Here are macOS Sequoia Features and Compatible Macs

Apple today unveiled the next version of macOS (15th version), known as Sequoia, a name once again created by its “crack” marketing team. There were a bunch of overlap features such as Apple Intelligence and more.

One of the best features by far will be the possibility of controlling your iPhone from your Mac. Never again will you have to get up from your desk and grab your iPhone. Also, the new Password app is excellent, too.

Here is the full list of macOS Sequoia features Apple previewed today at WWDC.

Personalized Spatial Audio for Gaming

• The immersive experience that has transformed music and movies puts you in the middle of the action of your favorite games.
• Game developers are using a new API to enhance sound design.
• Improvements for in-game chat and streaming deliver 16-bit, 48kHz audio.
• Support for dynamic head tracking.
• AirPods Pro offers the best wireless audio latency ever for mobile gaming.

AirPods

• Hands-free Siri Interactions: Say yes with a nod or no with a shake. With Siri Interactions on AirPods Pro (2nd generation), respond to Siri without speaking out loud.
• Voice Isolation on AirPods Pro: Ensures crystal clear call quality even in windy or noisy environments.

Math Notes

• Crunch numbers, evaluate expressions, and assign variables directly from Notes.
• Solves expressions inline as soon as you type an equals sign.
• Handles basic math and functions of a scientific calculator.
• Assign and adjust variables to see how they affect results.

Custom Walking and Hiking Routes

• Create and save custom routes with options like “one way,” “out and back,” or a loop.

All-New Ways to Play with Text

• Type with tone, flair, and feeling using bold, italics, underline, strikethrough, and animated effects in iMessage.
• Text effects can be suggested automatically or manually added.

Passwords App

• All Your Credentials in One Place: Securely store and access passwords, passkeys, Wi-Fi passwords, and verification codes.
• Securely Synced Across Devices and Apps: Works on Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision Pro, and Windows. Syncs securely and integrates with AutoFill.

Safari

• Introducing Highlights: Automatically detect and highlight relevant information on a page.
• Tiling with Keyboard and Menu Shortcuts: Move apps to a tiled position using shortcuts and menu options.

Continuity

• Use Your iPhone from Your Mac: View and control your iPhone using the iPhone Mirroring app in the Dock.
• iPhone Notifications on Mac: Catch and take action on iPhone notifications alongside Mac notifications.
• Seamless Drag and Drop: Move files, photos, and videos between iPhone and Mac easily.

macOS Sequoia Preview

• Apple Intelligence: Provides contextually relevant intelligence on Mac models with Apple silicon.
• Writing, Focus, and Communication: New Writing Tools, delightful image creation, and enhanced Siri capabilities.

Presenter Preview

• See exactly what you’re going to share in video calling apps before displaying it for everyone.

Safari Reader

• Redesigned Reader: Get a table of contents and high-level summary to understand articles better.
• More Control Over Web Video: Video Viewer helps put videos front and center with system playback controls.

Gaming

• New and Upcoming Games for Mac: Titles taking full advantage of Metal 3 and Apple silicon, offering smooth frame rates and high-quality visuals.
• Games include Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, Frostpunk 2, Dead Island 2, Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, Valheim, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Sniper Elite 4, RoboCop: Rogue City, World of Warcraft: The War Within, Control, Palworld, and Riven.

Maps

• Topographic Maps and Trail Networks: Features detailed maps with trails and hikes, including all 63 U.S. national parks.
• Save Hikes for Offline Access: Save and add notes to hikes, accessible offline.
• Custom Walking and Hiking Routes: Create and save personalized routes.

Notes

• Live Audio Transcription: Record and transcribe audio sessions within your notes.
• Collapsible Sections: Simplify and hide text with collapsible section headers.
• Highlighting: Quickly mark up notes to make text stand out.

Photos

• Collections: Automatically organizes the library by topics like Recent Days, Trips, and People & Pets.
• Pinned Collections: Fast access to important collections or albums.

Home App

• Guest Access: Manage how and when people can enter your home.
• Robot Vacuum Cleaners: Add to scenes, automations, and Siri requests.
• Electricity Usage: Understand and manage home electricity use with new features.

Privacy

• Improved Privacy and Security Settings: Manage how much information is shared with apps more easily.

Accessibility

• Eye Tracking: Navigate iPhone with just your eyes.
• Music Haptics: Experience music through the Taptic Engine.
• Vocal Shortcuts: Perform tasks by making a custom sound.

Miscellaneous

• Calculator: Updated with new tools like history and unit conversions.
• Calendar: Create, view, edit, and complete reminders from the Reminders app within Calendar.
• Freeform: Improved diagramming mode and scenes to organize and present board sections.

The following Macs will be compatible with macOS Sequoia. Macs that missed the cut this year are the 2018 and 2019 MacBook Air (sorry guys and gals):

iMac Series:

• iMac: 2019 and later
• iMac Pro: 2017 and later

Mac Studio:

• Mac Studio: 2022

MacBook Air:

• MacBook Air: 2020 and later (2018 and 2019 CUT!)

Mac mini:

• Mac mini: 2018 and later

MacBook Pro:

• MacBook Pro: 2018 and later

Mac Pro:

• Mac Pro: 2019 and later