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Vendor : Apple

Operating system name : MacOS

Version/Edition : Sonoma, Ventura, Monterey, Big Sur, CatalinaVentura, Monterey and Big Sur

Sonoma, Ventura and Monterey are currently supported.
Catalina Big Sur is no longer supported.

Update policy : Apple typically provides security updates for the latest 3 named versions.
The time between major updates to versions is roughly a year.
By default, MacOS downloads and installs updates automatically. Check that automatic updates are enabled.

How to check your version :

Click on Apple logo, then click 'About This Mac'. The version name and number will appear.

Security Updates :

Apple typically provide support for around three years for each version of the operating system.

Ventura Sonoma - released 2426/1009/202223, support expected to end October 2025September 2026. Latest security update 25th October 2023.

Monterey Ventura - released 2524/10/20212022, support expected to end October 20242025. Latest security update 25th October 2023

Big Sur Monterey - released 2225/0610/20202021, support expected to end June October 2024. Latest security update 25th October 2023

Dates are based on available information and may be subject to change. Always check the vendor site for the most up to date information.

Vendor information:

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201222