The article provides a detailed review of the new features and improvements in the macOS 15 Sequoia update, including system requirements and compatibility, branding and installation, new apps and under-the-hood improvements. It also discusses potential issues and limitations, such as network connectivity problems and the difference between the same macOS version running on different CPUs. The article concludes by stating that despite the absence of AI features, the macOS 15 Sequoia update is a solid one.
Key takeaways:
- The macOS 15 Sequoia update is introducing the first wave of 'Apple Intelligence' features, but they are not ready for the 15.0 release.
- Most of the Intel Macs that ran last year's Sonoma release will run Sequoia this year, indicating the end of the Intel Mac era.
- There are several quality-of-life tweaks and under-the-hood changes in the AI-free 15.0 release that will subtly change how users experience the operating system.
- All of the Apple Intelligence features require Apple Silicon, and the AI-free version is what all users of the remaining Intel Macs will be using.