macOS 11.3 is available: what's new and how to install it?

AfteriOS 14.5, it's the turn of the Mac OS to become a general public version. Apple has recently offered the new version for download for all users.macOS Big Sur 11.3.

In addition to a major patch closing a security flaw that allowed a hacker to access user information simply by opening a document, many new features and other additions are available. Here are the major points to remember:

  • Safari :ofnew customization optionsallow you to rearrange the different sections of the start page in particular, in addition to supporting improvements that may be proposed by third-party developers in the future
  • iOS and iPadOS apps:new control panel for iOS applications launched on Mac allowing you to choose the desired controls and the size of the app screen

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  • Third-party controllers:support for Sony PlayStation 5 DualSense and Microsoft Xbox Series X/S controllers to play on macOS
  • Reminders:new options for displaying reminders and new drag-and-drop capabilities
  • Apple Music :new shortcut to personalized content and the arrival of the autoplay function, thanks to which music playback continues with intelligently suggested titles after reaching the end of an album or playlist
  • Apple News :new tab including personalized content for Apple News+ subscribers and new navigation tab
  • System :Added warranty information and a shortcut for initiating a repair procedure to the “About This Mac” section

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  • HomePod :possibility of using a pair of HomePod speakers in the settings as stereo listening output
  • Podcast :new favorites function in the Podcast app on iOS and macOS allowing you to save episodes individually
  • Calendar: new reminder options for calendar event notifications
  • Siri :new voice settings for the voice assistant, including the disappearance of the “Sex” and “Accent” settings as on iOS.See details on this here
  • Emojis :new batch of217 new faces

See in video and in English all the illustrated changes of macOS Big Sur 11.3:

Nothing too complex, just go toSystem Preferences > Software Updatebefore clicking “Upgrade Now”.

Who updated their Mac to macOS 11.3? Does everything work once the update is complete?

Also don't missthe list of changes brought by iOS 14.5, as well as the following articles:

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