macOS Timeline Quick View

macOS Timeline – Quick View in Bullet Points

• 2001: Mac OS X 10.0
  • First release of Mac OS X, introducing Aqua interface and UNIX-based architecture.
• 2002: Mac OS X 10.1
  • Improved speed, compatibility, and added features like DVD playback and burning.
• 2003: Mac OS X 10.2
  • Introduced Quartz Extreme, FileVault for encryption, and iChat for messaging.
• 2004: Mac OS X 10.3
  • Added Exposé, enhanced Finder, Bluetooth support, and better performance.
• 2005: Mac OS X 10.4
  • Introduced Spotlight search, Dashboard widgets, and Automator.
• 2007: Mac OS X 10.5
  • Featured Time Machine, Spaces, and Boot Camp to run Windows.
• 2009: Mac OS X 10.6
  • Focused on performance with 64-bit support and Grand Central Dispatch.
• 2011: Mac OS X 10.7
  • Lion introduced Mission Control and support for Full-Screen apps.
• 2012: OS X 10.8
  • Mountain Lion brought deep iCloud integration, Messages app, and Gatekeeper.
• 2013: OS X 10.9
  • Mavericks featured iBooks, Maps, App Nap, and multi-display support.
• 2014: OS X 10.10
  • Yosemite redesign with Continuity, iCloud Drive, and a flatter UI.
• 2015: OS X 10.11
  • El Capitan introduced Split View, Spotlight, and Metal for graphics.
• 2016: macOS 10.12
  • Sierra featured Siri, Apple Pay, iCloud Drive optimization, and Auto Unlock.
• 2017: macOS 10.13
  • High Sierra introduced APFS, Metal 2, and support for VR and HEVC.
• 2018: macOS 10.14
  • Mojave brought Dark Mode, Stacks, and a redesigned Mac App Store.
• 2019: macOS 10.15
  • Catalina introduced Sidecar, Apple Arcade, and dropped 32-bit app support.
• 2020: macOS 11 Big Sur
  • Major redesign with new interface, Control Center, and Apple Silicon support.
• 2021: macOS 12 Monterey
  • Introduced Universal Control, Focus Mode, and AirPlay to Mac features.
• 2022: macOS 13 Ventura
  • Stage Manager, Continuity Camera, and enhanced Spotlight search.

This quick view highlights the major macOS versions and their key features in a concise format.