Published 12:06 IST, October 8th 2019

Apple macOS Catalina now available to download: Here's how to upgrade

Apple's latest version of macOS - macOS Catalina software update -- is now available to download. Here's a step-by-step procedure on how to upgrade to Catalina.

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Apple's latest version of macOS - macOS Catalina software update -- is w available to downlo. Apple's latest version operating system brings for MacBooks and Desktop PCs brings a host of new features. macOS Catalina update brings Arce game subscription service that Apple anunced at its September event last month. It also provides users with new Mac versions of Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and Apple TV apps.

Catalina includes a new feature called Sidecar, extending Mac desktops with iP as a second display. It also lets users use iP as a second tablet input device using Apple Pencil with Mac apps. Ar feature called Voice Control, as its name suggests, lets users control ir Mac simply by ir voice.

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Third-party app developers w bring iP apps to Mac, courtesy of Mac Catalyst. For first time, Screen Time comes to Mac, allowing users to decide how to spend ir time using specific apps or services. It also provides users with insights into how y spend time in apps and on websites.

Apple Arce game streaming service goes live, how to sign up w

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How to upgre to macOS Catalina

Step 1: Following is list of macOS Catalina-compatible Mac models introduced mid-2012 or later:

-- MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)
-- MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)
-- MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer)
-- Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)
-- iMac (Late 2012 or newer)
-- iMac Pro (2017)
-- Mac Pro (Late 2013 or newer)

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Step 2: w that you have checked compatibility, make sure to back up your Mac. You can use eir Time Machine, a built-in backup feature. However, Time Machine requires an external stor device. All you need to do is connect device and select as your backup disk. Refer to this article on Apple Support for more details.

Step 3: w, you need to free up some . Apple recommends your Mac needs at least 12.5GB of available stor , or up to 18.5GB of depending on what macOS version you are running on your computer.

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Step 4: Make sure your Mac is connected to Internet. Downloing and installing (upgring) macOS is a fairly lengthy process. So make sure to have a reliable Internet connection.

Step 5: You need to choose Apple menu and navigate to App Store and n Updates. Begin installation for macOS Catalina. Have patience and allow installation to complete on its own, without putting your Mac to sleep or closing its flap.

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11:34 IST, October 8th 2019