Apple Seeds macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 Release Candidate to Developers

[MacRumors]

Apple today seeded a macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 release candidate to developers for testing purposes, with the new beta coming one week after the first macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 beta was released. macOS Big Sur has not yet seen a public release, and the 11.0.1 beta replaces the macOS Big Sur 11 beta series.

The macOS Big Sur beta can be downloaded through the Apple Developer Center and once the appropriate profile is installed, subsequent betas will be available through the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences.

macOS Big Sur introduces a refreshed design to the Mac operating system, overhauling the entire look from the curvature of the window corners to the dock icons to the system sounds. Everything features a lighter and more modern appearance. There's a new customizable Control Center that mirrors the Control Center on iOS devices, putting key system controls right at your fingertips.

The Notification Center has been redesigned with iOS-style widgets that are available in multiple sizes, plus there are more interactive notifications that are now grouped by app to make it easier to see what's going on. Safari is faster and more battery efficient, plus there's a new start page that can be customized with wallpapers and sections that include Reading List and iCloud Tabs, which makes Safari more tailored to your individual usage needs.

Tabs now support webpage previews, there's a built-in language translation feature, Chrome and Firefox Extensions can be ported to Safari, and YouTube supports 4K video playback. There's also an option to choose which sites an extension works with for greater privacy. Speaking of privacy, a new Privacy Report feature lets users know the trackers Safari is blocking when you visit websites.

Messages has been brought in line with the Messages app on iOS with support for pinned conversations, mentions, inline replies, and Memoji creation, plus the built-in search feature has been overhauled to make it easier to find links, photos, and conversations in the app.

Apple redesigned the Maps app to add support for Look Around, indoor maps, and Guides, which are lists of notable attractions, restaurants, and more created by trusted sources. Maps can also be used to generate directions for cycling routes and electric vehicle trips that can be sent to iPhone, and shared ETA updates are now viewable on the Mac.

For more on everything that's new in macOS Big Sur, make sure to check out our roundup.

Article Link: Apple Seeds macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 Release Candidate to Developers

 

[Serban55]

So Tuesday will be released to the public official after the event

 

[SaxPlayer]

So Tuesday will be release to the public official after the event

This announcement makes that even more likely

 

[tfresquezdxs]

Is release candidate the same as GM for ios?

 

[tzm41]

Is 11.0.1 gonna be released next Tuesday instead of 11.0?

 

[Braderunner]

Hopefully, this fixes the "Mac not unlocking with Apple Watch" problem that the last beta release caused. For me...at least. Never had that issue until first 11.0.1 beta.

 

[iOS Geek]

So Tuesday will be release to the public official after the event

A Supplemental Update for Catalina also came today. Seems a little odd to have those so close together. Although it makes plenty of sense for those who are going to be "stuck" on Catalina from here on out (I don't remember what the compatibility list was).

 

[Serban55]

A Supplemental Update for Catalina also came today. Seems a little odd to have those so close together. Although it makes plenty of sense for those who are going to be "stuck" on Catalina from here on out (I don't remember what the compatibility list was).

• MacBook: Early 2015 or newer.
• MacBook Air: Mid 2013 or newer.
• MacBook Pro: Late 2013 or newer.
• Mac Mini: Late 2014 or newer.
• iMac: Mid 2014 or newer.
• iMac Pro.
• Mac Pro: Late 2013 or newer.
• Developer Transition Kit (2020)

 

[Vashetti]

Hmm are they really going to bypass 11.0 and have 11.0.1 as the first official public release?

 

[bananajoe81]

Since the last developer update to 11.01 I lose the connection to the display from time to time. Just turns black for a few seconds and then the picture is back. Does anyone else have this problem?

 

[Dwalls90]

Hmm are they really going to bypass 11.0 and have 11.0.1 as the first official public release?

It would seem that way.

 

[luvbug]

With the event next Tuesday, this has got to be the GM build. I do wish they'd have released Big Sur for the existing hardware by now, instead of making everyone hold for the Tuesday event.

 

[TheDailyApple]

So is this a major update or a minor update to Bug Sur? If they’re releasing macOS 12.0 next year (updating the number each year like iOS) then this is a minor update (.0.x); but if next year is 11.1 (keeping macOS at 11 the way they did 10) then this is a major update. (.x)

 

[Carlson-online]

11.0 will be pre-installed on the macs announced on tuesday i bet. that's why the 'release' to existing machines will be 11.0.1, as they will have had to bake the new machine images

 

[BruiserB]

Strange that I de-enrolled from the beta program so that I would only get an official release of the final OS once it's released, but I still got a notification today to upgrade to the 11.0.1 beta. Planning to wait until I'm upgrading to the real public release of Big Sur.

 

[jz0309]

Hopefully, this fixes the "Mac not unlocking with Apple Watch" problem that the last beta release caused. For me...at least. Never had that issue until first 11.0.1 beta.

I didn’t have this issue with 11.0.1 but there is a watchOS 7.1 out now that is supposed to fix Mac unlock issues

 

[Realityck]

Why is the topic "Big Sur 11.0.1 Release Candidate to Developers" when developer news says this is "
macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 beta 2 (20B5022a)?

 

[Mk2]

It now says beta 2 instead of RC.

 

[gank41]

• MacBook: Early 2015 or newer.
• MacBook Air: Mid 2013 or newer.
• MacBook Pro: Late 2013 or newer.
• Mac Mini: Late 2014 or newer.
• iMac: Mid 2014 or newer.
• iMac Pro.
• Mac Pro: Late 2013 or newer.
• Developer Transition Kit (2020)

Speaking of Big Sur running on older devices, has anyone been running this on a 2015 15in MBP? Any insight on this or comparing to 10.15?

 

[decypher44]

I just got my first new 'Mac' in a decade about a month ago (macOS product). 27" iMac. Love this thing! And I was looking forward to Big Sur mainly for Safari update to stream 4k. But since I have to wait, I've been using MS Edge browser. I know I may get some hate for this, but I'm absolutely loving the Edge browser! I'm kind of glad that Safari was behind in this because it made me seek out alternatives.

Having said that, I'm still looking forward to the official update to Big Sur, and will more than likely go back to using Safari. But it's been nice to use the alternative for now.

 

[Serban55]

Speaking of Big Sur running on older devices, has anyone been running this on a 2015 15in MBP? Any insight on this or comparing to 10.15?

I also installed it on the late 2014 MBP 15" its all ok, it seems far better in the lastest beta than it was on first release of Catalina

 

[ScoobyDoo178]

Is release candidate the same as GM for ios?

Not technically. Release Candidates are builds that could become a GM. The cycle typically goes Alpha, Beta, Release Candidate and then GM. Sometimes there can be a few RC builds. But in this case, it is probably going to end up being the GM.

 

[BWhaler]

Serious question:

Is anyone going to be a Day 1 upgrader after the Catalina mess?

 

[Mk2]

 

[chrfr]

Is release candidate the same as GM for ios?

Apple has stopped using the GM term, replacing it with "Release Candidate."