It has finally taken some time for macOS Monterey to get an official update. This version is a macOS version that's probably the best for Macs with Apple Silicon chips. It has numerous new and appealing features to improve the platform macOS's experience.

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1. How is macOS 12 Monterey?

The process of downloading macOS Big Sur was a significant change for me, both pragmatically and visually. It was the most considerable macOS overhaul that we'd ever seen. It also represented a fresh direction for the whole ecosystem; macOS looked and felt like iOS.

On the other hand, the download of macOS Monterey hasn't impacted my life to the extent that it has. I downloaded the initial beta during the summer. I did not realize I was using it for a couple of days and then tried to download it the next week. It's similar to Big Sur, with some modifications in the corners. Most of them appear to be catch-up efforts giving Monterey the features iOS (or rivals) did not have. I like some of these features, but they also feature that you'll need to find and configure. We're still waiting for sure of the more inventive areas that comprise Monterey that Apple revealed earlier this year to be available.

So my conclusion regarding the operating system I'm using is "Sure." It's a stable version that I've been using consistently for the past few months. There's nothing that's broken. If you're the kind of person that prefers to be very cautious and wait for a couple of days prior to making an adjustment, you're being a complete fool. This is the norm in the case of releases that follow an overhaul. This is a significant building season for macOS.

2. Facetime

The feature that Apple appears to be the most enthusiastic about is FaceTime. Although I wouldn't go as deep as to say that Apple is creating FaceTime, a Zoom competitor, it's added various features designed to make its service more suitable for group calls. One of the most important features to me is that you can now make links to FaceTime calls (as you could make with Skype calls) and distribute them to participants before the time. The links are simple to create using just one button on the app's home screen and certainly less trouble than the Zoom client for macOS.

These links also permit Android or Windows people to be part of these conversations for the first time. Participating in a FaceTime call on your Windows laptop is like joining the Zoom or Google Meet call -- when you click on the link, the ring appears within your browser, you'll be asked to sign in by putting in your name, then rest until the host allows you join. 

Several other excellent options appear within Control Center, including Portrait Mode (which blurs the background behind you), Voice Isolation (which reduces background noise when you're talking) as well as Wide Spectrum (which picks up the background noise, especially if you're taking the virtual guitar lesson, or anything else). Portrait Mode, in particular, is quite adequate; it's easy to turn between on and off and is something I'll keep using.

Facetime on macOS Monterey, Source: Proreviewsapp

The features are also accessible to third-party applications, but who can support the features varies. I could access Portrait Mode in Zoom and Google Meet but couldn't use the microphone controls. I've not been able to locate any apps which support these enhancements, but I've contacted Apple for a list, and I'll update this post if they find anything.

The most intriguing feature to be introduced as a new FaceTime feature, however -and the one that can set it apart against Zoom and other rivals in group calls currently in the beta stage. It's SharePlay. SharePlay is a service similar to Telepathy, Scener, and Watch Together. It lets users on FaceTime call view and listen to live streaming media in a group by syncing all of the playback and video controls. (So we're watching Foundation independently on our individual Apple accounts. However, the moment I choose to pause or reverse, your video will remain or rewind too.)

SharePlay Unfortunately, SharePlay isn't quite ready. First, Apple's list of the services that the feature can support isn't easy to find. I had to request Apple to provide me with this App store preview page. The supported services are pretty limited, and it does not include non-Apple significant players such as Hulu, HBO, Netflix, or Spotify at the moment -- these are the services that most people are sure to use. Also, it doesn't include Apple's Podcast application yet. (It does have Tiktok, and it's hilarious.) Hulu, Spotify, and HBO Max are expected to start using SharePlay at some time; however, Apple hasn't provided me with any timeframe for the support of Podcasts.

The Beta version of SharePlay is a pleasant experience if it's functioning. I played a couple of Apple Music tracks on a group chat, and I believe SharePlay performed about 50 percent all the time. It was an excellent experience for all parties, and they were able to pause and skip between songs without issues. However, if I switched songs and my callers listened to the new song, they were often unable to hear the music I tried to share and ended up stuck in loading screens (while it was playing from my side), which meant I had to close and restart the Music application to make sure we were connected to the correct song. Overall, I'm hoping that Apple will refine SharePlay before its final launch -- it appears to be a test feature.

3. Safari

The most current version of Safari isn't just limited to Monterey. You can download it for Big Sur, too. However, Apple tends to update Safari while it is updating macOS. The latest version of Safari revamps the appearance of tabs, at least, it attempted to. In the initial Monterey Betas, Apple integrated Safari's tab bar and URL bar into one row. Many users were unhappy with this because the franken-bar was cramped, and it was simple to close tabs rather than choosing them. So Apple has returned the original separate bars in the stable release. The tab bar with the combined charges is an option for those who would like it. You can change it in your preferences. I recommend you to test both layouts, especially if you're a Safari user. I like the additional web space that the trim tab layout offers, but it's a bit heavy when many tabs are open.

How to use Safari on macOS Monterey, Source: Proreviewsapp

Apple's made some additional changes to tabs. They're a little more round now, and you can hover over them to see their complete URL and page title. Safari also has "tab groups" (another feature Chrome has been using for some time). If there are three tabs open and you want to close them all, click the tiny icon on the left corner to convert them into tab groups. If you go to the sidebar to the left side of your Safari browser, you'll find it listed under the "Tab Groups" heading; you can click to open the three tabs. On the right side, you can browse your bookmarks as well as the reading lists. This is, finally, an area in which I feel Safari is now one leap above Chrome. I've always discovered tab groups within Chrome to be a bit difficult to navigate and have never tried tab groups, but they're so easy with Safari that I've added them to my daily routine.

