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Along with Monday's batch of operating system updates, Apple issued a new version of its Safari web browser for past Mac software releases macOS Catalina and macOS Mojave.

  • Question: Q: Don't know if upgrading to Catalina is a good idea. I have an iMac with Mojave OS A number of months ago I tried to upgrade to Catalina. As a result the computer crashed.
  • Question: Q: Upgrade to MacOS Catalina 10.15? I have a IMAC27 Late 2013 with version High Sierra 10.13.6. I am in Canada but can't find the file.dmg to install Catalina version 10.15 (if it's possible in my case to upgrade from High Sierra to Catalina without installing Mojave)?
  • One of my production Mac is still on Mojave. I want to update to Catalina and not Big Sur (waiting for dust to settle down). Automatic update from system preferences only proposes Big Sur as well as some patch updates for MacOS 10.14.6.

Apple is currently pushing out the latest Safari iteration to users of macOS Catalina and macOS Mojave, though the company failed to detail the update's contents in accompanying release notes.

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MacOS Catalina 10.15.5 introduces battery health management in the Energy Saver settings for notebooks, an option to control automatic prominence of video tiles on Group FaceTime calls, and controls to fine-tune the built-in calibration of your Pro Display XDR. The update also improves the stability, reliability, and security of your Mac.

Safari 14.1.2 is listed on an Apple security update support document, however, suggesting the new version contains important bug fixes and security enhancements that typically accompany operating system point releases.

Apple on Monday issued iOS 14.7, tvOS 14.7 and watchOS 7.6 to the public on Monday following weeks of beta testing.

Along with new features, like MagSafe Battery Pack support and Apple Card Family upgrades on iOS, the latest round of updates include a number of bug fixes and security patches. Apple has yet to publish details on the security enhancements, but is expected to do so later today.

All new operating system versions are currently being pushed through Apple's software update delivery system, while Safari 14.1.2 can be downloaded by navigating to Software Update in System Preferences.

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macOS Big Sur elevates the most advanced desktop operating system in the world to a new level of power and beauty. Experience Mac to the fullest with a refined new design. Enjoy the biggest Safari update ever. Discover new features for Maps and Messages. And get even more transparency around your privacy.

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macOS Big Sur is compatible with the following computers. If your Mac isn't compatible, you might be able to install an old version of macOS instead.

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MacBook introduced in 2015 or later
MacBook Air introduced in 2013 or later
MacBook Pro introduced in late 2013 or later
Mac mini introduced in 2014 or later
iMac introduced in 2014 or later
iMac Pro
Mac Pro introduced in 2013 or later
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If upgrading from macOS Sierra or later, your Mac needs 35.5GB of available storage to upgrade. If upgrading from an earlier release, your Mac needs up to 44.5GB of available storage. To upgrade from OS X Mountain Lion, first upgrade to OS X El Capitan, then upgrade to macOS Big Sur.

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If you're using macOS Mojave or later, get macOS Big Sur via Software Update: Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Software Update.

Or use this link to open the macOS Big Sur page on the App Store: Get macOS Big Sur. Then click the Get button or iCloud download icon.

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After downloading, the installer opens automatically. Click Continue and follow the onscreen instructions.

Please allow installation to complete without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its lid. During installation, it might restart and show a progress bar or blank screen several times. You might find it easiest to begin installation in the evening so that it can complete overnight, if needed.

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After installing macOS Big Sur, you will be notified when updates to macOS Big Sur are available. To check for updates, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Software Update.