The name macOS 14 is already in the oven

About the next version of macOS, which should replace the current Ventura, we know few details today. But just over a month after its official presentation at WWDC 2023, there’s something to be addressed that always causes bets and excitement: its name.

Last year the leading contender was Mammoth, and no one knew about “Ventura” until he spoke at keyword. Now we have other candidates and room for more stakes in the rumor mill. with all of you, Possible names for macOS 14.

What will the next macOS be called? These are the likely candidates for Apple

hand by hand by Parker Ortolani We can compile a list of names Apple has licensed, totaling fifteen (that we know of). Some of them may be perfect for macOS 14:

• Satan
• condor
• Sharks
• cliff
• Miramar
• corner
• Pacific
• redwood
• Shasta
• grizzly
• skyline
• red tail
• Sonoma
• sequoia
• Mammoth

There are some of those controversial names that Apple always wants to avoid, like “macOS Diablo”. “Mammoths have been on this list for yearsSo 2023 could be your year. And we’re not referring to a prehistoric animal, but to the mountainous California you can see in the head photo.

How long until the official introduction of the new version of macOS?

In exactly five weeks, we’ll be left with doubts anyway. It will be then when we meet the choice, mammoth or not. Or we may find ourselves with a completely new classification that has nothing to do with these records.

If they end up throwing “mammoths,” My favorites are ‘Redwood’, ‘Redtail’, ‘Sonoma’ and ‘Condor’. It could be one of those names or, like last year, we might end up with a surprising name. The mystery will be solved on June 5, when Craig Federighi will certainly present macOS 14 with honors.

Image | Mick Haupt

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