When it came to software enhancements and
breakthrough features, this year’s WWDC was a
little more understated than previous iterations,
but after a year of coronavirus restrictions, it’s
understandable that Apple would focus on
reining its existing ofering than try to reinvent
the wheel. Although iOS and iPadOS were the
stars of the show at this year’s event, macOS was
given some love, too. This year’s release - given
the moniker Monterey - is packed with features
designed to help users connect, work even
smarter, and stay focused.
Speaking at the virtual conference, Craig
Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of
Software Engineering, said: “macOS Monterey
is packed with features that help Mac users get
more done, connect with friends and family in
amazing new ways, and work across Mac and
iPad more seamlessly than ever before. We
think customers are going to love browsing the
web with Safari’s tab design, enjoying shared
experiences with SharePlay in FaceTime, and
using their Mac and devices together in new
ways with Universal Control and AirPlay.”
PUTTING PRODUCTIVITY FIRST
The past year of remote working and
government-imposed restrictions have
meant that our MacBooks and Mac minis
are more important than ever before. Apple
started this year’s macOS update by talking
about new features that are designed to
help “users get more done, stay focused, and
collaborate.” Perhaps the most notable was
the announcement of a redesigned Safari web
browser for the Mac, with new features that
work across iPadOS and iOS, too. The release