During theWorldwide Developer Conferencewhere the Apple Silicon processors were revealed, we were also able to discover live the new features of the next version of macOS: Big Sur. This comes with a revisited design, both visual and audio,all changes of which can be found in our dedicated list. The only downside: unfortunately not all Macs can install this version, whether it is the beta or the final version. Indeed, a limited selection of machines is compatible, for less than ten years of support.See here to find out the fate of your Mac.
Developer Beta Release Date
The release date of the private beta version of macOS Big Sur corresponds to the same day of the WWDC 2020 Special Event:June 22. But since this period it has only been accessible to application creators and publishers with a developer account, who are the only ones who can download the configuration profile giving access to the beta version on their Mac computer. This release date therefore does not correspond at all to traditional users, who might encounter serious technical problems.
Moreover, even the final versions of macOS (like Catalina, which abandons 32-bit applications) are known to be affected by numerous serial bugs. One more reason for theBig Sur release datededicated to technical teams is different from the public release date, with a few weeks of difference allowing for example to correct as many critical or confidentiality-related flaws as possible.
macOS 11 for the general public
For the general public,macOS 11 Betawill be released during the month ofJulyfollowing the keynote of his announcement. It was Tim Cook himself, the president of Apple, who made this clear at the end of the event. But the precautions to take will be similar: not to install on a Mac used daily, and only with knowledge of the facts because early release date means risk of bugs, even for the most informed.
If, however, you prefer caution, then you will have to wait… Theautumn. Indeed, it is this release date which was favored for the final and stable version of macOS Big Sur. This, on the other hand, can indeed be installed on all compatible machines, and therefore in all individuals.
Summary: which version for whom?
- the first release date of the macOS 11 (Big Sur) beta is June 22, 2020 but only those who have an accountdeveloperon the App Store can register
- the second release date of macOS 11 (Big Sur) in beta version will be announced during the month of July 2020 and will concern allinformed users(risk of bugs)
- the latest release date of macOS Big Sur concerns itsversion finale: this will be available to everyone in fall 2020, probably the same day as the iPhone 12
How to install macOS 11 (Big Sur) after its release date?
If you want to download macOS 11 (Big Sur) after its release date for developers, then it is best to contact someone who has the necessary permissions to obtain the file.mobileconfigof the beta version to send to your iPhone and then install manually.
As for theBeta versionfor the general public, the link to download it will be communicated to all those who have become members of Apple's beta software program.Click here to enjoy it. Again, the page will only be updated after the July release date.
Finally, the update to macOS 11 in final version will be transmitted via OTA to all iPhones on the release date this fall: it's automatic and everything happens from the Settings app.
