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pier25
Sidecar is one of the few features I've been excited about in macOS for the past 10 years. Hopefully it will work as expected.
wronglebowski
I found it disappointing that the models supporting sidecar were a bit limited. My 2015 MacBook Air couldn’t do it, only 2016 and newer Air models.

I understand I’m usually spoiled when it comes to how long Apple provides software support, but disappointed none the less.

jakemauer
At least this the limitation seems based on a physical requirement of hardware H.265/HEVC encoding which is only available on more recent Intel processors, rather than an arbitrary line meant to force upgrades.

Still I hear you, a 2015 machine isn’t that old.

m-p-3
I use Duet, works well across multiple platforms.
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kahlonel
Still waiting for the macos with true color terminal.
sgt
It hasn't been using the "X" since about 2016.
brador
This is the one that ends 32bit app support. I recommend not upgrading if that's important to you.
olliej
While also telling the companies that sold you non-64bit software that 2006 called and wants its technology back :D
automathematics
<3

(I have this same argument with all my DEVELOPER friends who are still running Win7. Ugh)

abinaya_rl
Reminder: 32-bit apps will not work in Catalina. If you use your computer as your main work machine, hold off on the update. You're bound to run into a random forgotten app you use every once in a while that's no longer supported.

To see what's still 32-bit on your mac, go to:

Apple icon > About this mac > system report > applications > then click the 64-bit column to sort. No will be 32-bit apps.