The Time Machine backup functionality excludes more system files.

Focus to set different modes to filter notifications across iPhones, iPads and Macs.

Visual Look Up makes it easy to identify objects (eg- Cat Breeds, Dog Breeds, etc.) found within user's photos.

The ability to factory reset the device from the System Preferences app.

Improvements to FaceTime, including the ability to share a screen and the SharePlay function that enables multiple users to watch or listen simultaneously and in sync (e.g., to music or TV shows).

Older iPhone, iPad, and Mac models may share content at a lower resolution to supported Mac models when 'Allow AirPlay for' is set to 'Everyone' or 'Anyone on the same network' in Sharing preferences.

Support for playing AirPlay content streamed from recent iOS and iPadOS devices and Macs, including: MacBook Pro (2018 and later), MacBook Air (2018 and later), iMac (2019 and later), iMac Pro (2017), Mac mini (2020 and later), Mac Pro (2019), iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (2nd generation and later), iPad Air (3rd generation and later), iPad (6th generation and later), and iPad mini (5th generation and later).

A redesigned optional compact interface for the Safari browser.

This works on MacBook (Early 2016 and later) and MacBook Pro (Early 2016 and later).

Low Power Mode for Mac which enables longer battery life for lightweight workflows like Reading PDFs, Web-browsing, Listening to Music, etc.

A New On-Device ML-Activated Keyboard Dictation using Siri and also now for almost unlimited duration.

Live Text, which allows a user to copy, paste, translate and lookup text from images displayed by Photos, Screenshot, Quick Look, and Safari.

A yellow privacy-indicator on the menu-bar for indicating if Mic/Webcam is Active.

Have a Live Memoji and Animoji right on the lock screen.

New Toolbar Features/Designs for Finder and Preview App.

Portrait Mode and Noise Cancellation features for FaceTime and some apps (in Control Centre).

Support for Apple Music Voice Plan Subscription.

It works on these iPads: iPad Pro, iPad Air (3rd generation and later), iPad (6th generation and later), and iPad mini (5th generation and later). It works on Mac computers with the Apple M1 chip and some with an Intel processor, including MacBook Pro (2016 and later), MacBook (2016 and later), MacBook Air (2018 and later), iMac (2017 and later), iMac (5K Retina 27-inch, Late 2015), iMac Pro, Mac mini (2018 and later), and Mac Pro (2019).

Provisions to allow the planned introduction of Universal Control, which allows a single keyboard and mouse to control multiple Macs and iPads.

Monterey introduced several new features and changes, including:

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