If Catalina is working for me on my 2017 MacBook Pro, what are the reasons I might want to go to Big Sur?

If Catalina is working for me on my 13" 2017 MacBook Pro, what are the reasons I might want to go to Big Sur?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jul 18, 2021 4:38 PM

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FoxFifth

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Jul 18, 2021 4:52 PM in response to eastbayjoe

See the following: macOS Big Sur - Features - Apple

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