Apple rolls out macOS Sequoia with iPhone Mirroring, window tiling, Safari improvements, Passwords app, more
Apple has released macOS Sequoia, introducing several new features and improvements.
A key addition is iPhone Mirroring, which extends Continuity by allowing users to control their iPhones directly from their Macs. This feature enables navigation through the iPhone’s interface, app usage, and responding to notifications, all without needing to physically interact with the iPhone.
macOS Sequoia requires specific hardware, including iMac 2019 or later, iMac Pro 2017 or later, Mac Studio 2022 or later, MacBook Air 2020 or later, Mac mini 2018 or later, MacBook Pro 2018 or later, or Mac Pro 2019 or later.
Similar to iOS 18, macOS Sequoia introduces the Passwords app, which serves as a centralized hub for managing passwords, passkeys, Wi-Fi credentials, and verification codes. The app also provides alerts for weak passwords, enhancing security. Additionally, improved window tiling allows users to snap windows to the edge of the screen for side-by-side views or place them in corners to keep more apps visible. Users can schedule iMessages to be sent later and use Tapback with any emoji or sticker, including Live Stickers created from personal photos.
Safari also sees enhancements with the Highlights feature, which simplifies finding relevant information during web browsing. The updated Reader mode delivers a distraction-free reading experience, while the Viewer feature focuses on video content.
Gaming on Mac is bolstered with new titles like Assassin’s Creed Shadows and Frostpunk 2. Additionally, the Game Porting Toolkit 2 eases the transition of complex Windows games to the Mac platform.
Other updates include improvements to Messages, Apple Maps, Photos, and Notes.
Later this year, Apple will introduce Apple Intelligence, a powerful personal intelligence system for Mac. This feature combines generative models with personal context to streamline everyday tasks, offering systemwide Writing Tools and enhanced image editing capabilities.