macOS Big Sur Listed as 'Version 11.0' in System Preferences

[MacRumors]

Apple appears to be moving on from macOS 10 at long last.

In the System Preferences menu in the first developer beta of macOS Big Sur, the software update is listed as version 11.0.

Assuming nothing changes between now and the public release of macOS Big Sur in the fall, this would mark the end of an era for Apple's desktop platform. For nearly two decades, every major release of macOS (previously known as OS X) was an increment of version 10, ranging from OS X 10.0 Cheetah in 2001 to macOS 10.15 Catalina in 2019.

It's worth noting that the beta file for macOS Big Sur lists the software update as 10.16, but it is referred to as 11.0 everywhere else.

Article Link: macOS Big Sur Listed as 'Version 11.0' in System Preferences

 

[itsmilo]

Praying my MacBook Pro still supports it but I doubt it

 

[gkarris]

processor: A12Z...

 

[kenni417]

apple switching to their own silicone is probably one of the best decisions they’ve ever made. goodbye intel.

 

[modit]

As a Canadian, it's nice to learn about a new region down in The States via MacOS.

So many picturesque places in North America!

 

[filemakercowboy]

How Apple blew the opportunity to name it "Nigel Tufnel" is going to baffle me for the rest of my life

 

[b13o0r12e3]

throwback to this by Steve

 

[laz232]

During its WWDC keynote, Apple revealed that macOS Big Sur will be version 11.0. This marks the end of macOS 10, which spanned from version 10.0 or Cheetah in 2001 to version 10.15 or Catalina in 2019.

Article Link: macOS Big Sur is Version 11.0

Well they left version 10 behind on a low note (Just upgraded to Catalina and it's thoroughly underwhelming, new functionality that I don't want, old functionality removed and just barely out of bugginess)

 

[benshive]

processor: A12Z...

I really can't wait until people who can run some benchmarks get their hands on a device with this chip.

 

[justperry]

If that’s the case then why not update the naming sceme?

 

[motochan]

I’m hoping we get Big Sur to work on the venerable Mac Pro 5,1! The new UI looks sick. I can’t imagine how much faster A14Z will be, given that we’ve only seen A12Z.

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

macOS 11. Wow... A new era begins?

So far, I'm excited at the iOS, ipadOS, and most of the macOS announced so far.

And they already have Mac Mini developer kits available. Cool! I wonder how much it will cost. And they aren't killing off Intel based macs. Hmm... Running iPhone apps native on a mac is going to be weird...

Interesting to see my first WWDC live.

 

[MarciaFunebre]

With Catalina still being the new MacOS "Vista" I cannot not feel excited about a new MacOS version without addressing Catalina's problems first.
Lots of iGag features but I bet you still can't resume a failed file transfer of multiple files in the Finder.

 

[sickoagb]

It’s time

 

[easy4lif]

Mac OS X is dead

Long live Mac OS 11

 

[JGIGS]

WOAH! Wasn't sure I'd still be alive to see a new full Mac version. Mac 10 = 19 years! Old enough to buy a drink in Canada now. Walks into a bar; "What'll it be Mac?"

 

[laz232]

throwback to this by Steve

Wow, I've never seen that before thank you for linking to that. It's strange to see Steve Jobs back when he was physically robust...

 

[macbwizard]

Ugh. The iOSification of MacOS is complete.

Also, strange that they didn't share any benchmarks comparing their chip with Intel chips.

 

[19SK91]

Does anybody know what Macs are supported?

Edit: nevermind, my iMac isn't supported and I'm pissed. Here are the Macs that are supported:

MacBook
2015 and later

MacBook Air
2013 and later

MacBook Pro
Late 2013 and later

Mac mini
2014 and later

iMac
2014 and later

iMac Pro
2017 and later
(all models)

Mac Pro
2013 and later

 

[alex2792]

Wish we could run Mac apps on the iPad instead. Real browser alternatives, torrent clients and emulators would make it an actual PC replacement.

 

[CJM]

Historic thread! Epic day. I've been a MR member for 15 years. That's insane.

 

[Bustycat]

R.I.P Mac OS X & OS X

 

[b656]

Well done Apple! I am excited after watching the presentation.

 

[Ericdjensen]

What a name 😅

 

[reallynotnick]

Why not just make X louder?

But these go up to 11.