This update also includes the Apple Music Voice Plan, new safety features for children and parents in Messages, redesigned Memories in Photos, and other features and bug fixes for your Mac.
MacOS Monterey 12.1 adds SharePlay, an entirely new way to have shared experiences with family and friends in FaceTime.
Here are the full release notes from Apple: MagSafe may stop charging on 2021 16-inch MacBook Pro computers when lid is closed and system is shut down.Menu bar extras may be obscured by the camera housing on 2021 MacBook Pro computers.HDR video playback on could cause 2021 MacBook Pro computers to panic.External displays may not charge some MacBook Pro and MacBook Air computers when connected using Thunderbolt or USB-C.Trackpad could become unresponsive to taps or clicks.Desktop and Screen Saver may appear blank after selecting photos from the Photos library.MacOS 12.1 also fixes these six notable bugs: Other new features and changes include support for the Apple Music Voice Plan, a new “Memories” experience in the Photos app, expanded guidance with Siri, new safety features for kids in Messages, Hide My Email, and more. That means you can have synced experiences with others through FaceTime to listen to music, watch videos, offer tech support, and more. While Apple didn’t launch the anticipated Universal Control feature with this update, the release brings a sizeable list of new additions and fixes.įirst up, after previously launching for iPhone and iPad, SharePlay is now available on Mac. MacOS 12.1 is showing up now for users via OTA (check > About This Mac > Software Update). Version 12.1 comes with a number of new features and changes including SharePlay going live, updates for Photos and Messages, along with fixes for six major Mac bugs. Apple has officially released its next major update for macOS Monterey.