Apple launched iOS 15.1 and macOS Monterey; Learn how to update

On Monday (25) Apple released a series of updates for its operating systems. Available now for Download o iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1 and macOS Monterey.

In iOS 15.1, the update brings some benefits to users of the iPhone 13 line. Among the new features is ProRes, a camera mode that allows recording videos in high definition. The update also includes a new button to disable automatic switching to macro mode on the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max.

Com o iOS 15.1, from Apple Also enables SharePlay, which expands FaceTime features. With it, you can share content with friends in a call, whether from local apps (FaceTime, Apple TV, Apple Music) or other compatible apps. The new feature also allows you to share your screen with the participants of the call.

Apple provides iOS 15.1 download for supported iPhone devices.

To update the iPhone or iPad, the user simply goes to the “Settings” menu; On the General tab, just click on Software Update and wait for the system to check for the update. On the Apple Watch, the user can initiate the update from the watch itself or from the Watch app on the iPhone.

iOS 15 Supported Models From iPhone SE (1st generation) Also with iPod touch (7th generation). actually Compatible Tablets List With iPadOS 15 starting with iPad Air (2nd generation). WatchOS 8, in turn, requires at least Apple Watch Series 3 to be installed.

New macOS Monterey

The update for Mac also brings new FaceTime features that are part of SharePlay. Just like on the iPhone, you can share your screen, watch or listen to music with friends, and more. Apple has also implemented Portrait Mode for video calls using the M1 chip.

The Safari browser has also undergone an overhaul in macOS Monterey as well as iOS 15. In addition to this, Apple has also brought the Focus feature to computers. With it, the user can customize the notification settings for certain times of the day, such as in the middle of work or just to watch something without interruption.

The new macOS Monterey promises powerful productivity tools.

Universal Control is another novelty that can make life easier for those who have multiple Apple products. With it, the user can use the same keyboard and mouse, for example, on a Mac and an iPad simultaneously. It’s also possible to copy and paste items between the two devices, and Apple says you only need to put the devices side by side for the functionality to be enabled.

macOS Monterey is compatible with models starting with Mac Pro (2013), Mac mini (2014), MacBook Pro, Air, iMac (2015), iMac Pro (2017), and MacBook (2016).

• Back camera: 12 MP (f/1.6, 26 mm, 1.7 μm) + 12 MP (f/2.2, 65 mm, 1/3.4″, 1.0 μm) + 12 MP (f/2.4, 120°, 13 mm, 1/ 3.6″) + TOF 3D

• Front camera: 12 MP (f/2.2, 23mm, 1/3.6″) + SL 3D

• Video: 4K @ 24/30/60fps, 1080p @30/60/120/240fps