What is the latest iOS for Mac?
Curious to know the name of the latest iOS for Mac? Well, first of all, you need to understand that the system running on Mac computers is not iOS but macOS. And you will see in this guide a list with all the versions already released to this day.
An overview of all versions of macOS and Mac OS X released by Apple can be found in this guide, including a comprehensive list of the latest release for each OS X and macOS version.
- macOS 13: Ventura – October 24, 2022 (Latest: 13.2.1)
- macOS 12: Monterey – October 25, 2021 (Latest: 12.6.2)
- macOS 11: Big Sur – November 12, 2020 (Latest: 11.7.2)
- macOS 10.15: Catalina – October 7, 2019 (Latest: 10.15.7, Security Update 2022-005)
- macOS 10.14: Mojave – September 24, 2018 (Latest: 10.14.6)
- macOS 10.13: High Sierra – September 25, 2017 (Latest: 10.13.6)
- macOS 10.12: Sierra – September 20, 2016 (Latest: 10.12.6)
- OS X 10.11: El Capitan – September 30, 2015 (Latest: 10.11.6)
- OS X 10.10: Yosemite – October 16, 2014 (Latest: 10.10.5)
- OS X 10.9 Mavericks – October 22, 2013 (Latest: 10.9.5)
- OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion – July 25, 2012 (Latest: 10.8.5)
- OS X 10.7 Lion – July 20, 2011 (Latest: 10.7.5)
- OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard – August 28, 2009 (Latest: 10.6.8)
- OS X 10.5 Leopard – October 26, 2007 (Latest: 10.5.8)
- OS X 10.4 Tiger– April 29, 2005 (Latest: 10.4.11)
- OS X 10.3 Panther – October 24, 2003 (Latest: 10.3.9)
- OS X 10.2: Jaguar – August 14, 2002 (Latest: 10.2.8)
- OS X 10.1: Puma – September 15, 2001 (Latest: 10.1.5)
- OS X 10.0: Cheetah – March 14, 2001 (Latest: 10.0.4)
- OS X 10 beta: Kodiak – September 13, 2000
How to Check if You Have the Latest Version
To determine the version of macOS that you are using, go to the Apple icon in the upper left corner and select “About This Mac“. This will display the current version of macOS installed on your computer, as well as the latest version available.
How to install the latest version of macOS
To check for software updates in Ventura, Monterey, Big Sur, Mojave, or Catalina:
- Go to System Preferences.
- Click on Software Update.
- Enable the option to Download new updates when available.
- Check the box for Install macOS updates.