Not all macOS Monterey features will work on Mac computers with Intel processors

Recently, Apple announced the macOS Monterey operating system. Many Mac computers will receive it,

but not all new features will be available.

What is known

According to the official Apple website, computers based on Intel processors will not receive the following features of the new OS:

  • Blurred background on FaceTime
  • Live Text function, which allows you to copy text from images
  • Globe in the Maps app
  • Detailed maps of San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York and London
  • Voice conversion of speech in Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Finnish
  • The ability to dictate text on your device in offline mode.
  • Dictation of text without time limit (previously there was a maximum of 60 seconds)

Take advantage of all the features of macOS MontereyOnly users of devices with the proprietary M1 ARM chip will be able to do so. The company does not explain the reason for the restrictions. Most likely, in this way Apple decided to encourage customers to switch to newer devices. Let us remind you that the M1 chip currently powers the MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, Mac mini and 23-inch iMac.

Source: MacRumors

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