The new version of the operating system for Mac is called macOS Sequoia and will bring some exciting new features to our computers. For example, we can see the screen of our iPhone on Mac and interact with him. New window management is also included and, of course, it will integrate the full power of Apple Intelligence.
Regarding compatibility, macOS Sequoia becomes compatible with certain 2018 Intel Mac models. An update that supports computers from six years ago. While six years in computing doesn’t seem like a long time, after the move to Apple Silicon and the arrival of Apple chips, it seems like more than a decade. It’s because of it Some macOS Sequoia features will only be available for Macs with the M1 chip from now on, and Mac users with an Intel processor will not be able to take full advantage of it.
The largest catalog of video games
Apple is making a big push to attract the gaming industry to the Mac, from partnerships with different development companies to the inclusion of more powerful technologies and processors. It was the M1 chip when Graphics took a leap we haven’t seen in years, and that’s why most video games require at least this chip. Additionally, with macOS Sonoma came the Game mode that further optimizes Mac performanceachieving higher, more consistent FPS speeds and better in-game responsiveness.
The catalog of video games for Mac is growing
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One of the coolest features of iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia is the ability to record voice memos in Notes app. In this way, everything we transcribe will be converted into text to make our work easier, ideal for conferences or university courses. This feature requires the power of Apple chips to process voice in real time on the Mac itself and preserve confidentiality.
Apple Intelligence
What Apple Intelligence will do on Mac will be a real revolution, since artificial intelligence will reach every corner of the operating system. From writing emails to generating images for work, it’s a real technological challenge that only the power of Apple Silicon could achieve this. Apple Intelligence will arrive with macOS Sequoia first in English and, over the next year, in more languages. Therefore, even if you have a Mac with Intel, for now you will be on equal footing with those with Chip M.
Other news that has not reached Macs with Intel
Throughout the latest macOS updates (Sonoma, Ventura and Monterey), the same thing happened with macOS Sequoia. Therefore, we want to review what’s new regarding Macs with an Apple chip and not an Intel one.
For example, FaceTime Overlay, which allows screen sharing while seeing you in a circle or using what you’re sharing. In addition, within video calls, two features also exclusive to M chips: portrait mode and hand reactions, which detect our gestures to add elements of augmented reality. Finally, enhanced dictation with on-device processing is also exclusive to Apple Silicon-equipped Macs, as is support for spatial audio using the computer’s own speakers.
macOS Sequoia will arrive on Mac expected next September. It is possible to try the developer beta, although we recommend waiting for the public beta which will arrive throughout June.
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