Top 10 features of macOS Monterey
Universal Control:
This feature allows you to use a single mouse and keyboard to control multiple Apple devices, such as a MacBook, iMac, and iPad, making it easier to work across devices. You can simply move your cursor from one device to another, and your keyboard will automatically switch to the device you\’re working on.
FaceTime Upgrades:
FaceTime now has new features, such as Spatial Audio, which simulates a 3D audio experience, and SharePlay, which lets you share music, videos, and your screen during FaceTime calls. You can also use FaceTime on the web to make and receive FaceTime calls from non-Apple devices.
Focus Mode:
This feature lets you customize your notifications and app alerts based on your current activity, helping you stay focused and avoid distractions. You can create custom focus modes for different activities, such as work or exercise, and choose which apps and people can send you notifications during each mode.
Live Text:
With Live Text, you can extract text from photos and use it in various ways, such as copying and pasting it into a document or searching for it on the web. This feature also works with handwritten notes and can recognize phone numbers and addresses, allowing you to quickly call or navigate to them.
Quick Note:
Quick Note is a new feature that lets you create a note from anywhere in macOS Monterey, making it easy to jot down ideas or to-dos on the fly. You can access Quick Note by swiping from the bottom right corner of your screen, and it syncs with the Notes app on your other Apple devices.
Shortcuts App:
The Shortcuts app is now available on macOS, letting you automate tasks and create custom shortcuts to make your workflow more efficient. You can create shortcuts to perform a variety of tasks, such as sending a message, setting a reminder, or opening an app, and then trigger them with a single click or keyboard shortcut.
Safari Updates:
Safari has a new design with a more compact tab bar and improved privacy features, such as the ability to block all trackers from websites. Safari also now supports Tab Groups, which lets you organize your tabs by topic and easily switch between them.
AirPlay to Mac:
You can now use AirPlay to stream audio and video content from your iPhone or iPad to your Mac, making it easier to share content with others. You can use AirPlay to stream content from apps like Apple Music, Photos, and Safari, and you can control playback from your Mac\’s menu bar or the Control Center on your iPhone or iPad.
Maps Improvements:
Maps has been updated with new features, such as detailed maps for cities, a new globe view, and improved transit directions. Maps now also includes a 3D interactive city experience that lets you explore new areas in more detail.
Low Power Mode:
This feature, which was previously only available on iOS devices, is now available on macOS Monterey, helping you conserve battery life when you need it most. When you turn on Low Power Mode, your Mac will automatically reduce power usage by dimming the display, reducing background activity, and turning off certain features.