Just after release of macOS 12.1 Monterey Apple publishes first beta of macOS 12.2.
Notable change in new beta is rewrite of Apple Music app. It is now uses native controls instead of web-like experience.
Some reports are attributing this to internal Apple framework called JET which should allow porting of web apps to use native controls on macOS.
Also Apple Silicon Mac users report smoother scrolling in Safari.
Beta download: Beta Software Download
Release notes: macOS Monterey 12.2 Beta Release Notes (release notes do not show any changes for this beta)
Reference:
- Apple Seeds First Beta of macOS Monterey 12.2 to Developers
- Music.app and TV.app Use JET in macOS 12.2 Beta
- Apple is rebuilding Apple Music as a full native app with macOS 12.2 beta
- MacBook Pro Owners Noticing Smoother ProMotion Safari Scrolling After Installing macOS Monterey 12.2
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