The MacOS 12 Monterey beta version is now available for download. This is a great day for Mac enthusiasts who want to see some of the new features announced at WWDC. Universal Control is missing from this version.Universal Control was the most surprising feature of the new features. It allows iPads, iMacs and MacBooks to wirelessly connect without the need for any setup. All devices can be controlled using a single input, such as a MacBook trackpad or keyboard.The public beta is nearly identical to the second developer beta, which was released two days earlier. However, it will now be open for all users and not require an Apple developer account. Both the public beta and the developer build are missing functioning versions of QuickNote and Focus.It doesn't mean it isn't worth installing. MacOS Monterey, the successor to Big Sur is available with many features Mac enthusiasts have been eager to test out. AirPlay to Mac, and SharePlay were among the features that were announced at the company's annual WWDC. Both features are available for public testing in the beta.Monterey includes new features from iOS 15, including spatial audio in FaceTime calls and an updated version Safari. It also contains a significant update of Note. Future updates to the beta software will likely include Universal Control features, which are expected to be available sometime between now and the official launch later in the fall.Important to remember that betas may contain bugs and new features. These betas may prevent you from using your device the way you use it. They are not recommended for primary devices. It is best to avoid downloading them on secondary devices. Some people recommend avoiding beta versions unless they are needed for software development, or if you don't have secondary devices.Apple's complete suite of public betas has been completed with the launch of MacOS Monterey. This includes iOS 15, iPadOS 15 and WatchOS 8.Editors' Recommendations
