Announcement: WWDC 2025 (June 9, 2025)
Developer Beta Release: WWDC 2025 (June 9, 2025)
Public Beta Release: July 24, 2025
Public Release: Apple Event 2025 (September 2025)
Liquid Glass redesign — glossy, translucent UI everywhere.
Spotlight overhaul — smarter search, quick actions, clipboard history.
Phone app on Mac — handle real cellular calls from iPhone.
Live Activities in menu bar — updates from iPhone show on Mac.
Apple Intelligence in Shortcuts — AI-powered actions integrated across OS.
Journal app arrives — first-party journaling tool on Mac.
Magnifier app — zoom live camera feed on Mac.
Live Translation — auto-translate calls, FaceTime, Messages.
Apple Games app with overlay — game hub, in-game controls overlay.
Enhanced customization — folder colors, icons tint, Control Center layout.
Accessibility upgrades — Braille support, Accessibility Reader, Vehicle Motion Cues.
Photos app enhancements — filters, pinned collections, adjustable tile sizes.
FaceTime redesign — tiled layout, Contact Posters, transparent controls.
Messages improvements — polls, backgrounds, typing indicators, spam screening.
Notes updates — markdown support, call-transcription audio.
Passwords manager updates — view old versions, change history.
MacBook Air with Apple silicon (2020 and later)
MacBook Pro with Apple silicon (2020 and later)
MacBook Pro (16‑inch, 2019)
MacBook Pro (13‑inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
iMac (2020 and later)
Mac mini (2020 and later)
Mac Studio (2022 and later)
Mac Pro (2019 and later)
Note: macOS 26 Tahoe marks the final major release to support Intel-based Macs. Only select models are supported:
MacBook Pro (16‑inch, 2019)
MacBook Pro (13‑inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
iMac (2020)
Mac Pro (2019)
26 Developer Beta 1 – June 9, 2025
26 Developer Beta 2 – June 23, 2025
26 Developer Beta 3 – July 7, 2025
26 Developer Beta 4 – July 22, 2025
26 Developer Beta 5 – August 5, 2025
26 Developer Beta 6 – August 11, 2025
26 Developer Beta 7 – August 18, 2025
26 Public Beta 1 – July 24, 2025
26 Public Beta 2 – August 7, 2025
26 Public Beta 3 – August 14, 2025
26 Public Beta 4 – August 21, 2025
26.0 Public Release – Expected Fall 2025
Announcement: WWDC 2024 (June 10, 2024)
Developer Beta Release: WWDC 2024 (June 10, 2024)
Public Beta Release: July 15, 2024
Public Release: Apple Event 2024 (September 16, 2024)
iPhone Mirroring – control your iPhone from your Mac.
Apple Intelligence – AI-powered system with writing, images, Siri.
Easy window tiling – drag windows to snap into layouts.
Passwords app – centralized password manager across system.
Videoconferencing tools – enhanced FaceTime and third-party app support.
Safari improvements – Highlights, distraction-free Reader, streamlined browsing.
Messages upgrades – scheduling and rich text formatting.
Game Mode – optimized performance for gaming sessions.
Photos – memory movies – AI-created movies from your photos.
Image Playground & Genmoji – create images and custom emojis.
Mail Categorization – sort emails into smart categories.
Home app enhancements – guest access, robot vacuum controls.
Privacy settings revamp – more intuitive privacy control menus.
New widgets & emoji – Podcasts widgets and fresh emoji options.
MacBook Air with Apple silicon (2020 and later)
MacBook Pro with Apple silicon (2020 and later)
MacBook Pro (16‑inch, 2019)
MacBook Pro (13‑inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
iMac (2020 and later)
Mac mini (2020 and later)
Mac Studio (2022 and later)
Mac Pro (2019 and later)
15 Developer Beta – June 9, 2024
15 Public Beta – July 24, 2024
15.0 – September 2024
15.1 – October 2024
15.2 – December 2024
15.3 – January 2025
15.4 – March 2025
15.5 – May 2025
Announcement: WWDC 2023 (June 5, 2023)
Developer Beta Release: WWDC 2023 (June 5, 2023)
Public Beta Release: July 11, 2023
Public Release: September 26, 2023
Desktop Widgets – Add widgets directly to your desktop.
