Apple today pushed macOS 12 Monterey developer preview/public beta 5 update (build number: (21A5304g) to Mac computer users. This update is 2 weeks after the last release. Apple today released the Beta 5 beta version of macOS 12 Monterey, which is the latest version of the macOS operating system. This time it is launched for developers and public testers.
Registered developers can download the beta version through the Apple Developer Center. Once the appropriate configuration files are installed, the beta version can be obtained through the software update mechanism in the system preferences. Testers of the public beta version can install the appropriate configuration files from Apple’s public testing website.
As with all new beta versions, Apple recommends not to install new macOS updates on major devices, as it is an early release software and may have bugs. macOS 12 Monterey introduces a universal control function, which allows a mouse, trackpad and keyboard to be used on multiple Mac or iPad devices, in addition to the new AirPlay to Mac function.
In the previous macOS 12 Monterey Beta 4, Apple stated in the release notes that the universal control had been enabled, but was quickly removed. Universal control has not been enabled in macOS 12 Monterey Beta 5.
The Safari browser has redesigned a new tab bar (from the third beta version, there are two different design switching) and supports tab groups, FaceTime has obtained spatial audio, portrait mode on M1 Mac, and used to eliminate background noise Voice isolation. There is also a new SharePlay FaceTime feature that allows Apple users to watch TV, listen to music, and share their screens with each other.
Shared With You is a standalone function that can track music, links, podcasts, news, and photos that people send in messages and highlight them in related applications. Notes have a new quick note function for jot down ideas, and through mentions and activity views, collaboration is easier.
The Shortcut app in iOS is now available on the Mac, and Focus helps people keep working by eliminating background distractions. The updated map application has a series of new features. Through live text, Mac can now detect text in photos or provide details of animals, art, landmarks, plants, etc. in images.
Mail privacy protection can hide IP and prevent tracking, and iCloud private forwarding can protect Safari browser.
