The new operating system for your Mac is coming! In this article you can read when the macOS Sonoma release will take place and when you can install the update.
macOS Sonoma release
Apple has the official date for this macOS Sonoma release announced, Apple’s next major software update for Mac users. This happened after the iPhone 15 event ‘Wonderlust’ last Tuesday.
Sonoma was first unveiled at WWDC earlier this year and will bring with it a host of new features. The macOS Sonoma release takes place on Tuesday September 26, probably at 6 p.m. You can then update immediately via ‘Settings>General>Software update.
These Macs will receive the macOS 14 Sonoma update
If you want to try out the operating system on September 26, it is important that you have a supported Mac. That is why we list the Macs that can be updated after the macOS Sonoma release:
- iMac 2019 and newer
- iMac Pro 2017
- Mac Pro 2019 and newer
- Mac Studio 2022 and newer
- MacBook Air 2018 and newer
- MacBook Pro 2018 and newer
- Mac mini 2018 and newer
Features you can expect after the update
Many innovations will appear on your Mac after the macOS Sonoma release. We list the most important features that you will receive on September 26.
A lot of new screensavers
Slow motion screensavers of beautiful places around the world. When you log in, they will return as the background on your desktop.
Widgets on your desktop
In the new gallery you will find all kinds of useful widgets. For example, use them to quickly start a podcast. You now also place the widgets directly on your desktop, for super-fast access.
Improved video calls
Including a presenter overlay that ensures that you stay in view when you share your screen. This makes it possible to remain in the foreground while your presentation can be seen behind you (in a separate layer of the image).
Profiles in Safari
Create different profiles for different topics or activities, for example Work or Private. This way you keep your history, extensions, tab groups, cookies and favorites separated per profile.
Improved private mode in Safari
Private windows will now be locked when not in use, and known trackers will be blocked when loading a page. In private windows, tracking is no longer possible via an addition to the URL.
Communications security
Additional security is possible for videos and photos with sensitive content. This works in Messages, but also for images that you send and receive in the photo picker and in third-party apps.
These are just a few examples of features you can use after the macOS Sonoma release. Do you want to stay informed of all the news about the new operating system? Then sign up for our newsletter!