Game Mode – Prioritizes performance for gaming.
Safari Profiles – Separate browsing for different topics.
Video Conferencing – Present yourself over your shared screen.
Web Apps – Add favorite websites to your Dock.
Passwords – Share passwords and passkeys with groups.
Enhanced Private Browsing – Locks private windows when not in use.
New Screensavers – Slow-motion aerial videos become wallpapers.
Messages – Search filters, swipe to reply, Live Stickers.
Autocorrect – Improved accuracy with a new language model.
Notes – View full-width PDFs and link to other notes.
Reminders – Create intelligent grocery lists.
Photos – People & Pets album now includes cats and dogs.
MacBook Air with Apple silicon (2020 and later)
MacBook Pro with Apple silicon (2020 and later)
MacBook Pro (16‑inch, 2019)
MacBook Pro (13‑inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
iMac (2020 and later)
Mac mini (2020 and later)
Mac Studio (2022 and later)
Mac Pro (2019 and later)
14 Developer Beta – June 9, 2023
14 Public Beta – July 24, 2023
14.0 – September 26, 2023
14.1 – October 17, 2023
14.2 – December 11, 2023
14.3 – January 23, 2024
14.4 – March 18, 2024
14.5 – May 13, 2024
14.6 – July 15, 2024
Announcement: WWDC 2022 (June 6, 2022)
Developer Beta Release: WWDC 2022 (June 6, 2022)
Public Beta Release: July 11, 2022
Public Release: October 24, 2022
Stage Manager – Automatically organizes all apps and windows.
Continuity Camera – Use iPhone as your Mac's webcam.
Mail App – Schedule send and undo email sending.
Passkeys – Passwordless sign-in for apps and websites.
Messages – Unsend or edit a message after sending.
Spotlight – Enhanced image search and Quick Actions.
iCloud Shared Photo Library – Share photos with up to five people.
System Settings – Completely redesigned to look like iOS.
Freeform – New collaborative brainstorming app.
Handoff – Transfer FaceTime calls between your devices.
Metal 3 – Enhanced gaming performance with new technologies.
Weather and Clock – New apps now on the Mac.
Rapid Security Response – Urgent security fixes without a full update.
MacBook Air (2018 and later)
MacBook Pro (2017 and later)
Mac mini (2018 and later)
iMac (2017 and later)
iMac Pro (2017)
Mac Pro (2019 and later)
Mac Studio (2022 and later)
13 Developer Beta – June 6, 2022
13 Public Beta – July 11, 2022
13.0 – October 24, 2022
13.1 – December 13, 2022
13.2 – January 23, 2023
13.3 – March 27, 2023
13.4 – May 15, 2023
13.5 – June 5, 2023
13.6 – July 24, 2023
13.6.1 – August 22, 2023
13.7 – September 18, 2023
Announcement: WWDC 2021 (June 7, 2021)
Developer Beta Release: WWDC 2021 (June 7, 2021)
Public Beta Release: July 1, 2021
Public Release: October 25, 2021
Universal Control – Use one keyboard and mouse across devices.
SharePlay – Share screen, music, and movies on FaceTime.
Shortcuts App – Automate daily tasks on your Mac.
Live Text – Copy and paste text from photos.
Focus – Filter notifications to stay on task.
AirPlay to Mac – Use your Mac as an AirPlay receiver.
Safari – New Tab Groups and streamlined design.
Quick Note – Create notes system-wide, anywhere.
Mail Privacy Protection – Hides your IP address and location.
iCloud Private Relay – Private browsing in Safari and Mail.
