# **macOS Sequoia: Features, Apple Intelligence, Download, and Support**
Apple has officially released **macOS Sequoia 15**, the newest operating system designed for Mac computers. This update brings **Apple Intelligence**, enhanced **iPhone Mirroring features**, and numerous upgrades to **Safari, Messages, and Photos**. Below, we delve into all you need to know about macOS Sequoia, including its features, release date, compatibility, and download instructions.
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## **What is macOS Sequoia?**
macOS Sequoia serves as the successor to **macOS Sonoma** and emphasizes **AI-driven features, enhanced productivity tools, and tighter integration with iPhone**. It enriches the Mac experience with **Apple Intelligence**, a brand-new **Passwords app**, and **window tiling for improved multitasking**.
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## **macOS Sequoia Release Date**
– **Announced:** June 10, 2024, during WWDC
– **Developer Beta:** June 10, 2024
– **Public Beta:** July 15, 2024
– **Official Release:** September 16, 2024
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## **Key Features of macOS Sequoia**
### **1. Apple Intelligence (AI)**
Apple has unveiled **Apple Intelligence**, an AI-centric framework designed for **Apple Silicon Macs** (M1 and newer). Notable AI features include:
– **Writing Tools:** Edit, proofread, and summarize text in Mail, Notes, and third-party applications.
– **Image Playground:** Generate AI-created images in styles such as **Animation, Illustration, or Sketch**.
– **Memories in Photos:** AI-driven storytelling that arranges photos into a cohesive narrative.
– **Clean Up Tool:** Eliminates unwanted elements from photos without disturbing the main subject.
– **Siri Improvements:** Siri now has better **contextual understanding**, supports **text inputs**, and integrates with **ChatGPT**.
### **2. iPhone Mirroring**
Among the most thrilling features of macOS Sequoia is **iPhone Mirroring**, allowing users to:
– **Control and access their iPhone directly from their Mac**.
– **Transfer files between iPhone and Mac via drag and drop** (introduced in macOS 15.1).
– **Run iPhone apps directly on the Mac screen** while the phone remains locked.
### **3. Safari Upgrades**
Safari now features:
– **Highlights:** Quickly find useful information like directions, summaries, and quick links.
– **New Reader Mode:** Offers a distraction-free reading experience with summaries and a contents table.
– **Video Detection:** Automatically identifies videos on web pages and supports **Picture-in-Picture mode**.
### **4. Window Tiling**
– Users can **drag windows to the screen edges** to automatically **tile them** for enhanced multitasking.
### **5. Passwords App**
– A brand-new **Passwords app** takes over from Keychain, simplifying the management of **passwords, passkeys, and Wi-Fi credentials**.
### **6. Messages and Mail Enhancements**
– **Messages:** New **text effects, emoji Tapbacks, and scheduled messaging** options.
– **Mail:** AI-enhanced **email categorization** and **priority alerts**.
### **7. Notes and Calculator Upgrades**
– **Notes:** Offers AI-driven **audio transcription and summarization** capabilities.
– **Calculator:** Now features **calculation history and equation-solving functions**.
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## **macOS Sequoia Updates**
Apple consistently enhances macOS Sequoia with regular updates:
### **macOS 15.1 (October 2024)**
– **Launch of Apple Intelligence**.
– **iPhone Mirroring supports drag-and-drop file transfers** now.
– **Introduction of AI-powered Smart Reply in Mail**.
### **macOS 15.2 (December 2024)**
– **Launch of Image Playground app**.
– **Expanded integration with ChatGPT**.
– **Introduction of new customization features in Safari**.
### **macOS 15.3 (January 2025)**
– **Genmoji:** AI-generated personalized emojis.
– **Enhanced Notification Summary**.
– **Improvements to the Calculator app**.
### **macOS 15.4 (March 2025 – Beta)**
– **New email categorization features**.
– **Broadened Apple Intelligence language support**.
– **Introduction of seven new emojis**.
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## **How to Download macOS Sequoia**
### **For General Users**
1. Open **System Settings**.
2. Navigate to **General > Software Update**.
3. Click **Download and Install**.
### **For Beta Testers**
1. Sign up for the **Apple Beta Software Program** ([beta.apple.com](https://beta.apple.com)).
2. Go to **System Settings > General > Software Update**.
3. Choose **macOS 15 Developer/Public**.
