![]() (Both the 12.3 public beta and the iOS 15.4 public beta have to be installed on a Mac and iPad respectively.) For some, the new feature isn’t working with external monitors. Universal Control allows a user to turn an iPad into a companion display for a Mac that can be controlled with the same keyboard and mouse. If compatibility snags don’t deter the Windows 11 rollout, there’s a chance macOS will find it difficult to hold on to its market share, and soft releases like Monterey won’t save it.Apple released the developer beta on March 2 it's a notable update because it includes the widely anticipated Universal Control. Windows has nearly closed the gap that pushed many, including me, to macOS, while Apple has struggled to catch up to Microsoft’s utilitarian updates. Over the years, Microsoft has also steadily added a series of clever and practical features to Windows, including an unparalleled window multitasking system, a clipboard manager, a phone companion service, Windows Hello, and more. In addition, Windows 11 tackles the operating system’s long-standing pain points, such as its messy installation process with a revamped Microsoft Store. It transforms Windows into a more approachable and simpler modern platform without compromising on any legacy functions. Its new look is designed to put an end to Windows’ overwhelming interface. That’s even more apparent with the latest Windows 11. Since Windows 10, the software giant has been laser-focused on patching all that has ailed its desktop OS for years. MacOS’s laggard growth appears especially problematic when we look at the updates Microsoft has been rolling out for Windows lately. Apple updates, unfortunately, have done little to fundamentally improve the most important aspects of a computer experience, like multitasking and personalization. Another app is needed for a clipboard manager, to personalize the menu bar, and the list goes on. ![]() And I have to install a utility app to have a tiny calendar on the menu bar. I still have to turn to a third-party multitasking app like Magnet to manage my open apps and get around macOS’ poor built-in window management. Even on last year’s Big Sur rollout, the flagship feature was an iOS-like interface even though Apple has no plans for launching a touchscreen-equipped computer. ![]() ![]() Old problems remainĪpple’s recent updates have surprisingly few practical additions that can make a difference on your desktop experience and, in focusing on improving its services or their products’ continuity capabilities, the iPhone maker has overlooked its desktop OS’s real drawbacks. And that story continues with Monterey, as most of its features could simply have been individual app updates. I’ve been a Mac user for a couple of years now, and none of the updates Apple has released since has helped my workflow in any meaningful way. Universal Control makes it easier to drag and drop across your Mac and iPad and use a single mouse or keyboard to control them. A new privacy tool called iCloud Private Relay encrypts your network traffic, but it requires you to pay at least a dollar a month for the iCloud+ subscription. The macOS Monterey update has a giant pool of other features, but if you don’t subscribe to Apple services, you probably won't find a use for them. There are several more new handy features for a better call experience, including voice isolation, which automatically mutes noises apart from your voice, and a portrait mode that blurs your background. Users can now share their screen or watch movies and TV shows together on apps like Apple TV+ while on a FaceTime call with someone. Monterey’s headlining features, therefore, are exclusive to those who subscribe to Apple’s services or own other Apple products like an iPad.įaceTime dominates Monterey’s list of updates, and Apple added a range of new tools to it so that its video-calling service is better equipped against competitors like Zoom. ![]() Apple has a new goal with its recent updates: ramping up in-house apps to keep people from flocking to alternatives. Yet, despite installing it on day one, it hasn't had any real impact on my daily workflow, and there’s a good reason why. Apple’s latest update for Mac computers, macOS Monterey, has been out in beta for a few weeks. ![]()
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