which were made available to everyone on the spot. While some features are iOS 15 or macOS Monterey exclusive, users on older versions can still take advantage of some of the new goods.

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These Apple devices are eligible for iOS 15, macOS Monterey, iPadOS 15, and watchOS 8

Here is the list of Apple devices that are eligible to get the updates to iOS 15, macOS Monterey, iPadOS 15, and watchOS 8.

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Today was a big day in the world of Apple news. At its annual WWDC 2021 developer conference, Apple unveiled new versions of its operating systems for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. The latest versions of each are iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey, and watchOS 8, and the first developer preview beta builds are now available to install.

Safari gets a reimagined UI on macOS, extensions on iOS and iPadOS

Apple has announced at WWDC that macOS 12 Monterey is getting an all new Safari browser, and Safari is getting extensions on iOS and iPadOS.

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Today at the WWDC 2021 keynote, Apple announced macOS 12 Monterey. While some of it is about features that we're getting on iOS, like new FaceTime features, there's also a lot that's coming to Safari. And on macOS, Safari has been totally redesigned.

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Wondering how to watch WWDC 2021 virtual keynote on iOS 15, macOS 12, and other Apple stuff? Here's how!

Here's how you can watch the WWDC 2021 keynote online where Apple will announce iOS 15, macOS 12, and maybe the new MacBook Pro.

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Apple is hosting its annual WWDC developers conference virtually for the second year in a row. While the giant hosts many events throughout the year, WWDC is where we see most of the announcements about software improvements coming to different operating systems by Apple. At this year's event, Apple will be announcing key changes coming with iOS 15 and the next versions of macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. Besides these, we might even get to see some exciting hardware announcements like the 14-inch MacBook Pro. The WWDC 21 keynote starts later today i.e. on June 7th at 10 AM Pacific Time. If you would like to catch all the action live, we are listing all the ways you can watch the announcements.

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What do you want to see from Apple at WWDC 2021?

What are your expectations from iOS 15, macOS, M1X chip, new Mac Mini and other announcements from Apple at WWDC 2021?

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Apple's annual developer conference is scheduled to take place tomorrow. Like last year's event, WWDC 2021 will also be held virtually due to the challenges of holding an in-person event amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. However, despite these challenges, Apple is expected to announce exciting changes to its entire suite of operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. In addition, Apple may even surprise us with some hardware launches, including a more powerful Mac Mini, new MacBooks, or even an iPod Touch. Based on these rumors, which of these announcements at WWDC 2021 are you most looking forward to?

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