Apple has launched MacOS Sequoia 15.1, the primary major upgrade to MacOS Sequoia with Apple Intelligence feature.
For Mac users, this means that an Apple Silicon M1 chip or better is required for accessing AI features.
The new upgrade includes a few bug fixes, and assists drag-and-drop functionality on the well-liked iPhone Mirroring feature.
iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, watchOS 11.1, tvOS 18.1, and visionOS 2.1 have also been released, along with Apple Intelligence.
Mac users who are not using Sequoia may apply MacOS Sonoma 14.7.1 and MacOS Ventura 13.7.1 with security patches.
The links below point to Apple CDN servers to download macOS Sequoia 15.1 as a PKG installer or IPSW file: MacOS Sequoia 15.1 InstallAssistant.pkg and MacOS Sequoia 15.1 (build 24B83) IPSW.
The introduction of Apple Intelligence, a personal intelligence system that unlocks powerful new signifiers of communication, work, and self-expression while still protecting data with an extraordinary step forward for privacy in AI was the focal point of the MacOS version announcement.
This update also includes drag-and-drop support for iPhone Mirroring and other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your Mac.
Notifications now include notification summaries and Reduce Interruptions, which is a new Focus that ensures that the most crucial notifications reach you while silencing potential distractions.
Furthermore, new hearing protection features are also available for AirPods, allowing users to reduce exposure to loud environmental noise across listening modes.