macOS Mojave FAQ: Everything you need to know!

Apple has just unveiled the next operating system for Mac. Here's where you'll find out all about what's to come!

At WWDC 2018, Apple announced the next big update to macOS, which supports the Mac mini, iMac, Mac Pro, MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro. There are plenty of new features coming our way and here's where you'll find out all about them.

What's new with macOS Mojave?

Here's where you find out updated news on macOS 10.14, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back regularly.

June 4, 2018: Apple announces macOS Mojave

Apple just announced macOS 10.14 with a new name, dozens of new features, and a whole lot more. Here's where you'll find out everything about it!

What, why, when, and how to get macOS Mojave

What is macOS Mojave?

macOS Mojave is Apple's newest version of the desktop and laptop operating system for Mac computers. Every year, Apple comes up with a new name for its operating system and this year is no different. This year's update has lots of big features, including a systemwide dark mode, Mac App Store redesign, and better Privacy and Security options. Below are more details about everything new coming in macOS Mojave.

Why macOS Mojave?

Well, it looks like the team that names macOS every year decided to come down from the mountain and head to the desert - hence, Mojave, which is a desert

When can I download the official version of macOS Mojave?

macOS 10.14 is available as a beta for developers right now. If you're not a developer you'll be able to download it for free this fall.

If you plan on downloading the developer beta, be smart about it: If you only have a single Mac, make sure you create a partition to run beta software or install on a secondary Mac you don't rely on for everyday use.

The final version — the public version that is no longer in beta — will be available this fall as a free update in the Mac App Store.

How do I upgrade to macOS Mojave?

Apple makes it really easy to upgrade to new versions of its operating system across all devices. If you're unsure how to get the latest software upgrade, we have you covered with a comprehensive guide.

How to upgrade your Mac software

My Mac is old, can I upgrade to macOS Mojave?

The latest Mac operating system will run on the following devices:

• iMac (Late 2009 & later)
• MacBook Air (2010 or newer)
• MacBook (Late 2009 or newer)
• Mac mini (2010 or newer)
• MacBook Pro (2010 or newer)
• Mac Pro (2010 or newer)

Will there be any features that won't work on my older Mac that is listed as compatible with macOS Mojave?

Similar to El Capitan, Sierra, and High Sierra, if your Mac was built prior to 2012, you won't be able to take advantage of the Metal Graphics framework and many of the Continuity features, but the rest of macOS High Sierra should be just fine.

Is this a free upgrade?

That's right! Apple stopped charging for software upgrades quite a few years back. macOS High Sierra is a free update for all iMac, Mac mini, and Mac laptop computers that are compatible.

OK, so what are the new features coming to macOS Mojave?

There are dozens of new features coming to macOS 10.14. Some are under the hood and you might not even notice (except for the faster, smoother performance. Here's a list of the biggest features coming soon.

Systemwide dark mode for Mac

That's right! Apple finally gave us a full, system-wide Dark Mode for Mac, not just for the Menu bar, but for built-in apps, and the Mac App Store!

All new Mac App Store design

Speaking of which, Apple also announced that the Mac App Store is getting a complete overhaul. It's going to get all the great content that the App Store on iPhone and iPad has, like a Discovery tab with editorials about great Mac apps, personal stories from industry professionals that use Mac apps, and a list of the most popular apps you can get right now.

There's also going to be a dedicated Rating and Reviews center where you can read reviews, write your own reviews, and see responses from developers.

New privacy controls

You'll be able to control permissions for more apps, like the Camera and Microphone, in addition to things you already control, like locations, reminders, contacts, and more.

Cookie tracking - Safari will "shut down" likes and comment stuff so you can decide whether to allow websites to track you after you react.

Fingerprinting - Just like you can be identified by a fingerprint, your device can be identified by a unique set of configuration. Like fonts, plug-ins, and configurations. People can track you based on these assets. Mojave will only show built-in fonts, basic system configs, and hides plug-ins so websites can't track you.

Home app on Mac

That's right, the Home app is finally coming to macOS. It's going to have all the same great features as the iOS app, but it's on the Mac!

News app on Mac

Yup. The News app is coming to Mac with Mojave. It's all the same great features coming to the (also updated) News app in iOS 12, but dedicated on your Mac.

In addition, the Stocks app is coming to Mac. The Stocks app is also getting a major update with integration of the News app, customized with business and financial news.

Desktop Stacks

Desktop Stacks lets you stack your desktop icons automatically into stacks by kind, date, or tab. You can click on the stack to see whats in it. Double-click on an icon to open it. Drag an item to your desktop and it'll automatically jump into the stack.

New features in Finder

A new Gallery View has a big preview up top and thumbnails across the bottom. With images, you can get new details in the sidebar which supports full metadata.

New Quick Actions lets you rotate, markup, or access more things you can do in Preview. Quick Action area is contextual. You can create a new PDF by grabbing multiple single PDF files and images. Run custom Automator actions.

Quick Look integrated with Markup. - When you Quick Look at a PDF you can access markup without having to fully open the document in Preview. Rotate crop images, crop images all in Quick Look.

New screenshot tools

You can double-click on a screenshot to automatically jump into Markup and access different tools right in the screenshot.

There's going to be screen capture for video, which will allow you to grab a screenshot of a video. You'll also be able to drag screenshots (and videos) into a new document.

New Continuity Camera with iPhone, iPad, and Mac

You'll be able to select an object in an image editing app. Then, take a photo on your iPhone. The image will appear directly in the document you have open on your Mac.

The same works for scanning documents. Your Camera scans the document and the scan goes immediately into the program you're working in on your Mac.

Voice Memos on Mac

Apple is bringing Voice Memos to Mac in Mojave. It's just like Voice Memos on iPhone and iPad, but on Mac! You can drag your voice memo files directly into apps like Garage Band.

APFS for Fusion Drive

Though it was casually mentioned at the very end of Apple's news about Mojave, it's true. APFS is going to support Fusion drives in Mojave.

A sneak peek at the future of iOS and Mac app porting

Apple clarified to us at WWDC that there is not going to be a merger of iOS and macOS. However, the team is working on a framework that will make it much, much easier for developers to port their iOS apps to Mac. In fact, the "sneak peek" available in macOS Mojave is that the News, Stocks, Voice Memos, and Home apps are all coming to Mac using the framework.

This new features will be available to developers some time in 2019.

And a whole lot more!

Apple mentioned a few more major features coming in macOS Mojave, like CoreML 2 and CreateML, plus some smaller features weren't mentioned, but we're going to see this fall. We'll be updating this post as we learn more.

If you have any questions, please put them in the comments section and we'll try to answer them as best we can, as we learn more about macOS 10.14.