FaceTime – Spatial audio, Portrait Mode, and Voice Isolation.
Shared with You – See shared content in apps.
MacBook (Early 2016 and later)
MacBook Pro (Early 2015 and later)
MacBook Air (Early 2015 and later)
Mac mini (Late 2014 and later)
iMac (Late 2015 and later)
iMac Pro (2017)
Mac Pro (Late 2013 and later)
12 Developer Beta – June 7, 2021
12 Public Beta – July 1, 2021
12.0 – October 25, 2021
12.1 – December 13, 2021
12.2 – February 1, 2022
12.3 – March 14, 2022
12.4 – May 16, 2022
12.5 – July 20, 2022
12.6 – July 20, 2022
12.6.1 – August 18, 2022
12.6.2 – September 12, 2022
12.6.3 – October 24, 2022
12.6.4 – November 14, 2022
12.6.5 – January 23, 2023
12.6.6 – March 27, 2023
12.6.7 – May 15, 2023
Announcement: WWDC 2020 (June 22, 2020)
Developer Beta Release: WWDC 2020 (June 22, 2020)
Public Beta Release: August 6, 2020
Public Release: November 12, 2020
Redesigned Interface – The biggest redesign since Mac OS X.
Control Center – Get quick access to system controls.
Safari – Faster performance with a customizable start page.
Messages – Pin conversations, mentions, and inline replies.
Notification Center – Interactive notifications and iOS-style widgets.
Maps – Get guides, Look Around, and indoor maps.
Privacy Labels – See app privacy details on the App Store.
New System Sounds – Completely redesigned startup chime and alerts.
Faster Updates – Starts updates in the background.
MacBook (Early 2015 and later)
MacBook Pro (Late 2013 and later)
MacBook Air (Mid 2013 and later)
Mac mini (Late 2014 and later)
iMac (Mid 2014 and later)
iMac Pro (2017)
Mac Pro (Late 2013 and later)
11 Developer Beta – June 22, 2020
11 Public Beta – July 9, 2020
11.0 – November 12, 2020
11.1 – December 14, 2020
11.2 – February 1, 2021
11.2.1 – February 9, 2021
11.2.2 – February 23, 2021
11.3 – April 26, 2021
11.4 – May 24, 2021
11.5 – July 21, 2021
11.5.1 – July 26, 2021
11.5.2 – September 13, 2021
11.6 – September 13, 2021
11.6.1 – October 25, 2021
11.6.2 – November 10, 2021
11.6.3 – December 13, 2021
11.6.4 – February 7, 2022
11.6.5 – March 14, 2022
11.6.6 – April 25, 2022
11.6.7 – May 16, 2022
Announcement: WWDC 2019 (June 3, 2019)
Developer Beta Release: WWDC 2019 (June 3, 2019)
Public Beta Release: June 24, 2019
Public Release: October 7, 2019
32-bit App Removal – Ends support for all 32-bit applications.
Sidecar – Use your iPad as a second display.
iTunes Split – Replaced by Music, TV, and Podcasts apps.
Project Catalyst – Easily port iPad apps to Mac.
Voice Control – Control your entire Mac with your voice.
Screen Time – Track and manage your app usage.
Find My – Combines Find My Friends and Find My iPhone.
Security – System runs on a separate read-only volume.
Photos App – Redesigned to intelligently showcase your best pictures.
Reminders App – The app gets a major overhaul.
Mail App – Block senders and mute threads.
MacBook (Early 2015 and later)
MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 and later)
MacBook Air (Mid 2012 and later)
Mac mini (Late 2012 and later)
iMac (Late 2012 and later)
iMac Pro (2017)
Mac Pro (Late 2013 and later)
10.15 Developer Beta – June 3, 2019
10.15 Public Beta – July 2019
10.15.0 – October 7, 2019
10.15.1 – October 29, 2019
10.15.2 – December 10, 2019
10.15.3 – January 28, 2020
10.15.4 – March 24, 2020
10.15.5 – May 26, 2020
10.15.6 – July 15, 2020
10.15.7 – September 24, 2020
Announcement: WWDC 2018 (June 4, 2018)
Developer Beta Release: WWDC 2018 (June 4, 2018)
Public Beta Release: June 26, 2018
Public Release: September 24, 2018
Dark Mode – A dramatic dark color scheme system-wide.
