Apple Releases iOS 15.1 and macOS Monterey Officially

After a short time of launching the new MacBook Pro line, early this morning, Apple released iOS 15.1 for iPhone and iPad devices, and also launched the official version of the macOS Monterey operating system (12.0.1). ) after months of testing. macOS Monterey will be pre-installed on the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models.

iOS 15.1

The new version of iOS 15 brings many new features that were previously announced by Apple but disabled in previous versions of iOS 15, including the SharePlay feature that allows users to share Media content with friends. in real time. SharePlay will also add compatibility with more 3rd party apps in the near future.

iOS 15.1 also brings ProRes video recording capabilities to the iPhone 13 Pro series and fixes many outstanding bugs on previous versions. In addition, the Wallet app adds a COVID-19 green card (for supported countries).

A few other features in the new category included in the iOS 15.1 update include: New Actions for the Shortcuts application that allows users to insert text on still images or gif images, play games with Siri, support Mandarin Chinese for the translator app (system-wide), notify if AirPods are forgotten…

To update, iPhone and iPad users can go to Settings > General > Software Update , download and install the new iOS 15.1.

macOS Monterey 12.0.1

The new macOS version 12.0.1 was also released by Apple for Mac M1, M1 Pro/Max and Mac Intel devices. macOS Monterey previously announced by Apple will have many exciting new features, including Universal Control and SharePlay, but it is not available on the official version yet, instead, Apple said it will roll out this feature later.

The new macOS Monterey brings many changes to the FaceTime app, Messages, the new Safari browser, adds Focus mode, AirPlay to Mac, Live Text integration, Shortcuts and enhanced security.

In terms of compatibility, according to the announcement, below is a list of Macs that support updating to the latest macOS Monterey.

‌- iMac‌ – from Late 2015 onward

– iMac‌ Pro – from 2017 onward

– MacBook Air‌ – from Early 2015 onward

– MacBook Pro – from Early 2015 onward

– Mac Pro – from Late 2013 onward

– Mac mini – from Late 2014 onward

– MacBook – from Early 2016 version onwards

To update to the official macOS Monterey, remove the beta configuration (if available) and go to System Preferences > Software Update , download the new version and install it.

Besides iOS 15.1, macOS 12.0.1, Apple also released watchOS 8.1 for Apple Watch, tvOS 15.1 for Apple TV, and HomePod Software 15.1 for HomePod speaker devices.