Apple's macOS Sequoia update to arrive today: Supported Mac models, how to download

macOS Sequoia roll out: Apple will start rolling out macOS Sequoia update to all supported Macs including MacBooks and iMacs tonight. The macOS Sequoia was announced at Apple's Worldwide Developers' Conference or WWDC 2024 and it will succeed macOS Sonoma that arrived on Apple's PCs last year. Just like iOS 18 and the iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia will bring Apple Intelligence to the supported Mac models. In addition to that, macOS Sequoia will bring features that will lead to greater integration with iPhones and iPads.

It is worth noting that while Apple hasn't confirmed the exact time of roll out, trends suggest that the company will begin rolling out macOS Sequoia starting 10:30PM today. It is the same time the company is expected to begin rolling out iOS 18 and iPadOS 18.

Ahead of the macOS Sequoia roll out, take a look at its supported devices and top features here:

MacOS Sequoia update: Supported Macs

Here are all the Macs that will get macOS Sequoia:

-- iMac Pro 2017 and newer models
-- MacBook Pro 2018 and newer models
-- Mac Mini 2018 and newer models
-- iMac 2019 and newer models
-- Mac Pro 2019 and newer models
-- MacBook Air 2020 and newer models
-- Mac Studio 2022 and newer models

MacOS Sequoia update: Top 7 features

-- iPhone Mirroring feature will let users control their iPhones from their Macs.

-- MacOS Sequoia will let users see all of their notifications from their iPhones on their Macs.

-- MacOS Sequoia will let users move files, photos and videos from their iPhones to Macs and vice versa using drag and drop action.

-- MacOS Sequoia will bring updates to Safari. With this update, users will get a summary of the article on the webpage that they have opened.

-- FaceTime is getting an update in macOS. With this, users will be able to change their backgrounds during a FaceTime video call.

-- The updated Notes app will let users make calculations and solve expressions within the app.

-- The Home app will support guest access and let users control their robotic vacuum cleaners using Siri and prompts in the app.  

MacOS Sequoia update: How to download macOS on Mac

Step 1: Open the Mac and then click on the Apple Menu button on the device's home screen.

Step 2: Now click on the System Settings option and then click the General settings option.

Step 3: Then click the Software Update option in the sidebar.

Step 4: If the Mac is eligible for macOS Sequoia update, the screen will show Update or Upgrade button. Click on it.

Step 5: Now type in the administrator password.

Step 6: Lastly, restart the Mac.