Apple is releasing macOS Monterey on Oct 25 – here’s how to get it

It’s been four months since Apple announced macOS Monterey, but now we have a release date. That’s October 25, next Monday to be exact. It follows an extended beta period, so most of the bugs should have been squashed by now.

If you’ve got any other Apple devices, you’ll want to upgrade your Mac’s operating system once it’s available to download. Think of Monterey as the next stage of streamlining between all of Apple’s operating systems, bringing multiple features to your Mac that were previously only on iOS.

That includes Shortcuts, AirPlay, and new Focus profiles. The all-new Universal Control feature makes one mouse and keyboard able to control multiple Macs or iPads at the same time, but it won’t be available on October 25.

Neither will SharePlay, which lets FaceTime users share music or watch shows with the person they’re calling. Those will be coming eventually though, so you might not have long to wait.

Here’s how to upgrade once it’s out

Okay, the first thing you need to check is if your Mac is on the compatibility list for macOS Monterey:

Once the upgrade is over, reboot your Mac. Now you’re on macOS Monterey, with all of its new features.

If this is your only computer, you might want to wait a little while before upgrading – every major operating system upgrade can come with bugs or app incompatibilities, which usually get ironed out pretty quickly.

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