macOS Big Sur

macOS Big Sur elevates your Mac to an entirely new level of performance and visual aesthetics. Experience the stunning design that makes working on your Mac even more convenient and enjoyable. Discover the most significant Safari update ever introduced. Try out the new features in Maps and Messages on your Mac. And learn even more about the enhanced ways to protect your personal data when you download macOS Big Sur.

Design

• Working with content in apps has become even more comfortable thanks to streamlined toolbars and full-height sidebars that maximize your workspace.

• The menu bar is now taller and more translucent. It stays virtually invisible until you actually need it during your workflow.

• System sounds have been completely redesigned: they will notify you about downloads, file transfers, moving items to the Trash, unlocking actions, and various other system events.

Control Center

• Control Center contains everything you need to manage your Mac settings. Open it directly from the menu bar to quickly adjust your preferences.

• Expand any control to access additional parameters and fine-tune your settings with greater precision.

• Individual controls from Control Center can be dragged and pinned directly to the menu bar for faster access.

Notification Center

• The redesigned Notification Center brings together all your notifications and widgets in a single unified view on your Mac.

• Expanding interactive notifications reveals available actions and additional detailed information right at your fingertips.

• Informative widgets are available for Calendar, Clock, Notes, Photos, Podcasts, Reminders, Screen Time, Stocks, and Weather apps.

• In edit mode, you can customize your widgets and adjust their size to suit your personal preferences and workflow.

• Full support for third-party developer widgets is included with big sur macos.

Safari

• A blazing-fast browser delivering exceptional performance and outstanding energy efficiency on your Mac.*

• The start page can be customized with a background image and sections such as Reading List, iCloud Tabs, Privacy Report, and more.

• More extensions are available, along with a brand-new dedicated category for discovering them in the App Store.

• Redesigned tab appearance with website favicons. Hover your pointer over any tab to preview the website before switching to it.

• The beta Translation feature supports English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Russian, and Brazilian Portuguese languages.

• The Privacy Report details exactly how Safari protects you while browsing the internet and which cross-site trackers have been blocked.

• Safari securely monitors your saved passwords and alerts you in the event of a data breach affecting your credentials.

• Safari asks for your permission before allowing any extension to operate on a specific website you are visiting.

Messages

• Pin up to 9 of your favorite conversations at the top of your conversations list for quick and easy access.

• Mentions: direct a message to a specific person within a group conversation to get their attention immediately.

• Inline replies: respond to a specific message within the conversation thread to keep discussions organized.

• Messages can be sent with expressive effects including balloons, confetti, and many other animated visual effects.

• Use the #images hashtag to easily find trending GIF animations and seamlessly add them to any message you send.

• With Memoji, you can effortlessly create a personalized character and send fun stickers that reflect your unique individuality and current mood.

Maps

• Curated Guides from your favorite brands help you choose where to go and what to do in cities around the world.

• The Look Around feature lets you take immersive virtual street-level tours of supported locations directly on your Mac.

• Indoor maps help you navigate through airports and large shopping centers with detailed floor plans and directory information.

• Cycling directions are perfect for planning bicycle trips with elevation details and bike-lane information along your route.

• Electric vehicle routing helps you plan trips for supported electric vehicles that have been added on your iPhone.

Some features may not be available in all regions or on all Apple devices. To get started, you can proceed to macos big sur download from the appropriate source.

* Performance may vary depending on system configuration, network connection, and other contributing factors.