Tab groups are also synchronized across devices (as do bookmarks, extensions, and more. ); however, I had to look deep into Settings on all of my Apple devices and grant iCloud permission to sync those items before it could work. There are also new security options, like Intelligent Tracking Prevention, which blocks "known trackers" from viewing your IP address. It also includes HTTPS Upgrade to automatically switch websites from HTTP to HTTPS when it's possible.

Then there's Quick Note. Quick Note claims to provide an easy method to take notes on the article you're reading. You can click on the highlighted text to save it to Notes that will appear when you visit that page. I was thrilled when I experimented with it at the beginning of betas. However, I couldn't quite get the knack for them and haven't yet been able to use them. It might be more beneficial for students who are often required to keep notes of long books; however, I've had difficulty finding an application for myself.

The latest Safari overall was very stable and fast. The system didn't keep randomly crashing or stopping. The new sidebar, and the ease with that you can use Tab Groups, has seriously inspired me to switch to Safari. It's pretty beneficial to keep tab groups, bookmarks, and my reading list all in one spot. If all of the Chrome extensions that I'm currently using are available, I'll likely take the initiative to do so.

4. Odds and Ends

A variety of other apps have received upgrades from time to time. There's an updated tab named "Shared With You" in Photos, News, Safari, Apple TV, and Apple Podcasts and shows the media you've received recently through messages. It's a feature that could be beneficial, but it didn't work for me. Nothing appeared within the Shared With You tabs unless I had it pinged. Apple is trying to determine the issue, but they tell me that it's not a problem they've encountered previously.

If you send someone multiple pictures, you can now display them as a collage, or a stack, based on how many you've shipped. Sure. It's cute. The app also shows an updated button on the images you get that you can click to save the photos on your device instantly. Again, sure. It's a bit easier now to keep pictures (though it wasn't that difficult before that).

Now you can tag your notes as well, which is so simple. I'm not surprised that it has taken Apple that long introduce it. Type a hashtag and then a word within the Note, and it will show up in the form of a tag under "Tag Browser" on the left sidebar. Useful! I'll use these.

Additionally, Apple seems to be trying to make Notes in a similar way similar to Google Docs. Many new features ease the process of working together on Notes within iCloud. You can now type @ to draw the attention of a friend within the Note, and you can view the latest updates to notes shared in the new Activity View. I'm not confident regarding -- I currently utilize Docs for this purpose. Notes are moving towards, but the latter is far more robust and broadly accessible to users outside the Apple ecosystem.

Maps have finally been updated to what Apple claims is its most significant update to date. One of the most important things you'll notice is that zooming out will reveal a fun interactive globe floating in space. You can drag and click to rotate it, and you'll find little information about mountains, rainforests, and others. If I refer to it as cute, I'm talking about cute. It's a bit cartoonish and isn't like Google Earth. However, it's fun to play around, and I've had a blast dropping pins at random locations.

Practically cities' layouts have become more efficient. Zoom in to San Francisco, and you'll be able to see icons of those the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Fisherman's Wharf, Oracle Park, and many more. When you click on these icons, tiny cards appear with everything you'll require about the places you want to visit, such as hours, accessibility information address, phone numbers as well as other information. Due to these cards, I've started using Maps for planning trips instead of Google Maps. I like the card's layout rather than having the information show up in the sidebar, as it appears on Google. It occupies less screen space and doesn't shift everything other than the map when you start it.

5. Do you need to upgrade?

With the exception that waiting for a couple of weeks before downloading these files is the best option. Apple seems to have eliminated most bugs that I encountered in the early betas. It's also released a patch that will fix specific upgrade issues for older Macs. It's essential to keep in mind that two of the most anticipated features of the operating system -SharePlay and Universal Control SharePlay and Universal Control The latter isn't yet ready. Others preoccupied with bugs might wish to look through the new features to determine what they will bring to their lives. There might be some, but they may not be.

These features are for me. The parts I'm interested in are Portrait Mode, Safari Tab Groups Shortcuts, Notes tags, Shortcuts, and the brand new maps cards. These features haven't altered the way I look at or use macOS. However, they're helpful features that not all competitors offer.

Upgrade to macOS Monterey, Source: Proreviewsapp

As I'll be aware, these are all other features available in iOS. As I wrote about macOS Big Sur, I noticed that many of the port-overs to iOS were not as helpful on laptops that don't have touchscreens as they would be on mobile. macOS Monterey is a more incremental leap ahead and is expected following a major overhaul. However, I believe Apple did an excellent job identifying the types of iOS features that are appropriate to include on Macs. Mac.

However, macOS Monterey isn't finished (despite the lengthy beta phase). I believe there are many users who decide to upgrade but will see nothing to change about the macOS experience. It could be that up to the point that SharePlay or Universal Control is ready to make its debut.

6. Conclusion

Overall, by launching macOS Monterey, Apple gives its users a decent appearance in giving more attention than ever before. Apple has always been a dream for its users: sync with iDevices. In terms of valuable features are concerned, everything is working fine. Still, some aspects have plenty of potentials yet aren't yet evaluated by using the experience. If you'd like to test to experience synchronization using the minor elements, swiftly update up to macOS Monterey now.

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