Apple Releases macOS Catalina With Find My, Screen Time, and No More iTunes

[Blowback]

That functionality was moved over to finder. That’s where you can now find the backup and restore capabilities previously found in iTunes.

Don’t quite understand all the complaints about ‘FREE’ system updates.

 

[baryon]

Where do I tell it to sort my 64 bit, I don't see that option anywhere?

At the top of the list of applications, you have all the names for each column. Just click the one that says "64 bit" and it will sort all the 64 bit apps to the top (or the end).

 

[canadianreader]

My iTunes library is quite large so I have it on an external drive the Music app is showing my songs and play lists but cannot locate the file when I press play. Terrible

 

[Lancer]

Remember kids, 32-bit apps are NOT supported on Catalina.

I was gonna ask about this, got apps like HandBrake which I use daily that are 32bit and might not be rewritten in 64bit. Might be stuck with Mojave for some time yet.

 

[tywebb13]

I was gonna ask about this, got apps like HandBrake which I use daily that are 32bit and might not be rewritten in 64bit. Might be stuck with Mojave for some time yet.

You may have an old version of handbrake.

I used the latest version 1.2.2 (which is 64 bit) yesterday on the Catalina GM and it worked OK.

 

[MacBH928]

Can I still update to mojave? I still have 32bit apps i want to use

 

[Waughy]

All done. Let Mojave download the update but didn't install. CCC backup, then booted from the backup drive. From there I formatted the MBP SSD in disk utility, then ran the Catalina setup. When asked if I wanted to restore data I selected the CCC backup drive and let it do its thing. Took about an hour in the end. It's sorting my photos at the moment, but things are looking good so far.

 

[Ritsuka]

I was gonna ask about this, got apps like HandBrake which I use daily that are 32bit and might not be rewritten in 64bit. Might be stuck with Mojave for some time yet.

HandBrake has been 64bit for more than 10 years now…

 

[GlenK]

Do Excel and Powerpoint work on Catalina?

Found answer! MSO 2011 no, 2016 and 2019 yes

 

[tdbrown75]

Installed last evening, and yes, O365 works fine.

 

[RigSatMe]

MacBook Pro 15 (BOT: 2.9 GHz 6-Core Intel Core i9, 32 GB 2400 MHz DDR4, Radeon Pro Vega 20). Downloaded today (took around 35 minutes). Initiated installation set up and left the MacBook Pro on its own. Returned back after 50 minutes. Enter log in password. Went through after installation prompts and the MacBook Pro is ready for use. In System preferences in Apple ID entered password for iCloud, entered unlock password for the MacBook Pro, entered unlocks passcode for iPhone. That's it. On the Desktop appeared alia folder: Relocated items. Inside the folder there is one folder Security and pdf file "What Are Relocated Items?" (Attached one is in jpeg file in order to upload to the chat).
That's it. Catalina work flawlessly.
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Do Excel and Powerpoint work on Catalina?

It works without any issues!

 

[adamda30]

after 3 failed download attempts last night the update went seamlessly and fingers crossed is working fine for me at the minute.

 

[AdeFowler]

I never though I'd be happy that my beloved Mac Pro is too old to update 😊

 

[petvas]

HP Easy Scan doesn't work on Catalina..

 

[polbit]

Staying nice and clear of this update for now. Apple recent track record with new software releases has been pretty embarrassing, and based on the feedback for Catalina, nothing has changed. Welcome to the new Apple Beta program. I bet you didn't even know you signed up for it!

 

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

I have tons of audiobooks in iTunes (m4B's). Can someone point me to an article or info about where the audiobooks will go after updating?

Where the hell have all my audiobook MP3s gone? They've disappeared!?!!?!?!?

I didn't have any audiobooks, but aren't they migrated into the Books app > Library > Audiobooks?

Edit: As you noticed...

 

[kytiger]

Don’t quite understand all the complaints about ‘FREE’ system updates.

“FREE”? Seriously...you think this was free? Holy smokes.

 

[Williesleg]

So the purpose of this update is to shake out all the old applications to get us ready for iPad OS running OSX in "The Cloud" via subscription. I am from the future. Oh, and Tim Apple is still head of Apple, which is now "Apple Services Co"

 

[Airstrip1Guy]

The Catalina installer lets you know. But you can also generate a system report from “About this Mac”. The software section lists whether apps are 32-bit or 64-bit.

Thanks for this tip. Adobe CS6 (the last version you could buy rather than rent) is one that isn't supported.

There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

 

[Shanghaichica]

Same here, I restarted the computer and then the download was fast, just a few minutes for 8 GB.

Thanks. I restarted the computer in the end and it was plain sailing after that.

 

[hudson1]

I haven't updated to Catalina yet as I still have Microsoft Office 2011 running (well) under Mojave. My other concern is Aperture which Apple claims won't run under Catalina. However, everything I've seen declares Aperture to be 64-bit. Has anyone attempted launching Aperture under Catalina? Thx.

 

[Martyimac]

At the top of the list of applications, you have all the names for each column. Just click the one that says "64 bit" and it will sort all the 64 bit apps to the top (or the end).

I will say this one more time. There is NO column labeled "64 bit" I have "Application name, version, obtained from, last modified" THAT'S IT, nothing more even if I move the columns over. There is NOTHING to the right of Last Modified which is the last column!!!!!

 

[rlarsen_eu]

I will say this one more time. There is NO column labeled "64 bit" I have "Application name, version, obtained from, last modified" THAT'S IT, nothing more even if I move the columns over. There is NOTHING to the right of Last Modified which is the last column!!!!!

Do you have "Kind" selected ??

https://www.macworld.com/article/3393161/how-to-find-out-if-your-mac-software-is-32-or-64-bit.html - search for "Find 32-bit apps on your Mac through Activity Monitor" on the page, for more details.

 

[baryon]

I will say this one more time. There is NO column labeled "64 bit" I have "Application name, version, obtained from, last modified" THAT'S IT, nothing more even if I move the columns over. There is NOTHING to the right of Last Modified which is the last column!!!!!

Calm down. This is what it looks like for me, that's all I know. macOS Mojave 10.14.6.

 

[hudson1]

I will say this one more time. There is NO column labeled "64 bit" I have "Application name, version, obtained from, last modified" THAT'S IT, nothing more even if I move the columns over. There is NOTHING to the right of Last Modified which is the last column!!!!!

If you're running Catalina, there wouldn't be any need for a column stating whether an application is 32 or 64-bit. Doesn't the install process quarantine non-compatible applications (i.e. 32-bit)? I think that's why the column no longer exists.