There are many versions of macOS (formerly known as Mac OS X and OS X) that have been released over the years. Each version introduced new features, improvements, and design changes. Here is a list of some notable macOS versions up to that point:
1. Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah (2001): The first public version of Mac OS X, known for its Aqua user interface.
2. Mac OS X 10.1 Puma (2001): Introduced performance improvements and added features like CD burning.
3. Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar (2002): Included enhancements like Quartz Extreme for improved graphics performance.
4. Mac OS X 10.3 Panther (2003): Introduced features like Exposé and File Vault for security.
5. Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger (2005): Brought Spotlight search, Dashboard, and improved support for Intel processors.
6. Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard (2007): Notable for Time Machine, Spaces, and Boot Camp for running Windows on Macs.
7. Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard (2009): Focused on performance improvements and introduced support for 64-bit applications.
8. OS X 10.7 Lion (2011): Brought a more iOS-like interface and features like Launchpad and Mission Control.
9. OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion (2012): Enhanced integration with iCloud and added features like Notification Centre.
10. OS X 10.9 Mavericks (2013): Focused on performance and introduced Apple Maps and iBook’s.
11. OS X 10.10 Yosemite (2014): Brought a visual refresh, Continuity for better integration with iOS devices, and Handoff.
12. OS X 10.11 El Capitan (2015): Focused on performance improvements and added Split View for multitasking.
13. macOS Sierra (10.12) (2016): Introduced Siri integration, Universal Clipboard, and auto-unlock with Apple Watch.
14. macOS High Sierra (10.13) (2017): Focused on under-the-hood improvements and introduced the Apple File System (APFS).
15. macOS Mojave (10.14) (2018): Brought Dark Mode, Desktop Stacks, and enhanced privacy features.
16. macOS Catalina (10.15) (2019): Introduced Sidecar for using an iPad as a second display and replaced iTunes with Music, Podcasts, and TV apps.
17. macOS Big Sur (11.0) (2020): Featured a significant visual overhaul, Control Centre, and support for Apple Silicon (M1) processors.
18. macOS Monterey (12.0) (2021): Announced with features like Universal Control and improvements to FaceTime and Safari.
19. macOS Ventura (13.0) (2022):is the nineteenth major release of macOS, Apple's operating system for Macintosh computers. The successor to macOS Monterey, it was announced at WWDC 2022 on June 6, 2022, and launched on October 24, 2022.
20. macOS Sonoma, aka macOS (14.0) (2023): is the latest version of macOS that was introduced at WWDC 2023 and was released to the public on September 26, 2023.
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