Apple releases the first public beta of macOS Big Sur. Is your Mac compatible?

Apple has today released the first public beta of macOS Big Sur, shortly after seeding the fourth developer beta. Aside from a major design overhaul, macOS Big Sur introduces an updated Messages app, a new control center, fresh app icons, a reimagined design for the sidebar, and an overhauled notification center, complete with redesigned widgets and interactive notifications.

macOS Big Sur also brings a redesigned photo picker to make sharing media easier, and adds a new search feature to the Messages app too. Users can now also create a custom guide for certain spots and see an indoor map for locations such as shopping centers and airports. You can check out all the full changelog here.

If you are interested in trying macOS Big Sur, here’s the list of Macs that are compatible with the latest OS update:

  • MacBook (2015) and later
  • MacBook Pro (Late 2013) and later
  • iMac (2014) and later
  • Mac Pro (2013) and later
  • MacBook Air (2013) and later
  • Mac Mini (2014) and later
  • iMac Pro (2017) and later

The post Apple releases the first public beta of macOS Big Sur. Is your Mac compatible? appeared first on Pocketnow.

iPhone 12 series could include OLED panels, but with better displays in two of them

Samsung is working to deliver thinner and better OLED displays, and we could see them in the higher-end models of next year's iPhone 12

The post iPhone 12 series could include OLED panels, but with better displays in two of them appeared first on Pocketnow.

Samsung is giving more premium features to its mid-range smartphones

We will soon start getting more and more flagship features in Samsung mid-range smartphones that will benefit the Galaxy A and Galaxy J series

The post Samsung is giving more premium features to its mid-range smartphones appeared first on Pocketnow.