The highly anticipated update for Mac is just around the corner. macOS Sequoia 15.2 is set to be released next week, and Apple has shared the complete release notes detailing the new features. Here’s a rundown of what to expect on your Mac soon.
macOS Sequoia 15.2: Complete Release Notes
Apple Intelligence (Compatible with Apple silicon Macs)
- Image Playground
- A newly introduced app that allows users to create whimsical images using concepts, descriptions, and images from their photo library in various styles.
- Swipe through previews as you add elements to your playground.
- Select from various animation and illustration styles for your creations.
- Create images within Messages, Freeform, and supported third-party apps.
- Your creations will be synced in your Image Playground library across devices using iCloud.
- ChatGPT Integration
- Access ChatGPT from OpenAI directly through Siri or Writing Tools.
- The Compose feature in Writing Tools allows users to generate new content with ChatGPT.
- Siri can utilize ChatGPT to provide relevant responses when necessary.
- No ChatGPT account is needed; your inquiries will remain anonymous and will not contribute to OpenAI’s training data.
- Sign in with ChatGPT for account benefits, and all requests will be governed by OpenAI’s data policies.
- Additional Apple Intelligence Features
- In Writing Tools, you can suggest edits for your text, such as requesting a poem style rewrite.
Photos
- A Favorites album is now included in the Utilities collection alongside Pinned Collections.
- You can now clear history in Recently Viewed and Recently Shared albums.
Safari
- New customizable background images for your Safari Start Page.
- Enhanced HTTPS upgrade that attempts to enforce secure HTTPS connections on all sites.
- Streamlined importing and exporting processes for history, bookmarks, and passwords.
This update also brings various enhancements and bug fixes:
- Share Item Location in Find My enables secure sharing of an AirTag or Find My network accessory’s location with trusted individuals, including airlines.
- Natural language search in Apple Music and the Apple TV app lets you describe your search using any mix of categories, including genre, mood, actor, decade, and more.
- Favorite Categories in Podcasts allows you to select your preferred categories, which generates relevant show suggestions easily accessible in your Library.
- The Personalized Search page in Podcasts features the most pertinent categories and collections curated just for you.
- Sudoku for News+ Puzzles is available in three difficulty levels for News+ subscribers.
- Presenter preview gives a choice of what to share — a specific app or your entire screen — prior to sharing when connecting to an external display or via AirPlay.
- Track pre-market price quotes in Stocks for NASDAQ and NYSE tickers before market opening.
- The menu bar now provides quick access to current weather conditions, along with a link for detailed forecasts.
What’s Missing for Now
Two important features will be included in iOS 18.2, but are currently unavailable on the Mac:
- Genmoji
- Revamped Mail app
The absence of Genmoji is particularly disappointing since they’re already available on both iPhone and iPad with iOS and iPadOS 18.2. Additionally, the Mail app redesign is currently exclusive to the iPhone, leaving both the Mac and iPad out of this update.
It is hoped that macOS 15.3 will introduce these features in early 2025. Until then, it’s important to note that two of the most exciting new features from iOS 18.2 won’t be making their way to the Mac just yet.
What are you most looking forward to in macOS 15.2? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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