macOS Big Sur Now Available!

[reddevil0728]

cannot get it for my mac mini late 2012. looks like i have to get the new Mac Mini. haha

Mac Mini: Late 2014 or newer

 

[Glariel]

This update is nice
Love it

 

[lumpyme]

you will get used to it. after sometime you wouldn't even realise what has changed

Agree, it is exactly the same as the previous 10 versions of macos
The jump is nothing like jumping from Windows 8 to 10

 

[wav35_]

finally updated last night, everything works well, took about 40 to 45 mins i think (didnt really track).

but why they take away the battery percentage indicator, now have to hover over to see, just like iphone.

 

[userguy]

You can turn the battery percentage back on in System Preferences > Dock & Menu Bar

 

[Ghostrider]

Completed updated just now , from download to update, take 1hrs to complete.

 

[boba_fett]

Safari feels snappier after the upgrade But seriously, I feel a slight improvement in performance. my 13"mbp2015 has been stuttering a lot

 

[reddevil0728]

Is Big Sur more optimised for Apple silicon?

What advantages does intel mac has over Big Sur compared to Catalina? I have a mac book pro and imac 27 at home but still debating if it is better not to upgrade.

Pretty sure it will be since AS is going to be their flagship going forward

 

[teoma]

Have a 2014 MacBook Air that I did the update. Was working fine for most parts but wanted a fresh install so went ahead to doing it this weekend. Glad I did because the machine does feel smoother. All that junk accumulated over the years is gone and gives me a chance to start from fresh with all the apps, so I only download/install what I need.

 

[twosix]

Is Big Sur more optimised for Apple silicon?

What advantages does intel mac has over Big Sur compared to Catalina? I have a mac book pro and imac 27 at home but still debating if it is better not to upgrade.

Only Big Sur can work with Apple Silicon.

Not only the OS is updated, the firmware is also updated. I used to have display via hdmi problem with Catalina. During bootup, there will be no display. I have to force shutdown and reboot again. With Big Sur, this problem is almost gone. BT signal has also improved. Unlock with Apple Watch works every time now. Very happy with Big Sur.

 

[pclow59]

https://pocketnow.com/users-reporting-serious-macbook-pro-problems-after-macos-big-sur-update

 

[ahsiao80]

Safari feels snappier after the upgrade But seriously, I feel a slight improvement in performance. my 13"mbp2015 has been stuttering a lot

100% agreed with you! My MBP was even older, late 2013 model

 

[keithtan1214]

My battery life shortened to less than 2hrs after upgrade. Called Apple they said nothing to do with Big Sur just happened to need to change battery. Not really convinced, how can be so coincidental?

 

[keithtan1214]

Can expert here can advise what to do besides replacing battery?

 

[lumpyme]

100% agreed with you! My MBP was even older, late 2013 model

Have you tried chrome? It's far snappier on my mac

 

[reddevil0728]

My battery life shortened to less than 2hrs after upgrade. Called Apple they said nothing to do with Big Sur just happened to need to change battery. Not really convinced, how can be so coincidental?

Can expert here can advise what to do besides replacing battery?

what's your mac? how old is your mac? What's the battery health?

 

[Asphodeli]

My battery life shortened to less than 2hrs after upgrade. Called Apple they said nothing to do with Big Sur just happened to need to change battery. Not really convinced, how can be so coincidental?

Download coconutBattery, take a screenshot and post the image here for us to judge if your battery is kaput?

 

[teoma]

My battery life shortened to less than 2hrs after upgrade. Called Apple they said nothing to do with Big Sur just happened to need to change battery. Not really convinced, how can be so coincidental?

Not seeing battery issues on my end.

 

[renfred89]

Reset SMC, do battery calibration?

I think big sur introduced optimised charging. It auto calculates the maximum capacity based on your charge cycles to prolong battery longevity..

Can expert here can advise what to do besides replacing battery?

 

[manofsorrows]

I think steam cannot run in big sur is it... my games cannot run at all. Mac mini 2014.