Apple's latest operating system, known as MacOS Catalina or macOS 10.15, brings various new features to Mac, as well as other changes that should mean a major change from third-party applications to Mac from iOS.
There are improvements to existing apps, some "new" apps, other functions that focus on privacy and security, and the possibility of using the iPad as a second screen (if you have a Mac and iPad) compatible.
All of the aforementioned sounds good, but before making the change it's easy to know that all of this has enough reason to switch from Mojave to Catalina. In addition, we can not ignore that in Catalina 32-bit apps are no longer compatible.
For all of these potential doubts, we decided to focus on writing comparisons between the two systems that work in response to the following: Is Catalina or Mojave better?
How do Move and Catalina compare?
Mojave was a major change in the appearance of the Mac, or rather the choice of the second version of the black Mac version. Mojave black mode minimized the color on each display item, throughout the program.
It was a favorite among those working in the dark areas, and designers who wanted the menus to finish in the background while working on the images.
In Catalina there is no new development in black mode, at least we don't know yet, but there are some new and exciting features related to accessibility: it will be able to choose between a new selection of filter images that will make the screen easier to read
Another big change that came to Mojave was the Desktop Stacks, which helped clean up our regular dirty desks. Because of this, instead of having 100 screens stored in Desktop, all screenshots will be merged into a stack (folder type).
If you want to get the screenshot you just made, click on the screen stack. The same applies to photos, PDFs and other file types you throw in & # 39; Desktop & # 39;
Since most of us archive everything on the desktop – especially since you can sync your desktop with iCloud (a feature that came with Sierra) – this helps us organize everything better.
There isn't really a similar feature related to the desktop organization in Catalina, but there are some equally impressive features that can change the way you work.
The new feature will allow you to expand your desktop to the second screen, which is nothing new, new is the fact that the second screen may be your iPad.
If you have your iPad (and if you don't, we believe this activity might be a good reason for it.) buy one) You can point your Mac screen to an iPad screen, or use the iPad screen as a secondary screen, thus expanding your workspace.
You can also use the iPad and Apple Pencil in the same way as you would tablet graphic This is very new.
To use the iPad as a secondary screen, simply connect it to your Mac, or connect it wirelessly via Bluetooth (10 feet wide). You must be signed in to the same iCloud account on both devices.
One of the best things about this capability – Apple being referred to as the Sidecar – is that it means you can take advantage of the iPad touchscreen while using macOS. One way to use it is to tag an image or PDF.
This might be the closest thing to a Mac with a touch screen (unless it convinced Apple that it should be one thing).
While Sidcar means that you can run macOS on your iPad, as long as you're less than 10 feet away from your iPad, it doesn't mean you can use iOS on your Mac, because it doesn't work on the other side.
You might want to read our comparison between macOS Mojave and macOS High Sierra.
Applications in Catalina vs Mojave
Project Catalyst is Apple's plan for iOS developers to start shipping their programs to Mac. So far, time and money has been invested in building two different applications, one for iOS and one for Mac, meaning that developers are focusing on the most profitable and most popular iOS.
Some developers initially built two separate programs and then completed the Mac program due to the work involved.
Apple introduced an easy way for developers to install their applications on a Mac. This should mean that when macOS Catalina arrives, a large number of third party applications will come with it.
So, while not necessarily a feature of Catalina, the advent of the new operating system paves the way for many Mac applications.
The Catalyst Project had a kind of adaptation in the Mojave, though at that time it was known as Marzipan. Apple used it to showcase some of its iOS apps on the Mac, so we saw that News, Actions, Home and some other iOS apps have arrived on the Mac in 2018.
Those changes have worked well, so we're pretty confident that new plans will come to Catalina.
Speaking of apps, as usual Apple will upgrade some existing apps, and add some new ones to Mac.
There are three "new" applications for entertainment on Mac. We say "new", but they'll get used to us via iOS: & # 39; Music & # 39 ;, & # 39; TV & # 39; and & # 39; Podcasts & # 39; These three applications are replacing the old and unconditional macOS: iTunes.
