Apple has just unveiled its latest September event, providing us with a first look at the newest additions to the iPhone family, which include the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Alongside these, they introduced the latest features of the new Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch Series 9. Some surprising news also emerged during the event, with the iPhone 15 Pro Max sporting a $100 price increase.
However, not all of Apple’s plans for this month were disclosed during the event. The company also revealed the release dates for its operating system updates, encompassing iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and watchOS. Most notably, MacOS Sonoma is slated for release on September 26.
What should we anticipate from MacOS Sonoma?
MacOS Sonoma is set to bring a variety of changes to the Mac experience that could make upgrading worthwhile. A prominent addition is the introduction of widgets to the desktop. These widgets enable users to pin small windows to their desktops, displaying information such as weather forecasts, to-do lists, special photo albums, notes, calendars, and world clocks.
What distinguishes these widgets is their compatibility with iOS devices through a feature known as Continuity. This allows for seamless widget transfer between your iPhone and Mac. Additionally, widgets will have the ability to fade into the background when another window is in focus, reducing distractions. For those interested in delving deeper, we have previously provided a comprehensive list of features to look forward to.
It’s important to note that MacOS Sonoma will not be available for the 2017 MacBook Pro, iMac, and 12-inch MacBook. Apple typically phases out support for older hardware with the introduction of new operating system updates, so if you own a 2018 laptop, be prepared for potential loss of support by 2024.