Desktop Stacks – Automatically organizes files into neat groups.
Dynamic Desktop – Wallpaper changes to match the time of day.
Mac App Store Redesign – New interface with editorial content.
Group FaceTime – Video and audio calls with up to 32 people.
Continuity Camera – Use your iPhone to take a picture.
Gallery View – View file metadata in the Finder.
New Apps – News, Stocks, Home, and Voice Memos.
Enhanced Screenshots – New on-screen controls and video recording.
Privacy Protections – Apps require permission to access data.
MacBook (Early 2015 and later)
MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 and later)
MacBook Air (Mid 2012 and later)
Mac mini (Late 2012 and later)
iMac (Late 2012 and later)
iMac Pro (2017)
Mac Pro (Late 2013 and later)
10.14 Developer Beta – June 4, 2018
10.14 Public Beta – July 2018
10.14.0 – September 24, 2018
10.14.1 – October 30, 2018
10.14.2 – December 5, 2018
10.14.3 – January 22, 2019
10.14.4 – March 25, 2019
10.14.5 – May 13, 2019
10.14.6 – July 22, 2019
Announcement: WWDC 2017 (June 5, 2017)
Developer Beta Release: WWDC 2017 (June 5, 2017)
Public Beta Release: June 26, 2017
Public Release: September 25, 2017
Apple File System (APFS) – New file system for reliable storage.
HEVC (H.265) – Efficient video compression for 4K video.
Metal 2 – The next generation of graphics API.
Photos – Redesigned interface and powerful new editing tools.
Safari – Intelligent tracking prevention and auto-play blocking.
VR Support – First-ever VR content creation on Mac.
Mail – Messages take up 35% less storage space.
Siri – More natural voice and learns your preferences.
Notes – Add simple tables and pin important notes.
Spotlight – Get flight status information.
MacBook (Late 2009 and later)
MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 and later)
MacBook Air (Late 2010 and later)
Mac mini (Mid 2010 and later)
iMac (Late 2009 and later)
Mac Pro (Mid 2010 and later)
10.13 Developer Beta – June 5, 2017
10.13 Public Beta – July 12, 2017
10.13.0 – September 25, 2017
10.13.1 – October 31, 2017
10.13.2 – December 6, 2017
10.13.3 – January 23, 2018
10.13.4 – March 29, 2018
10.13.5 – May 29, 2018
10.13.6 – July 9, 2018
Announcement: WWDC 2016 (June 13, 2016)
Developer Beta Release: WWDC 2016 (June 13, 2016)
Public Beta Release: July 7, 2016
Public Release: September 20, 2016
Siri on the Mac – The personal assistant is now on Mac.
Universal Clipboard – Copy and paste content across Apple devices.
Optimized Storage – Automatically free up space on your Mac.
Auto Unlock – Unlock your Mac with your Apple Watch.
Apple Pay for Web – Use Apple Pay for secure online purchases.
Tabs for Apps – Tabs for more apps, like Maps and Mail.
Picture in Picture – Float a video window over your desktop.
iCloud Drive Desktop – Sync your Desktop and Documents folders.
Photos Memories – Automatically create curated collections of your photos.
