Apple releases major macOS upgrades annually, bringing hundreds of new features to your Mac. Apple’s tight integration between hardware, OS & apps means it’s vital to keep up-to-date. Upgrades are free, and most users upgrade quickly. You’ll need to have the latest macOS to use many new business & creative apps, as well as full compatibility with iPhone & iPad.
Apple releases major OS upgrades annually, bringing hundreds of new features to your Mac. Apple’s tight integration between hardware, OS & apps means it’s vital to keep up-to-date. Upgrades are free, and most users upgrade quickly. You’ll need to have the latest macOS to use many new business & creative apps, as well as full compatibility with iPhone & iPad.
What’s new in macOS Sequoia
- A new Passwords app to track and share items securely with others
- Safari can hide distractions and features a redesigned Reader view
- Notes does math and live audio transcriptions
- Calendar shows your scheduled Reminders
- Add widgets to your desktop, such as calendar, weather and more
- Customize the Control Center and menu bar icons
Working with apps & windows
- Move, align and merge app windows
- Tile app windows by pressing the Option key while dragging
- Better control for apps in full screen or Split View
- Use Stage Manager for a clutter-free desktop
- New video conferencing features like Presenter Overlay and hand reactions
Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence combines the power of generative models with an understanding of your personal context to deliver intelligence that’s useful and relevant. So it can prioritize and summarize notifications, mail, and messages, all while protecting your privacy.
To get started with Apple Intelligence on your Mac, choose Apple menu → System Settings, click Apple Intelligence & Siri, then click Get Apple Intelligence.
- Use Writing Tools with Apple Intelligence
- Use Apple Intelligence in Mail
- Use Apple Intelligence in Messages
- Use Apple Intelligence with Siri
- Get webpage summaries with Apple Intelligence
- Summarize an audio recording with Apple Intelligence
- Create original images with Image Playground
- Use Apple Intelligence in Photos
- Summarize notifications and reduce interruptions with Apple Intelligence
- Use ChatGPT with Apple Intelligence
- Apple Intelligence and privacy
- Block access to Apple Intelligence features in Screen Time
Notifications and Focus
- Customize notifications and Notification Center
- Turn on a Focus (like Do Not Disturb)
- Set up Focus on Mac
More features
- Get notifications and control your iPhone right from your Mac
- Use Continuity to work across Apple devices
- Messages includes Send Later and more Tapback options
Modern versions of macOS take your privacy seriously, so from now on you’ll be asked if you want to show app notifications, download from a site, or allow apps to use functions. If something isn’t working, go to System Settings – Security & Privacy. Click General and look for a button to Allow.
Also check the Privacy tab where you’ll see which apps have access to contacts, camera, location & more. Click Accessibility and check boxes for apps you need. See special instructions to authorize Google Drive, Dropbox, Parallels, TeamViewer & Backblaze.
Missed a feature that debuted in older version? We’ve got you covered.
Read how the latest iOS makes your Mac and iPhone or iPad work even better together.
Learn the safest way to install macOS upgrades on your Mac. Or call Creative Tech Support. We’ll come ready to install so you’ll hit the ground running and skip the downtime.
