macOS Sequoia

Alongside iOS 18.1 beta 2, Apple is also now rolling out macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta 2 for developers. This update includes the first set of Apple Intelligence features and comes two weeks after Apple kickstarted macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta testing two weeks ago.

Apple has released new betas for its array of software platforms. Joining the just-released iOS 18 beta 6 and iOS 18.1 beta 2, developer beta 6 is now available for iPadOS 18, visionOS 2, and more.

A new regime of repeating macOS Sequoia permission prompts have been described as “a subscription you didn’t buy and can’t cancel.”

An Apple ad once made fun of the endless stream of permission requests in Windows Vista, but some are suggesting that Sequoia is now every bit as bad …

Apple and other tech companies are constantly looking for ways to improve the security of their operating systems. Even so, some things go unnoticed. An exploit from 18 years ago is still being actively used by hackers to access internal networks, but Apple has already confirmed that it will fix this with macOS Sequoia.

A disability campaigner has highlighted what he says is a huge accessibility breakthrough with Voice Control in the latest iPhone and Mac betas.

He said that what may sound like a small improvement is a massive improvement to those who, like him, rely on voice to control their iPhone, iPad, and Mac …

With macOS Sequoia this fall, using apps that need access to screen recording permissions will become a little bit more tedious. Apple is rolling out a change that will require you to give explicit permission on a weekly basis to these types of apps, and every time you reboot your Mac.

Update, August 7, 2024: Apple hasn’t commented on this change, despite an uproar from Mac users. On Mastodon, Craig Hockenberry points to a potential solution: the Persistent Content Capture entitlement. But as he succinctly puts it: “The issue here is that Apple has provided no documentation or any other guidance on how to get this entitlement.”

As far as I’m aware, this has also not been communicated to any developer who has proactively contacted Apple to ask about this pop-up in macOS Sonoma.

Apple continually updates and refines its security protections across all its software. In macOS Sequoia, there’s a small change coming that makes it harder to run certain apps. Here’s what you need to know.

Apple has released public beta 3 for macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, and watchOS 11. Today’s update brings with it a variety of improvements and new features, especially on the Mac and iPad. Here’s everything that’s new.

This fall, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia will introduce a variety of big changes for users. Features like Apple Intelligence, Home Screen customization, iPhone Mirroring, and the redesigned Photos app will get a lot of attention.

But alongside those major improvements, there are also lots of smaller changes coming to the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Here are some of my favorite little features in iOS and iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia.

Apple on Monday released the fifth beta of macOS Sequoia 15.0 to developers. As we previously covered, the update adds Distraction Control for Safari – a new feature that lets users hide parts of a webpage, such as banners and popups. However, macOS 15.0 beta 5 also adds a new system wallpaper, and you can download it here.

Today Apple released macOS Sequoia beta 5 for developers, the latest version of the upcoming OS update for the Mac. Alongside other performance improvements and bug fixes, the highlight of today’s release is a new feature for Safari users: Distraction Control.

Apple’s Notes and Voice Memos apps gain the handy feature of live audio transcription in iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia. Join along for a look at how to use audio transcription in iOS 18 including search, export, and more.

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We finally have a preview of the Apple Intelligence features with iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 beta, which were released to developers yesterday. As we dig into what’s new in the betas, some Mac users have noticed that it may not be possible to use Apple Intelligence when macOS beta is installed on an external drive.

After teasing Apple Intelligence features at WWDC 2024 in June, Apple is finally releasing a developer preview with the first betas of iOS 18.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1. However, today’s betas won’t be available for devices other than those compatible with Apple Intelligence.

macOS Sequoia was announced at WWDC 2024, and developers can now try out the beta version on their Macs. However, one feature missing from the betas is Apple Intelligence, and Apple is finally rolling out a preview of its AI features with the first beta of macOS Sequoia 15.1.

It’s public beta 2 day. Apple has released the second public betas for macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18. Here’s what’s new.

Apple is prepping for one of its biggest software launches ever with iOS 18. A major component of new OS updates for the iPhone, Mac, and iPad is Apple Intelligence. Apple’s suite of AI features are not yet included in the developer or public betas. So when will they arrive?

Here’s when to expect Apple Intelligence to release.

Today Apple released developer beta 4 for iOS 18 alongside macOS Sequoia and Apple’s other platforms. The new iOS 18 beta comes with a variety of tweaks, including new CarPlay wallpapers. But macOS Sequoia may be the highlight of today’s betas, with a valuable addition to iPhone Mirroring: window resizing.

Alongside iOS 18 beta 4, Apple is also rolling out macOS Sequoia beta 4 to developers. The build number for today’s macOS Sequoia beta 4 release is 24A5298h.

The major upgrade for Apple Maps with iOS 18 is topographic hiking trails (same with iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and macOS Sequoia). New features include detailed planning and guidance for custom hikes, the ability to save the maps offline, elevation details, and more. Here’s how to use Apple Maps topographic hiking trails.

macOS Sequoia comes with a simple but very useful new native tool: automatic window tiling. The new feature can be invoked in several different ways and comes with keyboard shortcuts. Here’s how to use automatic window tiling in macOS Sequoia (and also how to turn it off).

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