MacBook (Late 2009 and later)
MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 and later)
MacBook Air (Late 2010 and later)
Mac mini (Mid 2010 and later)
iMac (Late 2009 and later)
Mac Pro (Mid 2010 and later)
10.12 Developer Beta – June 13, 2016
10.12 Public Beta – July 7, 2016
10.12.0 – September 20, 2016
10.12.1 – October 24, 2016
10.12.2 – December 13, 2016
10.12.3 – January 23, 2017
10.12.4 – March 27, 2017
10.12.5 – May 15, 2017
10.12.6 – July 19, 2017
Announcement: WWDC 2015 (June 8, 2015)
Developer Beta Release: WWDC 2015 (June 8, 2015)
Public Beta Release: July 9, 2015
Public Release: September 30, 2015
Split View – Work with two apps side-by-side.
Metal for Mac – Next-generation graphics technology.
Mission Control – Streamlined window organization and management.
Notes App – Add checklists, photos, and web links.
Spotlight Search – Enhanced with natural language support.
Safari – Pin favorite sites and mute audio.
Mail App – Swipe to delete messages like on iOS.
Photos – Supports third-party editing extensions.
System Integrity Protection – "Rootless" security for system files.
MacBook (Late 2008 and later)
MacBook Pro (Mid 2007 and later)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 and later)
Mac mini (Early 2009 and later)
iMac (Mid 2007 and later)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 and later)
Xserve (Early 2009)
10.11 Developer Beta – June 8, 2015
10.11 Public Beta – July 9, 2015
10.11.0 – September 30, 2015
10.11.1 – October 21, 2015
10.11.2 – December 8, 2015
10.11.3 – January 19, 2016
10.11.4 – March 21, 2016
10.11.5 – May 16, 2016
10.11.6 – July 18, 2016
Announcement: WWDC 2014 (June 2, 2014)
Developer Beta Release: WWDC 2014 (June 2, 2014)
Public Beta Release: July 24, 2014
Public Release: October 16, 2014
Redesigned Interface – A flatter, more modern translucent look.
Continuity – Seamlessly work across all your Apple devices.
Handoff – Start on one device, continue on another.
Phone Calls – Make and receive calls on your Mac.
SMS Messaging – Send and receive texts on your Mac.
iCloud Drive – All your files stored in the cloud.
Notification Center – "Today" view with interactive widgets.
Spotlight – New search bar in the center of the screen.
Safari – Redesigned interface and improved performance.
Mail – Markup attachments and Mail Drop for large files.
MacBook (Late 2008 and later)
MacBook Pro (Mid 2007 and later)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 and later)
Mac mini (Early 2009 and later)
iMac (Mid 2007 and later)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 and later)
Xserve (Early 2009)
10.10 Developer Preview – June 2, 2014
10.10 Public Beta – July 24, 2014
10.10.0 – October 16, 2014
10.10.1 – November 17, 2014
10.10.2 – January 27, 2015
10.10.3 – April 8, 2015
10.10.4 – June 30, 2015
10.10.5 – August 13, 2015
Announcement: WWDC 2013 (June 10, 2013)
Developer Beta Release: WWDC 2013 (June 10, 2013)
Public Beta Release: None
Public Release: October 22, 2013
Finder Tabs – Combine multiple Finder windows into one.
Tags – Organize and find files with colored tags.
Multiple Displays – Full menu bar and Dock on all screens.
iCloud Keychain – Securely stores your passwords and credit cards.
App Nap – Saves battery life by pausing inactive apps.
Compressed Memory – Automatically compresses inactive data for performance.
iBooks App – Your entire iBooks library is now on Mac.
Maps App – Adds Maps to the Mac for directions.
Redesigned Calendar – A major overhaul for the app.
MacBook (Late 2008 and later)
MacBook Pro (Mid 2007 and later)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 and later)
Mac mini (Early 2009 and later)
iMac (Mid 2007 and later)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 and later)
Xserve (Early 2009)
10.9 Developer Preview – June 10, 2013
10.9 Developer Preview 2 – July 22, 2013
10.9 Developer Preview 3 – August 22, 2013
10.9 Developer Preview 4 – September 16, 2013
10.9 GM – October 1, 2013
10.9.0 – October 22, 2013
10.9.1 – November 13, 2013
10.9.2 – January 27, 2014
10.9.3 – April 14, 2014
10.9.4 – June 2, 2014
10.9.5 – September 17, 2014
Announcement: WWDC 2012 (February 16, 2012)
Developer Beta Release: February 16, 2012
Public Beta Release: None
Public Release: July 25, 2012
Messages – Replaces iChat with iMessage functionality.
