macOS Sequoia is still compatible with several Intel-based Macs, but no longer supports the 2018 and 2019 models of the MacBook Air.
macOS Sequoia is compatible with the following Macs, according to Apple:
- MacBook Pro: 2018 and beyond
- MacBook Air: 2020 and beyond
- Mac mini: 2018 and beyond
- iMac: 2019 and beyond
- iMac Pro: 2017
- Mac studio: 2022 and beyond
- Mac pro: 2019 and beyond
The upcoming suite of AI features “Apple Intelligence” requires an Apple Silicon Mac with an M1 chip or newer. The new AI features help you write faster, categorize email, prioritize notifications, and more. A smarter version of Siri, powered by Apple Intelligence, will also be limited to Macs with an M1 chip or newer.
iPhone Mirroring will be available on both Apple Silicon Macs and Intel-based Macs with the T2 security chip, allowing you to control your iPhone from your Mac’s screen:
A user’s custom wallpaper and icons appear just like they do on their iPhone, and they can swipe between pages on their home screen, or launch and browse their favorite apps. The keyboard, trackpad, and mouse on the Mac also allow a user to interact with their iPhone, and even have audio coming through. Users can drag and drop seamlessly between iPhone and Mac, and a user’s iPhone remains locked so no one else can access or see what the user is doing. It also works great with StandBy, which remains visible so users can get information at a glance. Additionally, users can view and respond to iPhone notifications directly from their Mac.
As for iPadOS 18, the update drops support for the first-generation 10.5-inch iPad Pro, the second-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro, and the sixth-generation low-end iPad.
According to Apple, iPadOS 18 is compatible with the following iPads:
- iPad Pro: 2018 and later
- iPad Air: 2019 and later
- iPad mini: 2019 and later
- iPad: 2019 and later
macOS Sequoia and iPadOS 18 are now available in beta for Apple Developer Program members, with updates expected to arrive in September.
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