Mac users, rejoice! macOS Sequoia 15.2 is here, bringing a host of new features and enhancements to your Apple computers. This update delivers a significant upgrade to Apple Intelligence, along with improvements to various apps and functionalities.
Installing the Update
Updating your Mac is a breeze. Simply open the System Settings app, navigate to General, and select Software Update. From there, you can download and install macOS 15.2. This update is available for all Macs compatible with the initial macOS Sequoia release.
Unlocking the Power of Apple Intelligence
macOS 15.2 introduces several exciting Apple Intelligence features, although some require a Mac with an M1 chip or later.
- Image Playground: This new app allows you to generate unique and creative images from text descriptions. Let your imagination run wild and explore endless visual possibilities.
- ChatGPT Integration with Siri: Ask Siri questions and receive comprehensive answers powered by ChatGPT. This integration enhances Siri’s ability to understand and respond to your requests.
- ChatGPT for Text Composition: Compose original text using ChatGPT within various apps. Whether you need help writing an email, crafting a story, or generating ideas, ChatGPT is there to assist you.
- Enhanced AI Rewrite: Provide specific prompts to Apple’s AI rewrite feature for more refined and tailored text suggestions.
Beyond Apple Intelligence
This update also brings a variety of other enhancements:
- Weather in the Menu Bar: Keep an eye on the weather with a convenient new option to add it to your Menu Bar.
- External Display Controls: Enjoy new controls in a “presenter preview” when connecting to an external display.
- Find My Enhancements: Share the location of an item with third parties, such as airlines, for improved tracking and convenience.
- Photos App Improvements: Experience enhanced photo management and editing capabilities.
- Safari Upgrades: Browse the web with improved performance and new features in Safari.
- Natural Language Search in Music and TV: Find your favorite content more easily with natural language search in the Music and TV apps.
This update delivers a substantial upgrade to the Mac experience, with a focus on enhancing creativity, productivity, and overall usability. While a couple of features from iOS 18.2, such as Genmoji and the Mail redesign, are not yet included, macOS Sequoia 15.2 offers a compelling set of improvements for Mac users.
