Gather ’round, Apple enthusiasts and tech aficionados, because macOS Sequoia is here, and it’s packed with more features than you can shake a stick at—though why you’d shake a stick at a Mac is beyond me. From productivity-boosting tools to delightful design tweaks, macOS Sequoia is here to make your computing experience smoother, smarter, and a tad more amusing. Let’s dive into the most exciting new features of macOS Sequoia and have a good laugh along the way.
Universal Control
Remember the days when your Mac and iPad refused to get along, like bickering siblings? Well, those days are over. With Universal Control, you can use a single mouse and keyboard to control both devices. Dragging files from your Mac to your iPad is now as easy as dragging a cat away from a warm laptop. It’s seamless, it’s slick, and it makes you look like a multitasking wizard.
Redesigned Safari
Safari has had a makeover, and it’s looking fabulous. The new compact tab bar takes up less space, giving you more room to admire your collection of open tabs you’ll never get around to reading. Tab Groups allow you to organise your tabs into categories, so you can have one group for work, one for shopping, and one for those late-night Wikipedia rabbit holes. It’s organisation with a touch of chaos.
Focus Mode
Focus Mode has finally come to the Mac, and it’s ready to help you ignore the world. Set up different modes for work, personal time, or that all-important Netflix binge, and let your Mac filter notifications accordingly. It’s like having a digital bouncer who knows when to let the emails through and when to tell them, “Not tonight, mate.”
Shortcuts for Mac
Why do things the hard way when you can use Shortcuts? This nifty feature allows you to automate everyday tasks and streamline your workflow. Set up a shortcut to launch your morning apps with a single click, or create a complex sequence that makes your coffee and walks the dog. Okay, maybe not that last part, but it’s pretty close.
Enhanced FaceTime
FaceTime on macOS Sequoia is so good you’ll almost forget you’re in a meeting. With Spatial Audio, voices sound like they’re coming from where the person is positioned on the screen, making your video calls eerily lifelike. Plus, the new grid view ensures everyone gets their moment in the spotlight, so no more hiding at the back of the virtual classroom.
Quick Note
Got an idea? Jot it down with Quick Note. This feature allows you to create notes from any app or screen, so you’ll never forget that brilliant thought you had while browsing cat videos. It’s like carrying a digital notepad, minus the risk of accidentally doodling in the margins.
Live Text
Have you ever wanted to copy text from a photo? Now you can with Live Text. This feature recognises text in your images and lets you interact with it. It’s perfect for when you need to capture notes from a whiteboard or extract the recipe from a photo of your nan’s ancient cookbook. It’s magic, but without the wands and capes.
Improved Maps
Maps on macOS Sequoia now offers detailed city maps, an interactive globe, and improved navigation. You can explore new places with a level of detail that makes you feel like you’re actually there. It’s like Google Earth but with a posher accent and better taste in design.
Mail Privacy Protection
In a world where privacy is a hot commodity, Mail Privacy Protection is here to save the day. It hides your IP address and prevents senders from knowing when you’ve opened their emails. It’s like having an invisibility cloak for your inbox, keeping prying eyes at bay and giving you peace of mind.
iCloud+
iCloud+ introduces enhanced privacy features such as Private Relay and Hide My Email. Private Relay ensures your browsing is secure and private, while Hide My Email lets you create random email addresses that forward to your actual account, keeping your real address under wraps. It’s like having a secret identity, but without the need for a mask and cape.
Compatible devices
macOS Sequoia is more than just an update, and with Apple’s Intelligence (AI) on the horizon, it’s going to be an interesting time for the Apple ecosystem.