macOS Sonoma has been available since September 26, 2023, after several months of testing. Initially announced during WWDC in June 2023, alongside iOS 17 in particular, it took a little more time than its equivalent for iPhone to arrive in final version.
And like iOS 17, it arrives withlots of new stuff. Unfortunately, as is often the case with a major update like macOS Sonoma, machines can find themselves sidelined. Let's see together the details of these questions in thiscomplete guide special to macOS Sonoma.
Here are the Apple computers that can benefit from the new features of macOS Sonoma:
- iMac from 2019 and newer
- iMac Pro from 2017 and newer
- Mac Pro 2019 and newer
- Mac mini from 2018 and newer
- MacBook Air from 2018 and newer
- MacBook Pro from 2018 and newer
- Mac Studio 2022 and newer
- All new machines introduced in 2023 and beyond
For more explanation on the subject of macOS Sonoma compatibility, seeour dedicated article.
Findhere all our macOS Sonoma articles.
What’s new for macOS Sonoma?
You can find all the new features of macOS Sonoma in a PDF provided by the Californian firmavailable here. This one is in English, but it has the advantage of being exhaustive. There are over 120 new features described. Here are some of the most notable ones:
- Apple Notes :like on iOS 17, notes in the Apple Notes app can be linked together
- Safari Profiles:Like Google Chrome, Safari includes a function allowing you to keep cookies, browsing history, tab groups and favorites separate in several profiles.
- Widgets :widgets arrive on the desktop
- Web apps :Like what you can do on iOS, it is now possible to transform any website into a macOS application that supports notifications
- Game mode:prioritizes games. These therefore have priority over the GPU and CPU resources of the machine
Many other new features are also shared by iOS 17. This is the case for the majority of those relating to Apple applications. So don't hesitate to take a look atour list of new iOS 17 features.
How to update to macOS Sonoma
If you want to install macOS Sonoma after you have ensured that your Mac is compatible, follow the steps indicated below:
- Go to the “” menu on your Mac
- Continue to “System Settings…”
- SectionGeneral > Software Update
- Click “Update” next to macOS Sonoma
Please note, before starting the procedure, however, we advise you to make a Time Machine backup of your Mac, and/or clone your hard drive, using a third-party app such asGet Backup.
Who among you has already updated your Mac to macOS Sonoma? What do you think of the new features?
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