macOS Big Sur releases on November 12

The news: Apple confirmed the release date for macOS Big Sur at their ‘one more thing’ event on November 10.

  • The new, redesigned software for Macs ships on November 12
  • New features include: a refreshed UI with new icons and sounds, an all-new Messages app, and Control Center
  • Major software updates from Apple usually release between 10am-1pm PST

Our take: This is less than 2 days away! We’ve been waiting on confirmation from Apple on when this was coming, and here it is.