Apple recently released macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 beta ahead of the Big Sur's official release to the public. The launch came with references to three possible mac releases.
According to 9to5 Mac, the latest beta update includes performance improvements on Apple's updated devices. The beta also includes a new set of wallpapers as well as bug fixes.
Aside from fixes, macOS followers also noticed the few additions to the list bundle files in the macOS System Library folder. The said bundle files relate to mac models that Apple did not release yet.
The mac System Library folder usually plays a big role in an early indication of what mac model Apple plans to release next. Back in 2019, the source indicated that the tech giant will release the 16-inch Mac Book Pro.
macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 on its first beta showed two brand new files that reports say could be references to two new unreleased Macs. The 10th beta, on the other hand, showed another new file, a reference to another rumored future Mac release.
Reports suggest that the three brand new files on the System Library could be references to three new Macs soon to launch in the market. While others believe that the references could all relate to one specific model.
Beta update features
macOS Big Sur 11.0 beta update brings in a series of innovations. It made features improvements on system sounds, dock icons as well as the curvature of the window corners.
The beta update also features an iOS alike customizable Control Center. Apple put in the key system in more touch accessible designs making them appear lighter yet more modern.
The beta groups interact with notifications by apps making activities easier to view. iOS style widgets can be seen modified and in different sizes at the Notification Center.
Browsing on the macOS Big Sur 11.0.1 beta comes with more options to choose from. Apple's own Safari known to be faster and more battery efficient come with customized wallpapers.
Users may port Firefox and Chrome extensions to Safari and enjoy the tabs that now support webpage previews. It also comes with a built-in language translation.
Big Sur public release deferral a mystery
Apple released the ten betas of macOS Big Sur 11.0 on October 14. Since more than a month passed, the public expects an official public release. However, Apple once again released a beta version limiting the access to registered macOS developers.
iDrop News connects the delay to the rumored release of the new 13-inch Apple Silicon MacBooks and a possible 16-inch Intel MacBook Pro in November. The public expects Big Sur to be ready and come along with the said release.
However, as of the moment, Big Sur is not completely what Apple expects it to be so another release of a developer version will make the software available should the release pushes through with an 11.0.1 patch at hand.
Anyone enrolled in the Developer Beta Program can download the new beta from the Apple Developer Center. It also comes as an over the air update for devices with proper configuration profile.
