As we expected after the keynote that we saw last Tuesday, Apple has just released all its new versions of the operating systems of all its devices. This includes macOS BigSur 11.3 y TvOS 14.5.
The truth is that no surprises, since after the numerous test betas released to developers in recent weeks, we have already been able to see the news they include. Now, finally, available to all users.
Apple just released macOS Big Sur 11.3, an update to the Mac operating system. The update includes improved support for the new AirTags, for the applications for iPhone and iPad in the Apple Silicon, new features of Safari and more minor news.
Improves the use of iOS and iPadOS applications on Apple Silicon
If you have a new Mac Apple Silicon, the ones with the M1 processor, and you have been running applications for iPhone and iPad, this is an update that you will want to install. This new Big Sur has new settings Touch alternatives so you can set keyboard commands instead of the touch input that you would normally perform on an iPhone or iPad. To enable Touch Alternatives, click on the application name in the menu bar and select Preferences.
For anyone playing an iPhone game on a Mac M1, the update has a new driver emulation that maps the game controller functions to a Mac's keyboard and mouse. An iPad application can also be launched with one more window. large, and the Mac M1s now have hibernate support.
What's new for all Macs
Compatibility with the controllers of the new nextGen consoles from Sony and Microsoft ..
The macOS Big Sur 11.3 update has several new features for all Macs, whether they are with Intel or M1 chips.
- AirTags: The "Search" application now works with Apple's new tracker device.
- More compatibility with console controls- Support for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X / S controllers in macOS games.
- HomePod- You can set a pair of HomePods as the default sound output option and the two HomePods appear as a single set of stereo speakers for your Mac.
- Music- An autoplay option that continues to play music after a playlist is made, a new library shortcut "Made For You" and "Listen Now" now covers live events.
- News- A dedicated "For You" section in the Apple News + tab, new Browse tab.
- Optimized loading Battery: Apple adjusted this feature so that your macBook's battery is fully charged.
- Reminders- Better sorting tools, the ability to drag and drop a reminder to a different list, and support for printing lists.
- Safari: Home page customization, Video WebM support.
- Support: A new Support tab in About This Mac provides information about your AppleCare + policy, and a Get Support button to start a support session.
TvOS 14.5 has also been released for the Apple TV
tvOS 14.5 brings support for the latest controls PlayStation y Xbox new generation. It also brings support for a new color balancing feature on your TV.
Through an innovative process of color balance, Apple TV works with the iPhone and its advanced sensors to improve the picture quality of a television. Apple TV uses the light sensor in the iPhone to compare the color balance to the industry standard specifications used by cinematographers around the world. Using this data, Apple TV automatically adapts its video output to deliver much more accurate colors and improved contrast, without you having to adjust your TV settings.
