macOS 15 (Sequoia): Release Date, Features and News

Notification mirroring and easier window tiling are coming to Macs and MacBooks

Updated on June 10, 2024

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Apple updates macOS, the operating system that runs its desktop and laptop computers, every fall. Here's what you need to know about macOS 15, which is called Sequoia.

macOS 15 (Sequoia) Release Date

Apple debuted macOS Sequoia at the Worldwide Developers Conference keynote on June 10, with a release date in Fall 2024.

macOS 15 (Sequoia) Price

Like with all of Apple's operating system updates, macOS Sequoia will be free.

Pre-Order Information

You can't pre-order macOS Sequoia, but you can sign up for the public beta to try out new features. You can sign up at Apple's beta site.

macOS 15 (Sequoia) Features

This version of macOS includes updates to almost all of Apple's stock apps, along with a new, AI-focused interface. Here's a quick rundown of some of the new features:

Calculator: The biggest update to the Calculator app, possibly ever, shows your calculations and expressions as you enter them, keeps track of your history, and automatically converts units.

Continuity: We're used to Handoff, which lets us seamlessly keep working on apps between our iPhone and Mac, but macOS Sequoia kicks it up a bit by letting you completely run your iPhone from your Mac.

Your iPhone will appear on your Mac's screen, and you can control everything, including apps and Facetime calls without picking up the device.

Along with the mirroring, you'll also be able to drag apps between your iPhone and Mac and receive app notifications on your Mac.

A splash image of features in macOS Sequoia — Apple, Inc.

Maps: Maps in macOS Sequoia include topographic data and a library of hiking trails that includes all of the US' national parks.

Messages: Sequoia has a lot of the updates to Messages that also appear in iOS 18, like message scheduling and effects.

Notes: The Notes app in Sequoia gains live audio transcription, automatic calculation, collapsible headings, and color highlighting.

Productivity: MacOS Sequoia includes improved window tiling which even snaps windows into the corners. This upgrade is a welcome bonus to the usual side-by-side view.

For calls, you can get a preview before you share your screen and also change your messy or boring background to either one of the preloaded options or one of your own photos.

Safari: Apple's web browser has an improved Reader that includes a table of contents and a summary, better video controls, and it will highlight relevant information on a webpage.