Notification Center – A unified alert system from iOS.
iCloud – Deeper integration for documents and data.
AirPlay Mirroring – Wirelessly stream your display to Apple TV.
Gatekeeper – A new security feature to block malware.
Reminders – A new standalone app for to-do lists.
Notes – New app for creating and syncing notes.
Game Center – Play multiplayer games with friends.
Share Sheets – System-wide sharing to social media.
MacBook (Late 2008 and later)
MacBook Pro (Mid 2007 and later)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 and later)
Mac mini (Early 2009 and later)
iMac (Mid 2007 and later)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 and later)
Xserve (Early 2009)
10.8 Developer Preview – February 16, 2012
10.8 Developer Preview 2 – March 7, 2012
10.8 Developer Preview 3 – April 3, 2012
10.8 Developer Preview 4 – May 23, 2012
10.8 Release Candidate – July 25, 2012
10.8.0 – July 25, 2012
10.8.1 – August 23, 2012
10.8.2 – September 19, 2012
10.8.3 – February 25, 2013
10.8.4 – June 25, 2013
10.8.5 – September 10, 2013
Announcement: WWDC 2011 (June 6, 2011)
Developer Beta Release: October 20, 2010
Public Beta Release: None
Public Release: July 20, 2011
Mission Control – Combines Exposé, Dashboard, and Spaces.
Launchpad – iOS-style grid for launching apps.
Full-Screen Apps – Distraction-free, immersive, full-screen mode.
Multi-Touch Gestures – New gestures for trackpads.
Auto Save & Versions – Saves documents automatically.
Resume – Re-opens apps and windows after a restart.
AirDrop – Wirelessly share files with nearby Macs.
Reversed Scrolling – Content moves in direction of finger.
Finder – New "All My Files" folder.
FaceTime – Now included in the operating system.
MacBook (Mid 2007 and later)
MacBook Pro (Mid 2007 and later)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 and later)
Mac mini (Early 2009 and later)
iMac (Mid 2007 and later)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 and later)
Xserve (Early 2009)
10.7 Developer Preview – February 2011
10.7 Gold Master – July 20, 2011
10.7.0 – July 20, 2011
10.7.1 – August 10, 2011
10.7.2 – October 12, 2011
10.7.3 – February 2, 2012
10.7.4 – May 9, 2012
10.7.5 – October 4, 2012
Announcement: WWDC 2009 (June 8, 2009)
Developer Beta Release: June 8, 2009
Public Beta Release: None
Public Release: August 28, 2009
64-bit Architecture – System-wide support for 64-bit processors.
Grand Central Dispatch – Optimized for multi-core processors.
OpenCL – Use your GPU for general-purpose computing.
Microsoft Exchange Support – Built-in support for business email.
QuickTime X – A new, redesigned media player.
Finder Rewrite – The Finder was rewritten in Cocoa.
Smaller Footprint – Frees up to 7GB of drive space.
Mac App Store – The application marketplace for Mac.
Faster Performance – Overall speed and responsiveness improvements.
MacBook (Late 2008 and later)
MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 and later)
MacBook Air (Late 2008 and later)
Mac mini (Early 2009 and later)
iMac (Mid 2007 and later)
Mac Pro (Early 2008 and later)
Xserve (Early 2009)
10.6 Developer Beta – April 2009
10.6 Public Beta – July 2009
10.6.0 – August 28, 2009
10.6.1 – October 8, 2009
10.6.2 – November 12, 2009
10.6.3 – January 28, 2010
10.6.4 – April 29, 2010
10.6.5 – June 30, 2010
10.6.6 – August 12, 2010
10.6.7 – September 23, 2010
10.6.8 – June 23, 2011
Announcement: WWDC 2006 (August 7, 2006)
Developer Beta Release: August 7, 2006
Public Beta Release: None
Public Release: October 26, 2007
Time Machine – An automatic backup utility.
