Apple announced the biggest software update to the Mac platform in over a decade, the macOS Big Sur at the WWDC 2020. The latest version of macOS brings massive changes to the platform starting with a redesigned Safari browser, updated messages app and immersive features for Maps.
macOS Big Sur will deliver a new spacious UI design, customisable menu bar, an all-new Control Centre and updated Notification Centre. Apple’s Safari browser is now faster and delivers personalization features such as start page customization with background image and a new Privacy Report which lets users know how safe they are when navigating the web.
There is an emphasis on increasing privacy for mac users as they will now have more control over their data. Other highlighted features include the addition of group messaging and Memoji customisation in Messages on Mac, newly designed maps with new features for exploring the world. The company also announced the transition away from Intel processors to the company’s own Apple Silicon.
macOS Big Sur brings a lot of technological features which enables the transition to Apple Silicon. Over the transition period, developers will be able to create apps that are compatible with both Intel-based and Apple Silicon-based macs. This common architecture will also make it easier for developers to create the same app for all products across Apple ecosystem.
