MacOS Sequoia, also known as macOS 15, is the latest version of Apple’s desktop operating system. The new OS packs many new capabilities into the Mac, including password management applications, video conferencing tools, and Safari updates as well as all the features available with Apple Intelligence—a new system powered by the company’s artificial intelligence. Below, we will discuss how to download and all the latest stuff in this software update. Be sure to check out our iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 roundups for all the new features coming to iPhone and iPad, and see what’s new. watchOS 11.Updated January 2025: We added details about macOS 15.2, which includes additional Apple Intelligence features.Table of ContentsAccordionItemContainerButtonMacOS Sequoia, or macOS 15, is a free update for Apple computers. But some features, like Apple Intelligence (more on this later) are exclusive to Macs with Apple M series silicon chips. To find out which Mac model you have, click the Apple icon in the menu bar in the upper left corner of the screen and click About this Mac. We have listed all the models that can run macOS Sequoia below.MacBook Air: 2020 and laterMacBook Pro: 2018 and laterMac Mini: 2018 and lateriMac: 2019 and lateriMac Pro: 2017 and laterMac Pro: 2019 and laterMac Studio: 2022 and later. Install MacOS SequoiaAccordionItemContainerButtonBefore installing a new OS, we recommend that you backup your Mac first. You can do this by backing up your files with Time Machine or storing them in iCloud. Apple’s support article has step-by-step instructions for doing this. To download the software, click the Apple menu in the upper left corner of the screen. Then click System Settings > General > Software Update. Then, click Update Now (or Upgrade Now). From there, click Upgrade Now—your Mac will begin downloading and installing macOS Sequoia.Update New MacOS VersionAccordionItemContainerButtonWe’ve listed all the key features in macOS Sequoia below. But throughout the year, Apple will continue to release incremental updates that include new capabilities (those not included in the initial launch), security patches, and bug fixes. To update your Mac to the latest version, go to Settings > General > Software Update and follow the instructions above.MacOS 15.2: This update includes Image Playground, ChatGPT support in Siri and Pen, Rewrite directions in Pen, Location tracking that featured AirTag in Find Me, and minor improvements to the Photos app. MacOS 15.1: This update includes iPhone Mirroring, Window Tiling, Text Effects and Emoji Tapbacks in Messages, a Redesigned Reader in Safari, Math Notes in the Calculator app, and access to hiking trails on Maps. It also includes Apple Intelligence features for the M series Mac such as Writing Tool, Smart Reply and Mail Summary, Photo Cleanup, Transcription Summary and Call Recording in Notes, Focus Reduction, and the new Siri (you can type requests and move the Siri window on the screen), and more.MacOS Sequoia Features Below, you will find all the main features included in macOS 15. Apple has more details here.iPhone MirroringPhotograph: AppleSometimes your iPhone is in another room or deep in your bag. For those times when you need to use it but just don’t want to wake up to find it, you’ll be able to pull it up on your computer. As part of Apple’s Continuity feature, iPhone Mirroring gives you the ability to access and interact with your iPhone wirelessly using your Mac. When the feature is active, you’ll see your iPhone’s custom home screen appear. From there, you can use your keyboard, trackpad, or mouse to drag and drop content (like photos, videos, and files) between the two devices, open and use any app, swipe through any page on the home screen, as well as view and respond to notifications. When you do all this, your iPhone will remain locked. It also works when your iPhone is in Standby mode, a feature from iOS 17 that turns your iPhone into a smart display while charging.Safari UpdatesPhotograph: AppleMacOS Sequoia offers several new features for Safari. With Highlights, Safari will use machine intelligence to show you relevant information from web pages such as directions, links, summaries, and restaurant reviews. Apple also redesigned Reader to reduce noise. In addition to a more streamlined article view, you’ll also see a summary and table of contents (for longer articles). If the web page includes video, the Viewer will bring it to the front while still giving you access to playback controls (Picture in Picture included). which helps organize it for a better viewing experience. When you drag a window to the edge of the screen, the new OS will automatically suggest the position of the tiles on the screen. (It’s similar to Snap in Windows.) You can then drop windows into place, arrange multiple windows side by side, or place them in any of the four corners to make room for other apps. For faster organization, you can also use keyboard shortcuts and menus. VideoPhotograph Conference Tools: Apple Last year, Apple added many new video conferencing tools with macOS Sonoma including Presenter Overlay, Reactions, and various features for the Mac’s built-in webcam. This year, the company added a few more. With apps like FaceTime and Zoom, you’ll have access to new presenter preview capabilities that let you see what you’re about to share before actually showing it. Meanwhile, the built-in background feature allows you to apply system wallpaper, color gradients, or your own photos as background for video calls. Apple says this feature will be available in FaceTime and third-party apps like Webex. A New Sands AppPhotograph: AppleIf you never loved Keychain, now you have a better option: macOS Sequoia comes with a new Passwords app that lets you access all your passwords (including Wi-Fi password), password lock, and verification code in one place. It keeps all Apple devices in sync, runs on Windows machines (using iCloud for Windows apps) as well, and supports end-to-end encryption. More With MessagesPhotograph: AppleA few new Messages features come to macOS Sequoia-and by extension, for iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 as well. You’ll be able to format text in Messages using bold, italic, underline, and strikethrough type treatments. You will also have the ability to add animation effects to certain words in the text. For some phrases and words, you’ll also see suggestions appear as you type. Apple also added new Tapbacks—instead of using the traditional heart, thumbs up, thumbs down, question mark, or exclamation mark, you’ll also see the option to use emojis and stickers. Another notable new feature is the option to schedule messages in advance so they can be sent later. all can be filtered by elevation, length, and route type. You’ll also be able to save it to access the map when you’re in the wilderness without a data signal. Calculator App: Apple gave the Calculator app an upgrade by adding new features like the ability to log in and continue to view the full. expressions (with trigonometry, brackets, and some operations) before pressing the same to see the final answer. You will also be able to see your calculation history. Calendar: In the Calendar app, you can view events and tasks from the Reminders app. There’s also an updated Month View that’s meant to make it easier to see all your appointments at a glance—all color-coded.Photos: The new Collections feature in the Photos app will automatically organize your library by topic including Travel, Recent. Day, and People & Animals. With Pinned Collections, you’ll be able to quickly access specific collections and albums. You’ll also now see your Favorites album appear in Utilities and in Pinned Collections. You can delete the Recently Shared album and Viewed history as well. Game Mode: This feature was originally announced last year, with macOS Sonoma. With macOS Sequoia, Apple is adding Game Mode with smoother frame rates and “advanced power management features” to improve performance on Macs. It also supports Personal Spatial Audio and reduces audio latency with AirPods Pro (2nd generation). Home App: Apple adds guest access that lets you manage how and when people can enter your home. There’s a new feature that shows you how much electricity you’re using and how much it’s costing you, based on current utility rates.Battery: The ability to enable Low Power Mode was introduced with macOS Monterey. It’s now available in the Battery menu in the top left corner of the screen so you no longer need to dig into System Settings. Find Me: In the Find Me app, you’ll now see a new Lost AirTag section that lets you share your AirTag location with up to five other people, to help track it down. Soon, you can also share it with the airline (if your luggage is lost). Simply send specific links via Messages, Notes, Mail, AirDrop, and more. They must authenticate using an Apple account, and the link will expire after a week.Features Apple IntelligencePhoto: AppleIn addition to the above features, Apple Intelligence—the company’s “personal intelligence system”—is also built into macOS Sequoia. as iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. This feature is only available in Sequoia 15.1 and newer.
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