The interface has been greatly redesigned, which is closer to the interface of the iOS platform. In the name part of the new macOS, Apple confirmed that the version number 10. 16 of the macOS will be named Big Sur on the central coast of California, and the interface has been greatly redesigned, which is closer to the interface of the iOS platform.
In fact, Apple also revealed that the new version of macOS 10. 16 Big Sur is aimed at the development of Arm architecture hardware, so it is not surprising that the interface design and operation logic are similar to those of iPhone and iPad.
At present, macOS 10. 16 Big Sur is more like iPadOS in the overall operation interface besides the brand-new icon and operation interface design. Even using Mac Catalyst, you can use the contents of the app transplanted from the iOS platform, and it can also be more closely integrated with iOS devices.
In addition, Apple has made a lot of updates in Safari browser, including adding a customizable background picture to the homepage background, adding various gadgets, automatically displaying the preview of the browsing page when the mouse cursor stays on the browsing page, and adding automatic translation function.
This time, Safari added an extension, emphasizing that users can have a high degree of control, such as manually turning on and off the extension, or confirming whether the extension is suspected of stealing privacy.
Future extensions of Safari will be available for download and installation through the Mac App Store, which will also attract more developers to join the ranks of providing content.
At the same time, users can also confirm whether the personal browsing page involves recording personal privacy at any time through Safari browser. In addition, it emphasizes that it will bring 50% faster page opening performance than Chrome browser, and also reduce the power consumption of the device.
In this update, macOS 10. 16 Big Sur also adds many functions similar to those of iOS 14, such as new message function, map navigation, brand-new search interface and so on.
At present, macOS 10. 16 Big Sur will provide preview test for developers first. It is expected that the preview version will be open to ordinary users in July and the official version will be released in autumn.
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