Boot Camp – Run Windows on Intel-based Macs.
Spaces – Create multiple virtual desktops.
Stacks – New Dock feature for organizing files.
Redesigned Finder – Features like Cover Flow and new sidebar.
Front Row – Reworked to resemble the Apple TV interface.
Quick Look – Preview files without opening an app.
Redesigned Dock – New 3D and reflective look.
Dashboard – Now with Web Clip for creating widgets.
Power Mac G4 (2002–2003)
Power Mac G5 (2003–2007)
iMac G4 (2002–2005)
iMac G5 (2004–2007)
MacBook (2006–2007)
MacBook Pro (2006–2007)
iBook G4 (2003–2007)
Mac mini (2005–2007)
Xserve G5 (2003–2007)
10.5 Developer Beta – April 2007
10.5 Public Beta – June 2007
10.5.0 – October 26, 2007
10.5.1 – November 15, 2007
10.5.2 – December 6, 2007
10.5.3 – February 12, 2008
10.5.4 – April 15, 2008
10.5.5 – May 7, 2008
10.5.6 – June 23, 2008
10.5.7 – September 15, 2008
10.5.8 – August 5, 2009
Announcement: WWDC 2004 (June 28, 2004)
Developer Beta Release: June 28, 2004
Public Beta Release: None
Public Release: April 29, 2005
Spotlight – A new full-text and metadata search engine.
Dashboard – A new layer for mini-applications called widgets.
Automator – Automate repetitive tasks without scripting.
Safari RSS – Built-in RSS reader for web feeds.
VoiceOver – A new screen reader for visual impairment.
QuickTime 7 – New version with H.264 support.
iChat AV – Supports multi-way audio and video conferencing.
Dictionary App – Built-in dictionary and thesaurus.
Grapher – A new app for 2D and 3D graphs.
Power Mac G4 (1999–2005)
Power Mac G4 Cube (2000–2005)
Power Mac G5 (2003–2005)
iMac G3 (1999–2002)
iMac G4 (2002–2005)
iMac G5 (2004–2005)
iBook G3 (1999–2005)
iBook G4 (2003–2005)
PowerBook G3 (1999–2005)
PowerBook G4 (2001–2005)
10.4 Developer Beta – January 2005
10.4 Public Beta – April 2005
10.4.0 – April 29, 2005
10.4.1 – May 23, 2005
10.4.2 – June 13, 2005
10.4.3 – July 14, 2005
10.4.4 – August 29, 2005
10.4.5 – September 23, 2005
10.4.6 – October 14, 2005
10.4.7 – November 10, 2005
10.4.8 – December 20, 2005
10.4.9 – January 23, 2006
10.4.10 – March 29, 2006
10.4.11 – November 14, 2007
Announcement: WWDC 2003 (June 23, 2003)
Developer Beta Release: June 23, 2003
Public Beta Release: None
Public Release: October 24, 2003
Exposé – A new window management feature.
Fast User Switching – Switch users without logging out.
iChat AV – Adds audio and video conferencing.
Finder – New brushed-metal interface with a sidebar.
FileVault – On-the-fly encryption for your home folder.
Secure Empty Trash – Securely erases deleted files.
Mail App – Adds junk mail filtering.
Font Book – A new font management application.
TextEdit – Now compatible with Microsoft Word documents.
