It’s why there’s nothing else like a Mac. MacOS is the operating system that powers every Mac. It lets you do things you simply can’t with other computers. That’s because it’s designed specifically for the hardware it runs on — and vice versa.

MacOS comes with an entire suite of beautifully designed apps. It works hand in hand with iCloud to keep photos, documents, and other stuff up to date on all your devices. It makes your Mac work like magic with your iPhone. And it’s been built from the ground up with privacy and security in mind.

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Continuity All your devices. One seamless experience. Your Mac works with your other Apple devices in ways no other computer can. If you get a call on your iPhone, you can take it on your Mac. With Continuity Camera, you can use your iPhone to take a picture or scan a document nearby, and it will appear right on your Mac. When you copy text or an image from one device, you can paste it into another with standard copy and paste commands.

You can even unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch. No password typing required. Built-in Apps Apps as powerful and elegant as your Mac. Because they’re designed for it. With every Mac, you get a collection of powerful apps. They’re the same apps you use on your iPhone or iPad, so they’ll feel instantly familiar. They all work with iCloud, so your schedule, contacts, and notes are always up to date everywhere.

And because they’re native apps — not web apps in a browser — they take full advantage of the power of your Mac to deliver the fastest possible performance and more robust features. Surf the web on the fastest, most energy-efficient browser, 6 with built-in privacy features that keep you in control of your information. Map out new destinations from your desktop, with gorgeous 3D city views like Flyover, point-to-point directions, and comprehensive transit directions. Use Apple Pay to make purchases on the web in Safari with Touch ID on MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. Paying takes just a touch and is quick, easy, and secure. And with Spotlight, instantly search your entire Mac or get results from the Internet in just a few keystrokes. ICloud All your stuff.

On your Mac, and everywhere else you want it. Every Apple app uses iCloud — it’s the magic behind the seamless experience you have with all your Apple devices. So you always have your photos, videos, documents, email, notes, contacts, calendars, and more on whatever device you’re using. And any file you store in iCloud Drive can be shared with friends, family, and colleagues just by sending them a link. ICloud Drive also lets you access files from your Mac desktop and Documents folder on any iOS device.

It’s all done automatically. Just like that. Technology Advanced to the core. MacOS features powerful core technologies engineered for the most important functions of your Mac. High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) introduces a modern standard for video compression, making movie files up to 40 percent smaller and 4K streaming video faster. 8 Metal 2 powers the graphics behind every pixel, making your gaming experience more visually breathtaking and fun.

Create ML gives developers a faster and easier way to build machine learning into apps. And support for virtual reality lets developers create immersive worlds for you to step into.

Apple Footer • Spotlight suggestions are not available in all countries or regions. • Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area.

• Requires Apple Music subscription. • Microsoft Windows is sold separately. • Apple News is available in the U.S., UK, and Australia. • Testing conducted by Apple in August 2018 on production 3.1GHz dual-core Intel Core i5-based 13-inch MacBook Pro systems with 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, and prerelease macOS Mojave running Safari 12. Systems tested with WPA2 Wi-Fi network connection while running on battery power, with display brightness set to 12 clicks from bottom or 75%.

Not all features are available on all devices. Performance will vary based on system configuration, application workload, and other factors. • iCloud requires an iCloud-enabled device.

Some features require iOS 12 and macOS Mojave. Some features require a Wi-Fi connection. Some features are not available in all countries or regions.

Access to some services is limited to 10 devices. • A more powerful Mac will deliver better HEVC performance. The playback of 4K HEVC content requires a Mac with a sixth‑generation Intel Core processor or newer. Amount of disk space saved depends on specific video file and hardware used; actual results may vary.

• FaceTime calling requires a FaceTime-enabled device for the caller and recipient and a Wi-Fi or Internet connection. • Some features, applications, and services may not be available in all regions or all languages. • Some features require an Apple ID, compatible hardware, and compatible Internet access or cellular network; additional fees and terms may apply. • Some features require specific hardware and software. Software for imac computers. For more information, see “Feature Requirements“ at.