Определение версии macOS, установленной на компьютере Mac
Версию операционной системы компьютера Mac и сведения о ее актуальности можно найти в разделе «Об этом Mac».
Установлена ли на вашем компьютере Mac последняя версия операционной системы (macOS или OS X)? Используется ли версия, необходимая для другого продукта, который вы хотите использовать со своим компьютером Mac? Какие версии более ранние (старее) или более поздние (новее)? Для этого узнайте, какая версия установлена в настоящее время.
Если используемая версия macOS не актуальна, вы можете установить более позднюю.
Какая версия macOS установлена?
В меню Apple () в углу экрана выберите пункт «Об этом Mac». Вы увидите название macOS, например macOS Mojave, и номер версии. Если нужно также узнать номер сборки, для его отображения щелкните номер версии.
В данном примере показана macOS Catalina 10.15 (сборка 19A583).
Какая версия macOS последняя?
Ниже перечислены все операционные системы Mac, начиная с самой последней. Каждый основной выпуск macOS получает новое название, например macOS Catalina. Актуальные версии macOS добавляются в эту статью по мере выхода соответствующих обновлений.
Если на компьютере Mac установлена более старая версия любой операционной системы Mac, необходимо установить последние обновления ПО Apple, в состав которых могут входить важные обновления системы безопасности и обновления программ, устанавливаемых с помощью macOS, например Safari, «Книги», «Сообщения», «Почта», «Музыка», «Календарь» и «Фото».
Complete list of Mac OS X & macOS versions
Every version of Mac OS X and macOS ever from the first to the latest macOS (including the beta), plus how to tell which version you have
By Lewis Painter, Senior Staff Writer 
| 22 Jun 20
Wondering what the name of the latest macOS version is? Curious about the versions of Mac OS X that came before? Here we’ll fill you in on the names of the different versions of the Mac operating system: from the newest macOS to the first version of Mac OS X and the codenames that Apple used for them. We’ll also show you how you can check which version of macOS you are running and find out what the latest version of macOS is.
If you are wondering what the next version of macOS will be called it’s going to be Big Sur! And rather than version 10.16, it’ll be version 11.
Mac OS X was first introduced almost 20 years ago in September 2000. With that anniversary coming up we have high hopes for the 20th anniversary version of the Mac operating system, but that’s in the future. In this article we are interested in the history of Mac OS X, or macOS as it is now known.
For an overview of the features of the various versions of the Mac operating system, showing how it has developed over time, take a look at our video above. If you want to know the names Apple assigned to Mac OS X over the years, and the codenames that were used internally, read on.
List of macOS version names
Here’s an overview of every version of macOS and Mac OS X Apple has released. You’ll find a complete list of OS X version code names, along with internal code names (if available):
OS X 10 beta: Kodiak — 13 September 2000
OS X 10.0: Cheetah — 24 March 2001
OS X 10.1: Puma — 25 September 2001
OS X 10.2: Jaguar — 24 August 2002
OS X 10.3 Panther (Pinot) — 24 October 2003
OS X 10.4 Tiger (Merlot) — 29 April 2005
[OS X 10.4.4 Tiger (Chardonnay)]
OS X 10.5 Leopard (Chablis) — 26 October 2007
OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard — 28 August 2009
OS X 10.7 Lion (Barolo) — 20 July 2011
OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion (Zinfandel) — 25 July 2012
OS X 10.9 Mavericks (Cabernet) — 22 October 2013
OS X 10.10: Yosemite (Syrah) — 16 October 2014
OS X 10.11: El Capitan (Gala) — 30 September 2015
macOS 10.12: Sierra (Fuji) — 20 September 2016
macOS 10.13: High Sierra (Lobo) — 25 September 2017
macOS 10.14: Mojave (Liberty) — 24 September 2018
macOS 10.15: Catalina (Jazz) — 7 October 2019
macOS 11: Big Sur — currently in beta
Mac OS X & macOS names
As you can see from the list above, with the exception of the first OS X beta, all versions of the Mac operating system from 2001 to 2012 were all named after big cats, from Cheetah to Panther to Mountain Lion.
But while the public-facing builds were named after big cats, internally, they were named after wines (aside from OS X 10.6 and macOS 10.13, both of which had no codename).
Even after Apple switched public-facing code-names to places in California back in 2013, it carried on naming them after wines internally until 2014. In 2015, Apple decided to change the theme of internal code-names from wines to types of apple. Original.
We find it amusing that in 2019 Apple’s Californian names circled back to a cat-theme with Catalina (which is named after a Californian island).
In 2016, Apple took the plunge to unify the branding of its operating systems by rebranding Mac OS X to macOS, which sits nicely alongside iOS, tvOS and watchOS.
What’s the latest macOS
Wondering what the latest version of macOS is? It is currently macOS Catalina, also known as macOS 10.15. You can find the details of the latest version of Catalina here and download latest version from Apple here.
In the autumn of 2020 Apple will launch macOS Big Sur, which will be macOS 11. You can find out more about Big Sur here. Plus we have this comparison of Big Sur and Catalina here.
Prior to the release of Catalina we had macOS 10.14 Mojave. Version 10.14.6 arrived on 26 September 2019. The latest version is here.
Before Mojave was, macOS High Sierra, with the 10.13.6 update being the most recent. High Sierra is available here.
If you want an older version of macOS take a look at our article about getting old versions of macOS and Mac OS X.
Whichever version of macOS you are running you should always keep it up-to-date with Apple’s latest updates and security fixes.
Apple releases various updates to the OS throughout the year, so you can expect updates from time to time. Read about the latest version of Catalina here, and find out about the latest version of macOS Mojave here.
