78 OS releases, 166 features in database
macOS macOS 12 Monterey
17 Features
| Communication | ||
| FaceTime on Android/Web | New in macOS 12 | |
| SharePlay | New in macOS 12 | |
| Maps & Navigation | ||
| Look Around | Added in macOS 10.15 | |
| Multitasking & Productivity | ||
| Focus Modes | New in macOS 12 | |
| Sidecar | Added in macOS 10.15 | |
| Split View | ||
| Universal Control | Introduced in macOS 12.3 | New in macOS 12 |
| Photos & Camera | ||
| Live Text | New in macOS 12 | |
| Visual Look Up | New in macOS 12 | |
| Privacy & Security | ||
| Sign in with Apple | Added in macOS 10.15 | |
| Safari & Web | ||
| Intelligent Tracking Prevention | ||
| Safari Tab Groups | New in macOS 12 | |
| System & Continuity | ||
| AirPlay to Mac | New in macOS 12 | |
| Screen Time | Added in macOS 10.15 | |
| Shortcuts App | New in macOS 12 | |
| Translate App | New in macOS 12 | |
| UI & Design | ||
| Dark Mode | Added in macOS 10.14 | |
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39 Supported Devices
Devices that can run macOS 12 Monterey.
Last Model Not Compatible
The newest model in each product line that can’t run macOS 12 Monterey—the support cutoff sits just above these.
| Product line | Last incompatible model | Released | Tops out at |
|---|---|---|---|
| iMac (Intel) | iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014) | Oct 2014 | macOS 11 |
| MacBook Air 13" (Intel) | MacBook Air (Original, 2008) | Jan 2008 | macOS 10.7 |