Despite the coronavirus pandemic causing the
world’s biggest tech events to be canceled,
Apple powered through with a virtual
alternative, with Craig Federighi taking to the
stage to lift the lid on an all-new macOS. To the
surprise of developers and consumers, this year’s
release is one of the biggest in macOS history,
introducing an all-new look, a bunch of new
features, and, of course, signaling the start of a
new era for Macs with custom Apple chips.
STUNNING NEW DESIGN
Though Apple has had some subtle design
tweaks to its operating systems over the years,
macOS Big Sur represents the first major
redesign since Mac OS X. With a design language
that’s modern yet familiar, Apple has placed
greater emphasis on your content, with all-new
translucent toolbars and sidebars, keeping the
focus on productivity and entertainment. The
new toolbars now blend into the window, and
separated buttons have been removed to offer
a more cohesive, streamlined experience that
brings macOS in line with iOS and iPadOS.