New macOS Sequoia beta software update now available to everyone
Apple introduced macOS Sequoia at WWDC24 in June with a wide variety of new features that take the Mac operating system to the next level. As we wait for the long-awaited arrival of Apple Intelligence on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Apple’s software engineers continue to introduce more and more changes in their beta software updates.
A beta update is basically an update in testing status. Big tech companies use this testing process to correct errors and finalize all details of their operating systems based on user reports. And now, after several beta updates from the developers… now macOS Sequoia Public Beta Update Now Available To download.
Last month we explained how to install the macOS Sequoia beta update and today we will do the same with the public beta of the Mac operating system. Pay attention because we explain below. How to install macOS Sequoia public beta in your Mac.
How to install macOS Sequoia beta
Downloading and installing the macOS Sequoia public beta update is very simple. In fact, the process is automatic. Simply set up beta software updates to be enabled from your computer and let the process run its course.
- To log in on your Mac computer.
- Enter in System settings.
- Then access General.
- Then go to the section Software update.
- Click on the button (I) beta updates.
- Enable beta updates.
- Choose macOS Sequoia Public Beta.
- Click on Accept.
- Go back and install macOS Sequoia.
Downloading and installing macOS Sequoia can take more than an hour. Especially in the first few hours after the official release of the beta update, as the servers tend to crash a bit due to the rush of users wanting to download the Mac operating system software update.
Mac computers compatible with macOS Sequoia
Following the official unveiling of macOS Sequoia at WWDC 2024, Apple has publicly shared a list detailing all the Mac models that are compatible with macOS Sequoia. You can check them out below.
- MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2023)
- MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2023)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, M2, 2022)
- MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021)
- MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020)
- MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019)
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019)
- MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018)
- MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018)
- MacBook Air (15-inch, M3, 2024)
- MacBook Air (13-inch, M3, 2024)
- MacBook Air (15-inch, M2, 2023)
- MacBook Air (M2, 2022)
- MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
- MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020)
- iMac (24-inch, M3, 2023)
- iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021)
- iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020)
- iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019)
- iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019)
- iMac Pro (2017)
- Mac mini (2023)
- Mac mini (M1, 2020)
- Mac mini (2018)
- Mac Studio (2023)
- Mac Studio (2022)
- Mac Pro (2023)
- Mac Pro (2019)
The new macOS Sequoia update brings exciting features like: iPhone Mirroringwith which it is possible to duplicate the iPhone screen on the Mac screen… and control its operation!
Additionally, Apple introduced a new app Passwordsall the latest news from Apple Intelligence, improvements to Safari much more.
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