The big update is finally here! Apple has started rolling out macOS Sequoia to the public with several new features and changes, including iPhone Mirroring, Easier window tiling, Distraction Control, and more.
Here’s what’s new according to the Release Notes:
“macOS Sequoia introduces new features to help you be more productive and creative on Mac. With the latest Continuity feature, iPhone Mirroring, you can access your entire iPhone on Mac. It’s easy to tile windows to quickly create your ideal workspace, and you can even see what you’re about to share while presenting with Presenter Overlay. A big update to Safari includes Distraction Control, making it easy to get things done while you browse the web. macOS Sequoia also brings text effects and emoji Tapbacks to Messages, Maths Notes to Calculator, and so much more.
iPhone Mirroring:
ӢiPhone Mirroring lets you access and control your iPhone on Mac, giving you a convenient way to browse your Home Screen, and launch iPhone apps and interact with them on Mac
ӢKeyboard and trackpad support enables you to type and use Multi-Touch gestures to swipe through apps on your Home Screen, pinch to zoom and scroll in apps
ӢiPhone Notifications on Mac allow you to view and take action on notifications from iPhone directly on your Mac
Easier window tiling:
”¢Tiled window enhancements make it easier to arrange windows by dragging them to the screen’s edge to place them side by side or in corners on your desktop
ӢKeyboard and menu shortcuts can be used to arrange windows into tiled positions even faster
Safari:
ӢDistraction Control helps you hide items on a web page that you find disruptive to your browsing
ӢViewer lets you watch videos without distractions and automatically moves videos into Picture-in-Picture when you click away from the page
Passwords
ӢPasswords app lets you see all your credentials for websites and apps in one place, making it even easier to access your passwords, passkeys, Wi-Fi passwords and verification codes
ӢVerification codes can be set up directly in Passwords so you can easily copy them or autofill them in Safari without even having to open the app
ӢSecure syncing ensures your accounts saved in Passwords sync seamlessly with iCloud with end-to-end encryption so you can access them on your other devices
ӢWindows support through the iCloud Passwords app so you can access your passwords on Windows devices
Video Conferencing:
ӢPresenter Overlay lets you preview your screen before sharing it in video calls
ӢPlay preview gives you a preview of where your content and presenter notes will be when you click Play in Keynote
ӢBackground replacement allows you to upload your own photo or choose from several built-in options to use as your video call background
Messages:
ӢText effects bring your conversations to life by visually amplifying any letter, word, phrase or emoji in iMessage with dynamic, animated effects like explode, ripple and nod
ӢText formatting lets you add bold, underline, italics and strikethrough to any letter, word or phrase in iMessage
ӢEmoji and sticker Tapbacks let you react to a message using any emoji or sticker, giving you access to the Tapbacks you and your friends send the most with just a swipe
ӢSend Later lets you compose a message now and schedule it to send later
Maps:
ӢCustom walking and hiking routes can be created for hikes in the park, regular exercise routines in your neighbourhood, walking tours while on holiday, and more
ӢPlaces Library combines all your saved places, guides and hiking routes into one location for easy access
Notes:
ӢAudio recordings can be started directly from inside a note, and kept with related comments, checklists and documents
ӢLive transcriptions show as you record audio, and transcripts are fully searchable so you can always find what you need
ӢMaths in Notes lets you enter expressions in your note to have them solved instantly
ӢCollapsible sections help you simplify and hide text in long notes; just click next to a section header to lighten up your most text-heavy notes
ӢHighlight text in your note with a choice of five colours to make your text stand out
Photos:
ӢCollections automatically organise your library by helpful topics in the sidebar, like Days, Trips, People & Pets, and Featured Photos
ӢGroups in People & Pets include photos of your favourite people or pets who frequently appear together
ӢVideo speed control lets you slow down high frame rate video content with in and out points
”¢Utilities includes additional helpful collections like Documents, Receipts and more, and items you’ve recently edited, viewed and shared
ӢRecovered album in Utilities surfaces images that are on your device but were not previously visible due to database corruption in a locked album
Apple TV app:
”¢Subtitles appear automatically at just the right times, like when the content language doesn’t match your device language, when you mute the audio or when you skip back while watching a programme
AirPods:
”¢Hands-free Siri Interactions let you respond to Siri announcements with AirPods by simply nodding your head “yes” or shaking your head “no”
ӢVoice Isolation on AirPods Pro provides clearer call quality for those you are speaking with, even in windy conditions or places with loud background noise
ӢPersonalised Spatial Audio for gaming with AirPods puts you in the middle of the action with sound that surrounds you, combined with a new API for developers that makes it easier than ever to enable
This release also includes other features and improvements:
ӢUpdated basic and scientific calculators in Calculator app can now solve expressions, convert units and access a history of past calculations
ӢReminders in Calendar lets you create, view, edit and complete reminders alongside your meetings and appointments
ӢRecently Deleted list in Reminders lets you view and retrieve deleted reminders
ӢScenes in Freeform allow you to organise your content into sections, then save, label and order them as you like
ӢFeels Like temperature in Weather app is displayed prominently near the actual temperature when they differ significantly
ӢGuest access in Home app lets you provide visitors with date- and time-based access to locks, garage doors and alarm systems
ӢAccessibility Vocal Shortcuts help people with severe atypical speech record custom utterances that trigger specific actions on Mac
Some features may not be available in all regions or on all Apple devices.
For more information, please visit this website: https://www.apple.com/uk/macos/macos-sequoia
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: https://support.apple.com/100100“
In addition to macOS Sequoia 15.0, Apple has also released macOS Sonoma 14.7 and macOS Ventura 13.7 for Macs running on older versions of macOS.It is highly recommended to update your Mac to the latest software for the best experience and the new features. Will you be updating your Mac? Let us know down in the comments or tweet to us on @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple news!
In addition to macOS Sequoia 15.0, Apple has also released macOS Sonoma 14.7 and macOS Ventura 13.7 for Macs running on older versions of macOS.It is highly recommended to update your Mac to the latest software for the best experience and the new features. Will you be updating your Mac? Let us know down in the comments or tweet to us on @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple news!
