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Sure, its only April, but, like clockwork, the Apple rumor mill is already running crazy.
However, we havent heard much about macOS 10.14, which we assume will be the next version of Apples Mac operating system.Apart from the rumor that macOS will somehow include iOS apps, there isnt much solid information to go off of.
Still, this isnt surprising, as Apple rumors usually revolve around hardware, instead of software.So, we have some room to speculate about what macOS 10.14 may look like, when itll be announced, but most importantly what we want to see.
So, sit back, relax and enjoy the deep dive youll find in this article.
And, make sure you bookmark this page, as well keep it updated with every piece of macOS information that we find.Cut to the chaseWhat is it The 2018 edition of Apples Mac operating system, macOSWhen is it out Likely September or October 2018What will it cost macOS 10.14 will likely be freemacOS 10.14 release dateAt the moment, when Apple will release macOS 10.14 is entirely unknown.
However, we can attempt to triangulate a release date through looking back to releases of the past.Since 2013 and the release of OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Apple has teased its latest version of the Mac OS during its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote in early June, followed by a full release September or October of the same year.
Apple has also done this completely free of charge since then.Theres currently nothing to indicate that the macOS release cadence or pricing scheme will deviate from this trend.So, that leaves us with the strong expectation that Apple will tease what macOS 10.14 has to offer in June at WWDC, release a public beta test around a month later and drop the final product in September or October for all to enjoy.macOS 10.14 specificationsKnowing next to nothing about macOS 10.14, its tough to say exactly which Mac hardware will support the next version of Apples Mac interface.
But, again, we can look to the previous years requirements for an idea of what to expect this year.First off, prepare for macOS 10.14 to require at least 14.3GB of hard drive space for the installation, as thats what was required last year.
To keep it on the safe side, make it 20GB.Next, Macs that received the 10.13 upgrade were required to be equipped with at least 2GB of memory (or RAM) and running OS X 10.8 or later.
Last year, this is what that managed to cover product-wise:MacBook (Late 2009 or newer)MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer)iMac (Late 2009 or newer)Mac Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)So, while these required model years rarely change year-over-year with new releases of macOS, if your Mac model is older than the minimum release year, you might have to buy a new Mac to enjoy this next version of the OS.
However, wait until these hardware requirements are published before leaping onto a new Mac!What we want to see in macOS 10.14Every time Apple releases a new version of macOS is an opportunity for the company to improve on past shortcomings as well as fulfill the wildest computing dreams of its fans.
But, mostly, we see Apple simply smooth out proverbial edges and increase quality-of-life in using the OS.
With that in mind, heres what we want to see in macOS 10.14.iOS apps on MacNow that its been rumored about and reported on so long, the idea of iPhone and iPad apps on macOS has grown on us.
Were hyped by the idea of continuing work from our iPhones straight away on our MacBooks or polishing off that top score upon sitting down at the desk.However, Apple needs to nail how this is going to happen if the odds of a Mac computer with a touchscreen remain slim to none.
Will the mouse or touchpad simply stand in for our digits, or does Apple have something clever in its coreMore active SiriHonestly, Siri on Mac (much less, iPhone) is only about as useful as how often you remember to ask for its assistance and even then your mileage may vary.
So, wed like to see Siri on Mac begin to act more like, say, Cortana does on Windows 10.Weve already given over our permissions to Siri so that it can access our data whether in Apples general end-user license agreement for macOS or when we configured the tool.
So, why not leverage that moreA Siri that makes that meeting reminder for you or directs you to a better deal online without your asking is far more helpful than having to remember its there first.Deeper ecosystem controlFrankly, Apple fans should feel more rewarded for the thousands of dollars or pounds it takes to be such a diehard fan.
One fine way of doing that is opening macOS up to control and manage other Apple devices under a particular users Apple ID.Imagine being able to see your iPhones storage and manage it from your Mac, for instance.
Or, on a related note, triggering an App Store download on your iPhone from your Mac before or after making the space for it from macOS.
Its a small thing, but such a chance would help keep fans feeling rewarded for going all-Apple, as it were.These are the best Macs weve tested within the past yearabf3c78db872ef172144674bbe6e12dc.jpg#





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