JAKARTA - Along with the new MacBook that uses the Apple Silicon M1 chipset. Apple also announced that the new MacOS Big Sur operating system can be downloaded for free Mac device updates on the App Store.

Apple claims MacOS Big Sur is the world's most advanced desktop operating system. This MacOS version 11.01 update has been rolled out since November 12 early this morning, and just like before, the macOS Big Sur update was sent via Over The Air (OTA).

“Get a full Mac experience with a new, refined design. Enjoy the biggest Safari update ever. Find new features for Maps and Messages. And get more transparency around your privacy, "wrote Apple in its official statement, Friday, November 13.

In fact, MacOS Big Sur was first introduced at the 2020 Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) which took place last June. This update will begin to receive all Mac devices, such as MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, iMac Pro, Mac Mini and Mac Pro.

MacOS Big Sur Update (Apple dock)

In appearance, Apple brings new designs for various applications in MacOS Big Sur. Making it easy to focus on user content and take action with space-saving toolbars and fully featured sidebars.

The menu bar's appearance has also been updated to show a wider distance and new translucent material, so that it becomes more lively when the user interacts with it. Updated system sounds including boot chimes and sounds for transferring files, moving items to trash, locking files, and more.

Control Center puts your favorite menus and controls in one handy place on the menu bar so you can quickly adjust settings while you're working.

The updated Notification Center brings together notifications and widgets in one view, then new beautiful and data-rich widgets for Calendar, Clock, Notes, Photos, Podcasts, Reminders, Screen Time, Stocks and Weather.

Pinned conversations keep up to nine of the user's favorite threads at the top of the list, and Mentions lets users direct messages to someone in a group conversation.

The new Maps navigation on MacOS Big Sur offers recommendations for places to visit and activities, curated by select trusted brands. Cycling directions help users find cyclist-friendly routes, and there's also electric vehicle routing that helps plan trips for vehicles accessible from the iPhone.


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