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Alex Blake
Digital Trends
macOS Catalina improves Mac versatility through iPad integration and a smoother overall experience, despite some unfinished apps like Apple TV. The update is recommended as a worthwhile upgrade for most users.
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Project Catalyst iPad Apps
- Sidecar Second Display
- Screen Time Desktop
- TV app integration
- Music app replacement
- Updated Photos Experience
Points of Contention
- Apple Podcasts Basic Features
- Removes 32‑bit app support
- Bugs And Compatibility
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics70
Karen Haslam
MacWorld
“Catalina feels like an update that leaves a lot of older Macs and iPads out in the cold when it comes to the headline features.”
70
Dieter Bohn
The Verge
“My general rule with Mac updates is to wait longer than I do for iOS updates, simply because the matrix of app and utility compatibility is much more complicated.”