Power Macintosh G3 (1998–1999)
Power Macintosh G4 (1999–2003)
Power Macintosh G4 Cube (2000–2003)
Power Mac G5 (2003)
iMac G3 (1999–2003)
iMac G4 (2002–2003)
iBook G3 (1999–2003)
PowerBook G3 (1999–2003)
PowerBook G4 (2001–2003)
10.3 Developer Beta – February 2003
10.3 Public Beta – April 2003
10.3.0 – October 24, 2003
10.3.1 – November 17, 2003
10.3.2 – December 16, 2003
10.3.3 – January 2004
10.3.4 – March 3, 2004
10.3.5 – April 29, 2004
10.3.6 – July 19, 2004
10.3.7 – September 24, 2004
Announcement: WWDC 2002 (May 6, 2002)
Developer Beta Release: May 6, 2002
Public Beta Release: None
Public Release: August 23, 2002
iChat – Instant messaging client compatible with AIM.
Address Book – A system-wide address book.
Finder – Enhancements like spring-loaded folders and search.
Quartz Extreme – Graphics compositing on the video card.
Rendezvous – Network service discovery (later Bonjour).
Mail App – Improved spam filtering.
QuickTime 6 – Adds MPEG-4 support.
Universal Access – Accessibility features for disabled users.
Common Unix Printing System – A new printing system.
Power Macintosh G3 (1997–1999)
Power Macintosh G4 (1999–2002)
Power Macintosh G4 Cube (2000–2002)
iMac G3 (1998–2002)
iBook G3 (1999–2002)
PowerBook G3 (1998–2002)
PowerBook G4 (2001–2002)
10.2 Developer Beta – January 2002
10.2 Public Beta – March 2002
10.2.0 – August 23, 2002
10.2.1 – September 24, 2002
10.2.2 – November 12, 2002
10.2.3 – December 2002
10.2.4 – February 2003
10.2.5 – April 2003
10.2.6 – June 2003
10.2.7 – July 2003
Announcement: WWDC 2001 (May 21, 2001)
Developer Beta Release: May 2001
Public Beta Release: None
Public Release: September 25, 2001
Performance Enhancements – Faster app launch and system responsiveness.
DVD Playback – Watch movies on your Mac.
CD Burning – Burn data CDs and DVDs from the desktop.
Digital Camera Support – Improved support for digital cameras.
Interface Improvements – Tweaks for a better user experience.
Networking Features – Better connectivity and ease of use.
System Stability – Major bug fixes and improved reliability.
Native Software – Bundled with iDVD 2 and iMovie 2.
Dock Features – New contextual commands for Dock icons.
Power Macintosh G3 (1997–1999)
Power Macintosh G4 (1999–2001)
Power Macintosh G4 Cube (2000–2001)
Power Macintosh G5 (2000–2001)
iMac G3 (1998–2001)
iBook G3 (1999–2001)
PowerBook G3 (1998–2001)
PowerBook G4 (2001)
10.1.0 – September 25, 2001
10.1.1 – October 25, 2001
10.1.2 – November 21, 2001
10.1.3 – January 15, 2002
Announcement: March 21, 2001
Developer Beta Release: Before the public release
Public Beta Release: None
Public Release: March 24, 2001
Aqua Interface – New, water-themed visual user interface.
The Dock – New way to launch and switch apps.
Protected Memory – Prevents one app from crashing another.
Pre-emptive Multitasking – Better management of multiple tasks.
PDF Engine – PDF support is built-in at the core.
Mail App – New email client for the Mac.
TextEdit – A new text editor app.
Address Book – Contacts are stored system-wide.
Terminal – Unix-based command line interface.
Power Macintosh G3 (1997–1999)
Power Macintosh G4 (1999–2001)
Power Macintosh G4 Cube (2000–2001)
iMac G3 (1998–2001)
iBook G3 (1999–2001)
PowerBook G3 (1998–2001)
10.0.0 – March 24, 2001
10.0.1 – April 14, 2001
10.0.2 – May 1, 2001
10.0.3 – May 15, 2001
10.0.4 – June 22, 2001