macOS Timeline Quick View

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macOS Timeline – Quick View in Bullet Points

Table of Contents
  • 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.