Apple has released new software updates and The new macOS Sequoia is now available for downloadWith iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11 and tvOS 18, the Mac operating system is being renewed with many new functions that improve the experience and with Apple Intelligence as the main improvement, although it is currently limited to certain regions.

The Mac experience is even better with iPhone Mirroring, impressive Safari improvements, the most anticipated games, and Apple Intelligence integration

How to upgrade to macOS Sequoia

Updating a Mac is pretty similar to updating an iPhone or iPad, so here’s what you need to do to download and install macOS Sequoia on your Mac:

1. From the Apple menu in the corner of the screen, select System Settings. You may also want to consider the icon for this app.
2. Now click on General in the sidebar of the window.
3. Then click on Software Update on the right.
4. Before you begin the installation, you’ll need to enter your administrator password. This is the same password you use to log in to your Mac.
5. During the installation process, your Mac will restart and display a progress bar.

Major new features of macOS Sequoia

macOS Sequoia was introduced with many new features at the beginning of June, the update notes shared by Apple are as follows:

macOS Sequoia comes loaded with new features

iPhone Mirroring

• iPhone Mirroring lets you access and control your iPhone from your Mac, providing a convenient way to navigate your Home screen and launch and interact with iPhone apps on your Mac.
• Keyboard and trackpad support lets you type and use Multi-Touch gestures to switch between apps on your home screen, pinch to zoom, and navigate between apps.
• iPhone Notifications on Mac lets you view and act on iPhone notifications directly on your Mac.
• Currently not available in Europe.

Windows improvements

• Tiling window improvements make it easier to organize windows by dragging them to the edge of the screen to place them side by side or in the corners of your desktop.
• Keyboard and menu shortcuts can be used to place windows in tiled positions more quickly.

Safari

• Distraction control helps you hide elements on a web page that might distract you from browsing.
• It summarizes the important information on the website you visit, highlights it with locations and more.
• The new Reader Mode gives you even more ways to enjoy articles with a simplified view of the article you’re reading, a summary, and a table of contents for longer articles.
• The viewer lets you watch videos without distraction and automatically moves videos to Picture-in-Picture when you leave the page.

Passwords

• The Passwords app makes it even easier to access your passwords, passcodes, Wi-Fi passwords, and verification codes by letting you see all your credentials for websites and apps in one place.
• Verification codes can be set directly in Passwords, so you can easily copy or autofill them in Safari without even having to open the app.
• Secure sync ensures that your accounts saved in Passwords are seamlessly synced to iCloud with end-to-end encryption, so you can access them from your other devices.
• Windows support via the iCloud Passwords app so you can access your passwords on Windows devices.

Messages

• Text effects bring your conversations to life by visually enhancing any letter, word, emoticon, or emoji in iMessage with dynamic, animated effects like explosions, ripples, and head shakes.
• Text formatting lets you add bold, underline, italics, and strikethrough to any letter, word, or phrase in iMessage.
• Emoji and Sticker Tapbacks let you react to a message using any emoji or sticker, and give you access to your and your friends’ top Tapbacks with just one swipe.
• Send Later lets you create a message now and schedule it to be sent later.

Notes

• Audio recordings can be started directly from within a note and maintained along with comments, checklists, and related documentation.
• Live transcripts appear as you record audio, and transcripts are fully searchable so you can always find what you need.
• Math in Notes lets you enter expressions into your note so they can be solved instantly
• Collapsible sections help you simplify and hide text in long notes; simply click next to the section title to lighten text-heavy notes.
• Highlight text in your note with five color options that make your text stand out.

Photos

• Collections automatically organizes your library by helpful topics like Days, Trips, People & Pets, and Featured Photos in the sidebar.
• Groups in People & Pets contain photos of your favorite people or pets who appear together frequently.
• Video Speed ​​Control lets you slow down high frame rate video content with in and out points.
• Utilities include additional useful collections such as documents, receipts, and more, as well as items you’ve recently edited, viewed, and shared.
• The Recovered Album in Utilities shows images that were on your device but were not previously visible due to database corruption in a locked album.

Other features and improvements

• Updated basic and scientific calculators in the Calculator app can now solve expressions, convert units, and access a history of previous calculations.
• Calendar reminders allow you to create, view, edit, and complete reminders along with your meetings and appointments.
• The recently deleted list in Reminders lets you view and recover deleted reminders.
• Scenes in Freeform allow you to organize your content into sections, then save, tag, and order them however you want.
• It seems that the temperature in the Weather app is displayed noticeably closer to the actual temperature when it differs significantly.
• Guest access in the Home app lets you give your visitors date- and time-based access to locks, garage doors, and alarm systems.
• Accessibility voice shortcuts help people with severely unusual speech to record custom phrases that trigger specific actions on the Mac.

Compatible Mac Models

The list of Mac models compatible with macOS Sequoia gives us good news because practically all models compatible with Sonoma can be updated to Sequoia:

• MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2023)
• MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2023)
• MacBook Pro (13 inch, M2, 2022)
• MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021)
• MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021)
• MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020)
• MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020)
• MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020)
• MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)
• MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019)
• MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019)
• MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019)
• MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018)
• MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018)
• MacBook Air (15-inch, M3, 2024)
• MacBook Air (13-inch, M3, 2024)
• MacBook Air (15-inch, M2, 2023)
• MacBook Air (M2, 2022)
• MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
• MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020)
• iMac (24-inch, M3, 2023)
• iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021)
• iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020)
• iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019)
• iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019)
• iMac Pro (2017)
• Macmini (2023)
• Mac mini (M1, 2020)
• Macmini (2018)
• Mac Studio (2023)
• Mac Studio (2022)
• Mac Pro (2023)
• Mac Pro (2019)

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