Apple has announced software updates on all its devices including its macs which means a new version of macOS Big Sur is here. The new macOS Big Sur 11.3 brings a lot of updates to the OS and functionalities like support for AirTag, including iPhone and iPad app improvements for Macs with M1.

Not only this, the updates introduce separate skin tone variations for emoji with couples, and adds more diverse voice options for Siri. If you are a gamer then you will be happy to know that the update also brings support to Xbox Series X|S Wireless Controller or Sony PS5 DualSense Wireless Controller.

Then you have a redesigned News+ feed, customization option for Safari’s Sart Page section and a lot more. Here’s is the complete changelong of the new macOS Big Sur 11.3:

AirTag and Find My

Support for AirTag to keep track of and find your important items like your keys, wallet, backpack, and more, privately and securely in the Find My app
The Find My network with hundreds of millions of devices can help you find your AirTag, even when it isn’t nearby
Lost Mode notifies you when your AirTag is found, and you can enter a phone number where you can be contacted

iPhone and iPad apps on Macs with M1

Option to change an iPhone and iPad app’s window size
Support for displaying the highest resolution version of an iPhone or iPad app in full screen
Keyboard support for iPhone and iPad games designed to use device tilt
Keyboard, mouse, and trackpad support for iPhone and iPad games that support game controllers

Emoji

Support for separate skin tones for each individual in all variations of the couple kissing emoji and couple with heart emoji
New face emojis, heart emojis, woman with a beard emoji

Siri

Siri now includes more diverse voice options

Apple Music

Autoplay keeps music playing by automatically playing a similar song, once you’ve reached the end of a song or playlist
City charts showcase what’s popular in over 100 cities from all over the world

Podcasts

Podcasts Show Pages are redesigned to make it easier to start listening
Option to save and download episodes, automatically adding them to your Library for quick access
Download behavior and notification settings can be customized on a show-by-show basis
Top Charts and popular categories in Search help you discover new shows

News

Redesigned News+ feed enables Apple News+ subscribers to quickly find, download, and manage magazine and newspaper issues
All-new Search experience that helps you find relevant topics, channels, and stories

Safari

Start Page section order can now be customized
Additional WebExtensions API lets developers offer extensions that replace the new tab page
Web Speech API lets developers incorporate speech recognition into their webpages for real-time captioning, dictation, and voice navigation
WebM and Vorbis video and audio format support

Reminders

Ability to sort Today Smart list
Support for syncing the order of reminders in lists across your devices
Option to print your reminder lists

Gaming

Xbox Series X|S Wireless Controller or Sony PS5 DualSense Wireless Controller support

Mac computers with the M1 chip

Hibernation support

About This Mac

About this Mac displays Apple warranty status and AppleCare+ coverage in the Service tab when signed in with Apple ID
Support for purchasing and enrolling in AppleCare+ for eligible Mac computers from About This Mac

This release also fixes the following issues:

Reminders created via Siri may be unintentionally set for early morning hours
iCloud Keychain might not turn off
AirPods audio routing to incorrect device for Automatic Switching
AirPods Automatic Switching notifications might be missing or duplicated
External 4K monitors may not display in full resolution when connected over USB-C
Login window may not display properly after restarting Mac mini (M1, 2020)
The Dwell feature may not work in the Accessibility Keyboard

Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices and require an Apple ID.

via Apple