Names For Mac Os Versions

Here is the list of macOS names and version numbers in chronological order: Kodiak Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah Mac OS X 10.0 Puma Mac OS X 10.1 Jaguar Mac OS X 10.2 Panther Mac OS X 10.3 Tiger Mac OS X 10.4 Leopard Mac OS X 10.5 Snow Leopard Mac OS X 10.6 Lion Mac OS X 10.7 Mountain Lion OS X 10.8 Mavericks OS X 10.9 Yosemite OS X 10.10 El Capitan OS. List of older Mac OS Versions. Following Mac OS versions are still running on older Macs, but Apple does not support them anymore, and there is no point to upgrade (or downgrade) to them: OS X 10.7 Lion; OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard; Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard; Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger; Mac OS X 10.3 Panther; Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar; Mac OS X 10.1 Puma; Mac OS X.

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Is your Mac up to date with the latest version of the Mac operating system (macOS or OS X)? Is it using the version required by some other product that you want to use with your Mac? Which versions are earlier (older) or later (newer, more recent)? To find out, learn which version is installed now.

If your macOS isn't up to date, you may be able to update to a later version.

Which macOS version is installed?

From the Apple menu  in the corner of your screen, choose About This Mac. You should see the macOS name, such as macOS Mojave, followed by its version number. If you need to know the build number as well, click the version number to see it.

This example shows macOS Catalina version 10.15 build 19A583.

Which macOS version is the latest?

These are all Mac operating systems, starting with the most recent. When a major new macOS is released, it gets a new name, such as macOS Catalina. As updates that change the macOS version number become available, this article is updated to show the latest version of that macOS.

If your Mac is using an earlier version of any Mac operating system, you should install the latest Apple software updates, which can include important security updates and updates for the apps that are installed by macOS, such as Safari, Books, Messages, Mail, Music, Calendar, and Photos.

Is your Mac up to date with the latest version of the Mac operating system (macOS or OS X)? Is it using the version required by some other product you want to use with your Mac? Which versions are earlier (older) or later (newer, more recent)? To find out, learn which version is installed now.

If your macOS isn't up to date, you may be able to update to a later version.

Which macOS version is installed?

From the Apple menu  in the corner of your screen, choose About This Mac. You should see the macOS name, such as macOS Mojave, followed by its version number. If you need to know the build number as well, click the version number to see it.

This example shows macOS Catalina version 10.15 build 19A583.

What is the latest macOS version?

These are all Mac operating systems, starting with the most recent. When a major new macOS is released, it gets a new name, such as macOS Catalina. As updates that change the macOS version number become available, this article will be updated to show the latest version of that macOS.

Newest Mac Os

If your Mac is using an earlier version of any Mac operating system, you should install the latest Apple software updates, which can include important security updates and updates for the apps that are installed by macOS, such as Safari, Books, Messages, Mail, Music, Calendar and Photos.

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