Apple Announces macOS 15 Sequoia with iPhone Mirroring, Passwords App, and More

At the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024, Apple has introduced macOS 15 Sequoia as the next major update to the Mac. This version comes with significant changes including iPhone Mirroring, Presenter preview, new Passwords app, automatic window tiling, and more. Here’s everything you need to know about macOS 15 Sequoia.

iPhone Mirroringwill allow users to broadcast their iPhone’s content onto a Mac without needing your iPhone to be around. You can not only access its notifications, but you can use all of your iPhone apps from a Mac. This kind of “continuity” will alsorelay audio from your iPhoneonto the Mac. Throughout the mirroring process, your iPhone will remain secure and locked on the lock screen.

macOS Sequoia finally offers efficient window tiling by letting youdrag windows to the edgefor automatic placement. The update brings aPresenter Previewfeature for video calls that allows users to apply custom backgrounds.

In addition, there’s anew Passwords Appthat builds on the Apple Keychain to offer a convenient solution to manage passwords, Wi-Fi credentials, passkeys, and more. The Messages app on macOS 15 Sequoia now features message scheduling, new text effects, and emoji and sticker Tapbacks.

The Cupertino giant has also unwrapped a ton ofApple Intelligencefeatures for Apple M-powered Macs. Apple’s new supercharged Siri offers a more natural and contextual conversation. Besides this, there are AI-enhanced audio transcription and summarization features inside Notes and the newClean Up tool on the Photos appcan remove distracting objects from images using Apple Intelligence.

Other new macOS 15 features include an updated Calculator app with calculation history and expressions, combined view of events and tasks in the Calendar app, and the ability to create custom walking routes on Apple Maps. Additionally, Safari browser gets a new Highlights feature that lets you discover information on the web more conveniently, which alongside the redesigned Reader more makes content easier to read.

macOS 15 Sequoia is available on thesesupported Mac devicesand is currently available as beta update for developers. Regular users will need to wait for the public beta to avoid running into persistent issues.

What do you think about macOS 15 Sequoia? Is there a feature you’re excited about? Tell us in the comments.

Ajaay Srinivasan

Ajaay’s love affair with technology started young, with the Nokia N-Gage piquing his interest. Since 2016, he’s channeled his passion for tech into crafting explainers and guides on iOS, macOS, Android, social media, privacy & cybersecurity, and AI. When it’s time to unplug, Ajaay enjoys playing EAFC, unwinding to music on a pair of open-backs, building his dream audiophile gear, or watching Arsenal struggle to keep a clean sheet.

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