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Mac users in need of an operating system to upgrade
About macOS Big Sur
macOS Big Sur elevates the most advanced desktop operating system in the world to a new level of power and beauty. Experience Mac to the fullest with a refined new design. Enjoy the biggest Safari update ever. Discover new features for Maps and Messages. And get even more transparency around your privacy. Unparalleled power. Legendary ease of use. Limitless creativity. macOS Big Sur brings a refined new design that gives you even more of the things you love about Mac. From full-height sidebars to refreshed toolbars, a clean new app design makes sure your content is always front and center. A sleek design update makes getting to your favorite apps even easier. And a new uniform shape for app icons adds consistency while letting the personality of Mac shine through. A new design combines notifications and widgets in a single view for more information at a glance.
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Founded: 1976
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