macOS Monterey is an impressive update to the operating system, introducing a number of significant changes to the Mac experience. Key features include universal control that allows mice, trackpads, and keyboards to be used on multiple devices at once, as well as SharePlay functionality, better sync with iOS devices, and more.
But while the feature-packed update wasn’t released until October 2021, Apple is probably already working on the next version of macOS due out in 2022. Rumored to be dubbed macOS Mammoth, here’s all. what there is to know about macOS 13 about this early stage.
MacOS 13 name: what will it be called?
While it’s hard to say for sure, it’s increasingly likely that macOS’s next big update will be called macOS Mammoth.
Apple actually registered Mammoth in March 2013 alongside other possible macOS names, but unlike others, Apple has continued to renew the brand on an ongoing basis.
In fact, an extension was most recently granted on November 11, 2021, suggesting that Apple is still considering using the name in a future version of macOS. The mark is active and listed in the category of goods and services “computer operating software”, which confirms everything but its purpose.
Mammoth may seem like a random name given Apple’s current theme of naming its desktop operating system after U.S. National Parks, but it is has Mammoth Lake and Mammoth Mountain in California, located near Sierra, Yosemite and El Capitan.
It could also be a “mammoth” update to macOS, focused on making the most of Apple’s new silicon chips, but we’ll get to that later.
Of course, Apple could choose a completely different name – the update is not expected to be revealed until mid-2022 with enough time for plans to change – but for now, macOS Mammoth looks very likely. .
MacOS 13 Mammoth release date: when will it be revealed?
The big question is, when will macOS 13 be revealed? While we’re still a long way from a possible announcement – macOS Monterey wasn’t released until October 2021 – Apple tends to stick to a pretty rigid schedule when it comes to software updates, which allows to predict relatively easily when we’ll see (and get our hands on) macOS Mammoth.
When it comes to Apple’s annual software updates, the company likes to reveal them at its annual Global Developer Conference, also known as WWDC. WWDC has traditionally taken place in early June each year, with the one exception being at the height of the pandemic in 2020, with the show taking place in late June instead.
It’s at WWDC that macOS 13 will be detailed, giving developers and fans tapping into the live stream a broad look at what the next Mac operating system will offer, as well as a vague “Fall” release date. (or Autumn to Brits).
It will then deliver beta versions of the software update to developers (and avid beta testers weeks later) before rolling out the final version in October, about a month after the latest iOS, iPadOS, watchOS updates were released. and tvOS.
With that in mind, we expect to see macOS 13 Mammoth revealed in June 2022 at WWDC, with released in October 2022.
MacOS 13 Mammoth Supported Devices: Which Macs Will Support It?
While macOS doesn’t quite measure up to iOS devices when it comes to supporting older devices – especially when it comes to some specific features – Apple is trying to bring new versions of macOS to as many Macs as possible.
There is a difference this time around though; at the time of macOS 13 delivery, Apple should have completed their transition from Intel to their own Apple Silicon. From this point it could completely stop supporting Intel-based machines.
We don’t see this happening, especially as Apple has committed to releasing new versions of macOS for Intel-based Macs “for years to come,” but there could be some differences in functionality. available.
Rumor has it that macOS Mammoth is designed to take advantage of the raw power of Apple’s silicon chips (and the yet-to-be-announced M2) and it’s entirely possible that the relatively underpowered Macs based Intel just can’t power some of the new features going on.
We’ll update this section as soon as we know more, but in the meantime, here’s a list of all Macs that support macOS Monterey. Expect a similar overall list for macOS 13, but with likely software exclusivity surrounding Apple Silicon Macs.
- MacBook: early 2016 and after
- Macbook Air: early 2015 and after
- Macbook Pro: early 2015 and after
- Mac Mini: end of 2014 and after
- iMac: end of 2015 and after
- iMac Pro: 2017 and after
- Mac Pro: end of 2013 and after
MacOS 13 Mammoth Rumors: What Should I Expect?
While we’re still a long way from the potential macOS Mammoth announcement, the rumor mill is already hard at work figuring out what to expect.
Performance improvement
One of the main goals of macOS Mammoth, according to a report from iDrop News, is improved performance.
Specifically, macOS 13 would focus on optimizing current (and future) Apple Silicon chips, with the post suggesting that a desktop processor with 32 CPU cores and 128 GPU cores should be launched in late 2022. Impressive specifications, the Mac has need an operating system capable of handling all this processing potential.
While there aren’t any specific examples of the kind of performance-driven features we might see in the Big Update, the post suggests that this is the final cornerstone of the update. macOS level in recent years.
He explains that Big Sur brought the visual overhaul, Monterey brought tight integration with other devices, and Mammoth “will bring performance to the table.”
Small visual changes
In the same iDrop News report, the post suggests that while there won’t be a major visual overhaul in the next version of macOS, it could feature a handful of changes.
Specifically, the report suggests minor changes to both the Dock and the menu bar, although it is not clear whether these changes will be incorporated into the final version at this early stage of development.
We will continue to update this article as more rumors about macOS 13 arise, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back regularly to stay informed.
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