macOS Sequoia (version 15) is here, bringing a fresh set of features to enhance your Mac experience. This update focuses on improving workflow and user experience with a range of new tools and enhancements.
Let’s dive into what’s new in macOS Sequoia, explore device compatibility, and see what this update has to offer.
Features in macOS Sequoia
1. iPhone Mirroring
macOS Sequoia makes using your iPhone with your Mac even cooler with a feature called iPhone Mirroring. This lets you see and use your iPhone on your Mac just like it’s another screen.
With iPhone Mirroring, your iPhone’s wallpaper and icons will show up on your Mac, and you can swipe through your Home Screen or open any app you like.
Additionally, you can use your Mac’s keyboard, trackpad, and mouse to control your iPhone, and even hear sounds from your iPhone through your Mac.
Another great feature is the ability to drag and drop files between your iPhone and Mac without any trouble. Your iPhone stays locked, so no one else can see what you’re doing.
Furthermore, it works with StandBy, allowing you to quickly see important information on your Mac. Plus, you can check and reply to iPhone notifications right from your Mac.
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2. Updated Safari
Safari on macOS Sequoia remains the world’s fastest browser, offering up to four hours more battery life than Chrome when streaming video.
With new features like machine learning-powered Highlights, Safari ensures a distraction-free, intuitive browsing experience. Highlights make it easier to discover information on the web, such as directions, summaries, or quick links to learn more about people, music, movies, and TV shows.
The redesigned Reader mode includes even more ways to enjoy articles without distractions. It features a streamlined view of the article you’re reading, along with a summary and a table of contents for longer articles.
When Safari detects a video on the page, the Viewer function helps put it front and center. This feature provides seamless integration of system playback controls, including Picture in Picture, enhancing your video consumption experience.
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3. Enhanced Gaming Experience
Apple is making big moves in the gaming world with macOS Sequoia. Thanks to the power of Apple silicon and Metal 3, Macs can now run the latest games with amazing graphics and smooth performance.
Moreover, exciting new games like Frostpunk 2, Control, and Assassin’s Creed Shadows are coming soon. These games promise thrilling adventures on Mac.
Additionally, a great lineup of games is heading to Mac, including the highly awaited Assassin’s Creed Shadows from Ubisoft. Other thrilling games like Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Resident Evil 7 biohazard, and Resident Evil 2 are also on their way. Even more, World of Warcraft: The War Within and games like Palworld, Sniper Elite 4, and RoboCop: Rogue City will also be available. These games will have top-notch visuals and performance with MetalFX Upscaling.
Furthermore, Apple is making the gaming experience more immersive with Spatial Audio, putting players right in the middle of the action. The AirPods Pro (2nd generation) enhance this experience by delivering super responsive sound with reduced delay.
Additionally, Game Mode improvements ensure smoother gameplay, while new power management features boost performance, making gaming on Apple devices even more enjoyable.
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4. Window Tiling
macOS Sequoia introduces a range of productivity enhancements. The new window management system suggests tiled positions for better organization, making multitasking more efficient.
When you drag a window to the edge of the screen, macOS Sequoia suggests a perfect spot for it. You can then release the window, and it will fit neatly into place. You can also arrange windows side by side or place them in corners to keep more apps visible at the same time.
Additionally, there are new keyboard and menu shortcuts that make organizing your windows even quicker. These shortcuts allow you to tile your windows without much effort, making your workspace neat and accessible.
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5. Updated Video Conferencing
The new presenter preview in macOS Sequoia makes giving presentations much easier. With this feature, users can see what they’re about to share before they actually share it, ensuring you’re always prepared. It works seamlessly with popular apps like FaceTime and Zoom, so you can confidently present in any situation.
Users can also enhance their video calls with beautiful built-in backgrounds. These include a variety of color gradients and system wallpapers.
If you prefer a more personal touch, you can even upload your own photos to use as backgrounds, making your calls more unique and visually appealing.
Additionally, background replacements can be used during video calls in both FaceTime and third-party apps like Webex. Thanks to Apple’s advanced segmentation technology, users will always look their best on calls which ensures a clean and professional appearance, no matter where you are, making your video calls more polished and impressive.
6. Apple’s Own Password App “Passwords”
The new Passwords app in macOS Sequoia helps keep all your important information safe and organized. This app is built on Keychain, which has been around for over 25 years, so it’s very reliable.
With Passwords, you can store and access your passwords, Wi-Fi passwords, passkeys, and other important details all in one place, making it very convenient.
Thanks to iCloud syncing, your information is protected by secure end-to-end encryption, which means only you can access it. This ensures that your data stays private and safe.
Passwords works really well with Safari, making it easy to fill in passwords when you need them. Plus, it syncs smoothly across all your Apple devices. Even if you use Windows, you can still sync your passwords using the iCloud for Windows app.
In this way, you can always have your important information at your fingertips, no matter what device you’re using.
7. Apple Intelligence
macOS Sequoia integrates Apple Intelligence to enhance communication effortlessly, offering Writing Tools for rewriting, proofreading, and summarizing text across different apps.
The Image Playground in Messages and a dedicated app lets users describe concepts and choose artistic styles, fostering creativity.
In Photos, Apple Intelligence creates personalized stories from user descriptions, organizing content into engaging chapters.
And, Siri on macOS responds intelligently to voice or text commands, integrating seamlessly with chatGPT for a cohesive user experience.
Device Supporting macOS Sequoia
Here is a list of Apple devices supporting macOS Sequoia and Apple Intelligence:
| Device | macOS Sequoia Compatibility | Apple Intelligence Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
| iMac | 2019 and later | 2021 and later |
| Mac Studio | 2022 | 2022 and later |
| Mac mini | 2018 and later | 2020 and later |
| Mac Pro | 2019 and later | 2023 |
| MacBook Air | 2020 and later | 2022 and later, 2020 M1 version |
| MacBook Pro | 2018 and later | 2021 and later, 2020 13-inch M1 version |
| iMac Pro | 2017 and later |
Note: Apple Intelligence features require an Apple M-series chip (M1 or newer). Older Macs with Intel chips (pre-2020) do not support these features.
macOS Sequoia Release Date
macOS 15 Sequoia was first previewed during the WWDC 2024 keynote on Monday, June 10. And, The initial beta was made available to developers that same day, with a public beta following in July.
The final public release of macOS Sequoia is expected in the fall, likely in September or October, based on Apple’s usual launch schedule.
