All macOS Versions in Order Until 2024
May. 21, 2024Full List of All macOS Versions
Back in 1996, Apple rolled out the first Mac operating system that could rival Windows. Since then, Apple has evolved year-on-year to become one of the most influential and biggest players in the PC industry.
The company’s crack marketing team decided it was time for a change and started naming following macOS releases based on a new theme – places in California. Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks was the first version named under Apple’s new theme.
That said, there were some challenges too. One of the major issues was slow performance. As a result, Apple shifted its focus to performance with the next release.
Besides, some of the most popular apps were born with this Mac OS version. Interestingly, a few of them continue to live even today like Mail and Contacts.
Apple’s fifth software update brought the following:
Apple’s sixth major Mac operating system was released on October 26, 2007, and it was one of the most changing Mac systems. Mac OS X Leopard greatly changed the Mac desktop with the introduction of a Dock, a new menu bar, and Stacks. It came in two editions. One was a desktop or personal computer version, which cost $129. The second was a server version (Mac OS X Server) which cost $499.
Mac OS X Leopard arrived with the following features:
Rolled out on August 28, 2009, Mac OS X Snow Leopard was Leopard’s successor and Apple’s answer to Windows XP. It primarily focused on expanding 64-bit architecture and introduced the App Store as well. Snow Leopard was introduced at a low price of $29, which attracted more sales upon release.
The most notable upgrades include the Notification Center, Share Sheets, and more. Besides, Macs got support for some popular iOS apps like Reminders, Messages, and Notes. Mountain Lion also turned iCal into Calendar and iChat into iMessage.
You can always check the current macOS version is installed on your Mac. Here’s what you need to do:
