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- Apple has confirmed that the next major release of macOS, Big Sur, will identify itself as both version 10.16 and 11.0 according to context. This should put the minds of many at rest, and ease any pressure on updating apps and scripts. For apps built with Xcode, the version returned depends on which version of its SDK they were built with.
- The new macOS Big Sur was unexpectedly shown in Apple's keynote as being version 11.0, but the version developers are getting is still being called 10.16. It's only a version number, but it's a.
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Apple has confirmed that the next major release of macOS, Big Sur, will identify itself as both version 10.16 and 11.0 according to context. This should put the minds of many at rest, and ease any pressure on updating apps and scripts.
For apps built with Xcode, the version returned depends on which version of its SDK they were built with. SDK 10.15 and earlier will consistently respond that Big Sur is major version 10 and minor version 16. This ensures that all existing apps should see Big Sur as simply an incremented minor version, as we had expected before WWDC this year.
Build an app with a new release of Xcode which features the macOS 11 SDK, and the major version will be 11 and the minor version 0. For those porting their apps now to Xcode beta-releases, that is again a consistent target to work to.
There will be no difference between Intel and Apple Silicon systems in this respect: the determinant is the SDK, not the target hardware.
Shell and other scripts don’t have the benefit of an SDK to take care of such matters for them. If the calling environment sets the variable SYSTEM_VERSION_COMPAT=1 then Big Sur will return 10.16 as its version number; with that absent or set to 0, the version returned will be 11.0. This should ensure that those who need compatibility with the previous version numbering can obtain it.
Thanks to @jeremyhu via @rosyna for confirming this (these tweets are shown oldest at the bottom):
© Provided by CNNWe're just three days away from WWDC 2020, Apple's annual worldwide developers conference. And while the conference is fully virtual all five days this year, we expect a ton of news in the realm of software, hardware and services.
macOS Catalina brought many improvements to the Mac in 2019, but we can always hope for more. Come June 22, Apple will likely raise the curtain on macOS 10.16, which should answer many questions. But in the meantime, as we did for iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, it's time for what we hope to see in 10.16.
Mac Catalyst improvements
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In 2019, Apple announced Project Catalyst, an initiative that makes it possible for developers to bring their iPad applications to the Mac with little effort. Apple released a handful of Catalyst apps in the form of Music, Podcasts, Stocks and Apple TV. The Catalyst Music app is the reason we no longer have iTunes on the Mac.
The promise of high-quality Catalyst apps that are indistinguishable from their iPad counterparts hasn't come to fruition, with Twitter's Mac app being the shining example. The app is slow, buggy and, at times, simply doesn't work.
Catalyst shows plenty of potential and, hopefully, Apple has figured out a way to streamline the development process that brings an overall improvement to the project.
An iMessage experience that matches the iPhone
What better way to show off Mac Catalyst improvements than to release a Catalyst version of the Messages app? As we see it, the update would bring iMessage effects, sticker packs, reactions, apps and the rest of the iMessage features we all know, love and use on a daily basis.
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We desperately look forward to sending or viewing an exciting message that includes fireworks shooting across our iMac screen, but it feels like the only way that's going to happen is with a Catalyst version of Messages. Make it happen, Apple.
Bring Shortcuts to the Mac
Apple's Shortcuts app for the iPad and iPhone is a powerful tool that automates routine — and some obscure — processes with just a few taps. For example, we can download a video from a tweet or automatically begin playing our dinner playlist on a nearby Sonos with just a tap.
The Mac has had Automator, but it's not as user friendly as Shortcuts, nor does it have the same type of dedicated user base.
We would love to bring our iPhone shortcuts to the Mac and run them with a quick keyboard shortcut or a few clicks of the mouse.
Revamp Mail
Mail has been a staple of macOS (and even OS X) for many years, but chances are you've felt limitations. It's been updated here and there, but they mainly focused on small user interface tweaks and speed ramp-ups behind the scenes.
Similar to the treatments that Messages is rumored to receive this year, we'd like to see a full revamp that would make it easier to use and customize, while also making it feel like a part of macOS.
Expand autofill for messages
Make no mistake about it, we love that the Mac can autofill SMS text codes and other forms of verifications. It saves you a few steps: waiting for the message, copying the code and pasting in it.
It's still limited to Safari, but what if Apple opened this up system-wide? You could have autofill in the browser of your choosing (Google Chrome for many) and even in third-party apps or settings when you need to verify.
As with any macOS update we expect it to certainly hit the newer laptops and desktops: 2020 MacBook Air, 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro, 16-inch MacBook Pro, iMac Pro, Mac Pro and Mac mini. Some older laptops, of course, may not end up getting the update, but we'll break it down for you after June 22.
The other big question is if Apple announces the transition to ARM from Intel. Essentially no longer opting for Intel processors in its Mac laptops and desktops. It would take a while to implement and wouldn't change our recommendation of the current lineup of devices. Either way, we will be here to explain what it means for you. For now, at the minimum, expect a refreshed take on the Mac courtesy of macOS 10.16.
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