Apple Gets Ready for macOS 15.4 Launch with New Features and Enhancements in Apple Intelligence
As Apple prepares for the forthcoming launch of macOS 15.4—codenamed “Sequoia”—the company has issued the second Release Candidate (RC 2) version of this update to developers and beta testers. Although Apple has not detailed specific fixes or new features in this recent RC, macOS 15.4 is expected to offer a richer set of features compared to its predecessor, macOS 15.3. With a strong emphasis on Apple Intelligence and improvements to user experience, here’s what we know about the upcoming macOS 15.4.
Significant Enhancements in Apple Intelligence
macOS 15.4 maintains Apple’s advancement in on-device AI with two notable Apple Intelligence features currently available in beta:
1. Enhanced Mail Experience
The Mail application is undergoing a substantial update aimed at assisting users in effectively managing their inboxes. With categorization processed on-device, emails are systematically organized into four distinct categories:
– Primary: For personal and urgent messages
– Transactions: For receipts, confirmations, and financial communications
– Updates: For newsletters and social media alerts
– Promotions: For marketing emails and discount offers
In addition, a new Digest View consolidates emails from the same business or sender, simplifying the process of identifying key information at a glance.
2. Broadened Language Support for Apple Intelligence
Apple is expanding the scope of its AI functionalities by introducing support for several new languages. These encompass:
– Chinese
– French
– German
– Italian
– Brazilian Portuguese
– Spanish
– Japanese
– Korean
– Localized English for Singapore and India
This enhanced language support allows Apple Intelligence to be more accessible and beneficial for a worldwide audience.
New Emojis and Genmoji Improvements
macOS 15.4 also presents seven new emojis, which were sanctioned by the Unicode Consortium in May 2023. These consist of:
– Face with bags under the eyes
– Fingerprint
– Leafless tree
– Root vegetable
– Harp
– Shovel
– Splatter
While emoji updates might not appeal to everyone, Apple is also upgrading its Genmoji feature—customizable emojis exclusive to Apple platforms. In macOS 15.4, the Genmoji button on the keyboard has been made more noticeable, promoting users to craft personalized emoji depictions.
Lossless Audio Support for AirPods Max
One of the most awaited features in macOS 15.4 is the implementation of lossless and ultra-low latency audio support for AirPods Max. This enhancement will improve the listening experience for audiophiles and professionals who require high-fidelity sound.
Cross-Platform Software Updates
In conjunction with macOS 15.4, Apple has also released RC versions of its other operating systems, including:
– iOS 18.4
– iPadOS 18.4
– tvOS 18.4
– visionOS 2.4
– watchOS 11.4
Each of these updates is anticipated to deliver incremental advancements and new features, many of which are associated with Apple Intelligence and cross-device functionality.
What Comes Next?
The final release of macOS 15.4 is anticipated to be available to the public next week. As Apple continues to enhance its AI features and improve user experience across its ecosystem, macOS 15.4 represents a major progression in the development of the Mac operating system.
Stay tuned for further updates as Apple rolls out these features and gets ready for the larger release of macOS Sequoia and its associated software updates.
