With macOS Sequoia, your Mac will run just that little bit smoother and you’ll have access to a whole host of new features!
Here’s what’s new in macOS Sequoia
Apple already unveiled macOS 15 at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday, June 10, 2024. Now, the new version of the operating system is finally available to everyone. That is, if you have a supported Mac. That should be one of the following Macs:
- MacBook Pro: 2018 and newer
- MacBook Air: 2020 and newer
- Mac mini: 2018 and newer
- iMac: 2019 and newer
- iMac Pro: 2017
- Mac Studio: 2022 and newer
- Mac Pro: 2019 and newer
Do you have a supported Mac? Then you can update right away. To do so, open the System Settings, click on ‘General’ and then on ‘Software Update’. We will already list the new features of macOS Sequoia for you.
New Passwords App
macOS Sequoia gets a new Passwords app, which is also available on iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, and even Windows. The new app adds a new column to the left side that makes it easier to navigate through all of your passwords. Now you can view just your Wi-Fi passwords, for example, or all verification codes that aren’t associated with any websites.
Highlights in Safari
Safari now has Highlights. This feature uses machine learning to automatically detect interesting things and show you with a single click. You can find directions, summaries, or links to read more about people, music, movies, and shows. The redesigned Reader view gives you more options to read articles without distractions.
Arrange windows more easily
Apple has finally added an automated form of window tiling to macOS Sequoia, making it much easier to arrange windows across the screen without having to manually drag and resize them individually. This makes it easy to place multiple windows side by side, or in the corners so that your apps stay in view better.
Background replacement
With the Background Replacement feature, you can easily change your background when participating in video calls or meetings. For example, you can choose a gradient background, a macOS background or a photo that you have taken yourself.
Game Porting Toolkit
Apple has announced the second version of its Game Porting Toolkit, making it easier to not only play Windows games on macOS, but also play macOS games on iOS and iPadOS.
New in macOS Sequoia, but not here yet
iPhone Mirroring isn’t coming until macOS Sequoia 15.1. This feature lets you use your iPhone through your Mac without having it unlocked. It also works seamlessly when your iPhone is in standby mode, so you don’t have to switch between multiple devices and can continue working on your Mac.
In addition, Apple Intelligence won’t be appearing until macOS Sequoia 15.1. Apple Intelligence (AI) helps you compose emails and generate images in Image Playground, among other things. The Image Playground feature is integrated into apps like Messages and also exists as a standalone app.
It remains to be seen when iPhone Mirroring and Apple Intelligence will be available here. Due to EU regulations and concerns about privacy and security, the new features are not yet coming to macOS Sequoia in Europe. Apple is in negotiations with the EU, so this may change soon.
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