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MacOS wallpaper through the years

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This aerial shot of the island of Catalina, near Los Angeles, is what people will be seeing on their Mac desktops and laptops as the main screen beginning in October when Apple releases the free MacOS Catalina software update. Highlights of the program include breaking iTunes up into three apps, for music, TV/movies and podcasts and the ability to use an iPad as a second monitor. How does this shot of Catalina stack up to past OS releases? Turn the page to look back at past releases.
This aerial shot of the island of Catalina, near Los Angeles, is what people will be seeing on their Mac desktops and laptops as the main screen beginning in October when Apple releases the free MacOS Catalina software update. Highlights of the program include breaking iTunes up into three apps, for music, TV/movies and podcasts and the ability to use an iPad as a second monitor. How does this shot of Catalina stack up to past OS releases? Turn the page to look back at past releases.
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Apple ' s MacOS Mojave software spotlights the California desert. It was the 15th macOS release, which was made available in 2018.
Apple's MacOS Mojave software spotlights the California desert. It was the 15th macOS release, which was made available in 2018.
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High Sierra brought another scenic to macOS software for 2017.
High Sierra brought another scenic to macOS software for 2017.
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Sierra continued Apple ' s California theme with another mountain shot for this 2016 release.
Sierra continued Apple's California theme with another mountain shot for this 2016 release.
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El Capitan was named after a popular Yosemite rock formation and was released in 2015.
El Capitan was named after a popular Yosemite rock formation and was released in 2015.
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Apple ' s MacOS Yosemite celebrated the California-based national park in 2014.
Apple's MacOS Yosemite celebrated the California-based national park in 2014.
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The OS X Mavericks update marked Apple ' s shift to celebrating California culture, surfing in this case, in 2013.
The OS X Mavericks update marked Apple's shift to celebrating California culture, surfing in this case, in 2013.
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Mac OS X Mountain Lion used the animal for a small logo, but the wallpaper image was of outer space.
Mac OS X Mountain Lion used the animal for a small logo, but the wallpaper image was of outer space.
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Mac OS X Lion from 2011 showcased the Andromeda galaxy.
Mac OS X Lion from 2011 showcased the Andromeda galaxy.
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Mac OS X Snow Leopard from 2009.
Mac OS X Snow Leopard from 2009.
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Mac OS X Tiger offered a 2005 aqua background.
Mac OS X Tiger offered a 2005 aqua background.
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Mac OS X Panther had subtle differences from Tiger. Can you tell?
Mac OS X Panther had subtle differences from Tiger. Can you tell?
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Mac OS X Jaguar
Mac OS X Jaguar 
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