5 Things to Know About the macOS 10.15.1 Update

Apple has released macOS Catalina 10.15.1 update for Mac with new Emoji, Homekit Secure Video support, AirPods Pro support and other changes. This is the first major update for macOS Catalina.

We did see two additional updates that fixed some issues, but the macOS 10.15.1 update was one that many users were waiting for. While Apple is adding new Emojis and features, this is also a bug fix and problem solver update. There is a chance for some users to make macOS Catalina worth the upgrade.

This look at macOS 10.15.1 tells you what’s new, what to expect from the release date and time, details about the beta, and whether it will make macOS Catalina worth installing.

macOS 10.15.1 Release Date

The macOS 10.15.1 release date is now here. You can find this update on your Mac by checking for updates. You may need to install the additional update before this update appears.

This shares some features with iOS 13.2, which arrived yesterday. There is a possibility that it will pave the way for Apple to announce the MacBook Pro 16.

macOS 10.15.1 Release Time

The release time came just after 10:00 pm Pacific. If Apple normally releases new updates right now and they choose to release the update alongside iOS 13.2, that would make even more sense. There is a breakdown of this time in other regions below.

You should be able to download this update to your Mac right now.

macOS 10.15.1: What’s New

The new emoji is part of the macOS 10.15.1 update.

We know some of the new macOS 10.15.1 features, as well as bug fixes and improvements. Here’s what’s new in this update. We may add more as we have more time to implement the update.

There are many bug fixes, including;

We’ll share more as we learn about new macOS Catalina 10.15.1 features.

What’s Next for macOS Catalina?

As Apple continues to add new features and work on bugs and macOS Catalina issues, we’ll likely see a macOS 10.15.2 beta in the coming weeks.

While it may be tempting to install the macOS Catalina beta as soon as it comes out, the beta can bring more problems, especially in the first release.

Expect to see the developer beta of the next macOS update in November, and potentially smaller additional or point updates in the coming weeks.

Should You Install macOS 10.15.1?

If you’re still using macOS Mojave at this point, you may want to wait a few more days or weeks to switch to macOS Catalina unless absolutely necessary. There are too many issues and issues with apps and features for most users to upgrade.

Even with great new features like Sidecar that are worth updating, there are a lot of issues and issues. The macOS 10.15.1 update can fix this issue, but it can bring other issues as well.

If you’re already using macOS Catalina, you should install this update, but if you’re using Mojave, wait there for at least a few more days.