Correct: Catalina iTunes will no longer exist. But fear not, all your music will be transferred to the & # 39; Music & # 39; where you will enjoy a dirty life. ITunes was very swollen, it was just doing too much.
Apple made fun of the WWDC's opening talk about how they could add all kinds of stuff to iTunes, but luckily they decided it was enough and they reviewed everything.
Your music library and (if you subscribe) Apple Music will be available with an easy-to-use interface in the Music app, and syncing your iPhone or iPad with your Mac will now be done with Find.
The & # 39; TV & # 39; s app will be home to all the movies and programs you keep on your Mac, as well as a place you can access any service that will have their Apple channels and Apple TV + content available later this year . (Learn all about the service of to broadcast Apple here).
There is much more to improve on existing applications in Catalina. Obviously all of this is based on the apps available in Mojave. The app that gets the best Mac-centric update is & # 39; Get My & # 39;
Find My iPhone is a useful device which means you can find an iPhone that is lost or stolen (and clean it up so there is no risk that your data ends up in the wrong hands).
It can be used in the same way to find smartwatches Apple, iPads and Macs are lost. Get my iPhone has been around for years, but discover some new and useful Mac features in Catalina.
The most obvious change is that Catalina & # 39; Find My & # 39; you will lose the name of the iPhone, but more importantly, it will be able to track lost or stolen Mac or sleep again when you are offline.
My Discovery Service will download your Mac using Bluetooth beads, nearby Macs will be able to find your Mac via Bluetooth, and will be able to connect to the area again.
This is great when you leave your Mac in the office, but also when a new feature is hijacked: a performance lock. This will mean that the thief won't even be able to boot your Mac – only you can work with your Mac with your password. The feature will only be available on a Mac with a T2 chip (hence MacBook Pro (2018/2019), Mac Pro, Mac mini (2018) and MacBook Air (2018)).
There are many other programs that are finding improvements in Catalina. It will probably be a matter of personal choice that you choose for the latest version of the app.
Sometimes change doesn't work, sometimes change gets better. Until we use these apps, we'll wait to see if the development is good or not.
& # 39; Photos & # 39; improve the display to better showcase your photos, & # 39; Mail & # 39; s going to find a function that helps with canceling subscriptions and banning users, & # 39; Notes & # 39; s getting gallery views and character recognition to search for words from the documents you want to scan.
Safari will also get an update, but Safari updates are often found in previous versions of the app.
Consistency
The requirements of the MacOS 10.15 Catalina program are very similar to the Mojave, except for couples. Mojave has supported Mac Pro models from mid-2010 or mid-2012 with a metallic processor, which, unfortunately, Catalina does not support the old Mach Pros.
Catalina is compatible with the following Macs:
- MacBook models from early 2015 or later
- MacBook Air models from mid-2012
- MacBook Pro models from mid-2012 or later
- Mac mini models came out in late 2012 or later
- IMac models from late 2012 or later
- iMac Pro (all models)
- Mac Pro models from late 2013
Another issue in terms of compatibility may be your third-party applications, especially when they are quite old. This is because Catalina does not support 32 programs, so if you are using a 32-application system you will need to update or use Catalina at a different volume on your Mac and Mojave on another.
The decision
Catalina will bring new shiny features to the Mac, but is it worth updating on Mojave? It is possible that the Catalyst Project means that third-party iOS applications for Mac will run on Mojave or earlier versions of macOS, in which case it would not be a reason to upgrade.
This is another key feature, being able to use the iPad as a second screen is possible before Thanksgiving software from third parties, but Apple's use seems to be very good and very easy to use. We even believe it will help Apple sell fewer iPads.
My Discovery & # 39; s great for Mac users, as are other improvements to existing Mac applications in Catalina. If you need 32-bit systems you probably won't want to update, but if you live in the 21st century there's no reason not to consider an update when Catalina arrives later this year, it will be free after all.
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