INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Apple's macOS Catalina is finally here, and you can install it on your Mac right now, provided your device is new enough to actually
Catalina at its WWDC 2019 conference in San Jose, California earlier this year, during which the company showcased some of the exciting new
that seemingly lasted forever, we can finally download the update
This is a huge update, too, as through a new feature called "Project Catalyst," iOS 13 and iPadOS developers can easily port their work over
For instance, iTunes, the media software that's been around for almost two decades, has faded into that long night
In its place, however, we get a new Mac-flavored Apple Music app, along with Apple Podcasts and Apple TV
So, don't fret, you can still listen to your music and watch the new season of The Good Place.All of that is just the tip of the iceberg
Don't worry though, we're going to explore everything that macOS 10.15 has to offer, from the features to which Macs can actually download
And, be sure to keep this page bookmarked, as we'll keep it updated with all the latest macOS 10.15 Catalina news as it pops up
Apple software updates are always free(Image credit: Apple)macOS Catalina release dateApple hosted its iPhone 11 event on September 10, but
the show came and went with nary a mention of macOS 10.15
However, Apple's macOS 10.15 Catalina page was updated with an "October 2019" release window
you can download macOS Catalina right now, as long as you have a compatible Mac
You might want to wait until the next update comes out, just to make sure that any critical bugs are squashed
You see, updating your operating system is definitely a huge undertaking, and you could potentially break something, losing a ton of
live, but if you feel like living dangerously, go ahead and hit that download button
your Mac actually supports it
Fortunately, if you already have macOS Mojave installed, you'll likely be in the clear
Unless, of course, you circumvented Apple's restrictions.But, just to be on the safe side, we went ahead and listed every Mac with macOS
(2012 and later)iMac (2012 and later)iMac Pro (2017)Mac Pro (2013 and later)Image 1 of 2What Apple Music will look like.(Image credit:
going to be refined versions of those that already appear on iOS.Apple Music gives macOS Catalina users access to their entire music
libraries regardless of whether the tracks have been downloaded or are being streamed
This also houses music that's been ripped from CDs, assimilated into the same libraries.Apple TV, on the other hand, houses the app's
channels and offers more than 100,000 iTunes movies and TV shows available for you to browse, buy or rent
And, content will be available in 4K HDR video and Dolby Atmos audio wherever offered
Apple TV+ will also be accessed through this app as soon as the service rolls out later in the year.Meanwhile, Apple Podcasts brings the
service's more than 700,000 podcasts, as well as new episode updates, to the Mac in a completely fresh interface
This version of the app also offers better search functions that can pull up episodes by hosts, guests or even discussion topics.Last but
not the least, Apple Books is home to all the audiobooks you can purchase, download and listen to
Much like the other new apps, it also features a familiar interface for anyone who is used to iTunes.Worried about all your existing music
and playlists, as well as iTunes gift cards and credit? Rest easy
All your music and playlists will be transferred over to the Apple Music app in macOS 10.15 Catalina
Plus, any iTunes gift cards or unspent iTunes credits are still valid to be used in these new apps.In macOS 10.15 Catalina, the iTunes
Store, which will be accessed through the Sidebar in the Apple Music app, can still be used to buy new music
a cleaner, more minimalist interface.You'll sync your devices via Finder in macOS Catalina.(Image credit: Apple)With iTunes making its exit,
syncing devices in macOS Catalina is now handled by the Finder app
It can backup and sync those devices
According to Apple, it will also be easier to drag and drop files for quick transfers as well.Apple Sidecar at work in macOS
Catalina offers: the capability to extend your Mac's display to a nearby iPad, whether wired and wirelessly
A good amount of MacBook users are already iPad owners, so this essentially means that a substantial number of mobile workers just received
a secondary display for free.Probably even more importantly for designers, this connected iPad can also be utilized as a drawing tablet with
various specifically supported apps
on which iPad models will support the Sidecar feature
However, we can speculate that it'll most likely be those models that can also run the new iPadOS, which is expected later this year as
well.Apple says that the following Mac apps will support Sidecar's Apple Pencil input and other enhanced features:Adobe: After Effects,
Illustrator, Premiere ProAffinity Designer - Affinity PhotoCinema 4DCorelDRAWDaVinci ResolveFinal Cut Pro -
MotionMayaPainterPrincipleSketchSubstance Designer - PainterZBrushScreen Time for macOS has a special "One more minute" feature.(Image
credit: Apple)Screen Time comes to macOSOne of Apple's most impactful changes to iOS 12 was Screen Time, an app that tracks your iPhone or
iPad usage time and offers insights into the trends
time to save your work or finish up a game.This information will be synced across your other Apple devices as well, so that you have a
complete profile of how often you stare at your collective screens, as well as get tips on what to do with that information
In addition, it will also include parental controls on time spent using a Mac, as well as with whom children are able to interact with on
those devices.Twitter's return to macOS was made possible by Project Catalyst.(Image credit: Apple)Project CatalystThanks to Apple's new
Project Catalyst initiative, macOS 10.15 Catalina will soon be populated with a ton of iOS and iPadOS apps
There are a number of them available at launch, but the real promise of this initiative is that it opens up the floodgates for all kinds of
A series of new features and protocols then become available to the app in the development phase, from which the developer can choose to add
likes of Twitter use the tool to more effortlessly bring its native app back to macOS from iOS.Image 1 of 4A new desktop theme for macOS
Catalina.(Image credit: Apple)Image 2 of 4The new Photos app organization features for macOS Catalina.(Image credit: Apple)Image 3 of 4The
new Safari launch page in macOS Catalina.(Image credit: Apple)Image 4 of 4Notes has a whole new look and feel in macOS Catalina.(Image
credit: Apple)Other fun improvementsSafari browser now has a new startup page that uses Siri Suggestions to surface commonly visited
websites, bookmarks, iCloud tabs and more.Mail now allows users to block messages from senders, mute message threads from issuing push
notifications and send unsubscribe requests from within the app to mailing list providers.Lastly, Reminders receives an overhaul in visual
interface so that it will let users more easily create, keep track and organize their reminders.neqTCARbrUAmsxqY2Qfz9P.jpg?#
