You can still import music from third-party sources (such as ripping songs from CDs), and there are conversion tools available too.
By MacRumors Staff on October 1, 2020 At a Glance Launched in October 2019, macOS Catalina is Apples latest operating system for the Mac lineup.
You can still manage your devices in Catalina, but its now done through the Finder rather than through an app.
Syncing media can be done using the Apple TV, Podcasts, or Music apps.
The iTunes Music Store is included in the Music app, and you can access Apple Music content, too.
For the first time, the new TV app supports 4K HDR content on 2018 and later Macs along with Dolby Atmos.
There are features for browsing, viewing top charts, and managing the library, plus new editor-curated categories.
Podcasts is a simple app, but useful for those who listen to a lot of podcasts.
Apple Pencil support works with the iPad with Sidecar, so you can turn your iPad into a drawing tablet in apps like Photoshop.
You can extend your display or mirror it so both screens display the same content.
New data protections also require apps to get your permission before accessing your documents.
This option leverages Bluetooth and the devices of other people who might be around your lost or stolen device, relaying its location securely and anonymously back to you.
Theres a new Gallery View in Notes, along with new view-only collaboration options and folder sharing.
Voice Control, an Accessibility option, lets users who cant use a Mac in the traditional way operate their machine using solely voice commands through Siri.
The Dashboard feature, which has long been disabled by default, has also been officially removed in Catalina.
Accountsd is an Accounts framework designed to help users access and manage their external accounts from within apps, and it is a necessary part of the OS.
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Device management capabilities, which used to be housed in iTunes, are now available through Finder.
It can be accessed by going to System Preferences Sharing - Media Sharing and selecting the box next to the Home Sharing option.
Home Sharing in Catalina does not require you to have an app open for it to work.
It looks similar to the Music function housed in iTunes in Mojave, offering up access to music youve purchased, imported, or acquired through Apple Music.
Apple says the Music app has been designed for Apple Music, but older features remain as well for non-subscribers.
All of your Music is in one spot, organized by artists, albums, songs, playlists, and recent additions via a new menu in the sidebar.