How to tell which macOS you are running
You can tell which version of macOS you are running by clicking on the Apple logo in the top left and choosing About This Mac.
How to update to the newest macOS
If you want to update your Mac to a newer version of macOS the method will be determined by the version of macOS you are running.
In older versions the Mac operating system updates came via the Mac App Store, while in newer versions the updates come via System Preferences > Software Update.
In fact many years ago system updates came via Software Update — it’s only been in recent years that they arrived via the Mac App Store. As of Mojave, which arrived in 2018, there has been a new pane in System Preferences where you can find Software Updates.
You can get to System Preferences from the Apple menu: Click on the Apple logo in the top left and choose System Preferences. You may be taken straight to the Software Update pane, if not click on the Software Update cog icon. Your Mac will search for an update and if there is one you can choose Update Now.
Some Macs will be set to update automatically. If you want your Mac to update automatically follow these steps:
In Mojave or Catalina:
- Open System Preferences.
- Click on Software Update.
- Check the box beside Download new updates when available.
- Now select the box Install macOS updates.
In High Sierra or earlier:
- Open System Preferences.
- Click on App Store.
- Check the box beside Automatically check for updates — it should have a tick in it as should the four options below that…
- Now deselect the box beside Download newly available updates in the background.
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Author: Lewis Painter, Senior Staff Writer
Having covered Apple for five years, Lewis reviews the latest hardware and provides helpful buying advice. His focus is on iPhone, but he also dabbles with Apple Watch, Apple TV, iPad and AirPods.
What version of macOS can my Mac run?
Find out what version of macOS or Mac OS X your Mac can run with our macOS compatibility checker.
By Karen Haslam, Editor 
| 26 Jun 20
Wondering which versions of macOS or Mac OS X your Mac can run? Our macOS compatibility checker will show you what Macs the different versions of macOS and Mac OS X support so you can tell which OS is best for your Mac.
Which versions of macOS does my Mac support?
Apple releases a new version of the Mac operating system almost every year, but it won’t support every Mac. Each year more and more Macs fall by the wayside, unable to be updated to take advantage of the latest features. Read on to find out which Macs are supported by each version of the Mac Operating System.
Officially, the operating system that was available on that Mac at the time that you bought it is the oldest version of macOS that can run on that Mac. It’s likely that an older OS won’t include the necessary drivers for the hardware on your newer Mac.
Not sure which Mac you own? Check our article about how to identify your Mac.
Big Sur compatibility
Big Sur is the next version of macOS. It’s currently in beta, but it will be available to install on Macs later in 2020. Here’s a list of the Macs that will be able to run macOS Big Sur:
- MacBook models from early 2015 or later
- MacBook Air models from 2013 or later
- MacBook Pro models from 2013 or later
- Mac mini models from 2014 or later
- iMac models from 2014 or later
- iMac Pro (all models)
- Mac Pro models from 2013 or later
Catalina compatibility
Catalina arrived in October 2019 and supports the following Macs:
- MacBook (Early 2015 or later)
- MacBook Air (Mid-2012 or later)
- MacBook Pro (Mid-2012 or later)
- Mac mini (Late 2012 or later)
- iMac models late 2012 or later
- iMac Pro (all models)
- Mac Pro (late 2013)
Mojave compatibility
Mojave arrived in September 2018 and supported the following Macs:
- MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)
- MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)
- MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer)
- Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)
- iMac (Late 2012 or newer)
- iMac Pro (all models)
- Mac Pro (Late 2013, plus mid-2010 and mid-2012 models with recommended Metal-capable GPU)
High Sierra compatibility
High Sierra arrived in September 2017 and supported the following Macs:
- MacBook (Late 2009 or newer)
- MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)
- MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
- Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer)
- iMac (Late 2009 or newer)
- Mac Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)
Sierra compatibility
Sierra arrived in September 2016 and supported the following Macs:
- MacBook (Late 2009 or newer)
- MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)
- MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
- Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer)
- iMac (Late 2009 or newer)
- Mac Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)
El Capitan compatibility
El Capitan arrived in September 2015 and supported the following Macs:
- MacBook (Early 2015)
- MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminium, or Early 2009 or newer)
- MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
- MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
- Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
- iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
- Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
- Xserve (Early 2009)
Yosemite compatibility
Yosemite arrived in October 2014 and supported the following Macs:
- iMac (Mid-2007 or later)
- MacBook (13″ Late 2008 Aluminum, Early 2009 or later)
- MacBook Pro (13″ Mid-2009 or later)
- MacBook Pro (15″ Mid/Late 2007 or later)
- MacBook Pro (17″ Late 2007 or later)
- MacBook Air (Late 2008 or later)
- Mac mini (Early 2009 or later)
- Mac Pro (Early 2008 or later)
- Xserve (Early 2009)
Mavericks compatibility
Mavericks arrived in October 2013 and supported the following Macs:
- iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
- MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
- MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
- Xserve (Early 2009)
- MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
- Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
- Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
Mountain Lion compatibility
Mountain Lion, the last of the ‘cat’ versions of macOS launched in July 2012 and supported the following Macs:
- iMac (Mid-2007 or newer)
- MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
- MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
- MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
- Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
- Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
- Xserve (Early 2009)
Wondering how long Apple will support your Mac for? Read: How long do Macs last?
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Author: Karen Haslam, Editor
An ex-Apple PR, Karen’s career highlights include interviewing Apple’s Steve Wozniak and discussing Steve Jobs’ legacy on the BBC. Her focus is Mac, but she lives and breathes Apple.