78 OS releases, 177 features in database
macOS macOS 15 Sequoia
52 Features
| AI & Intelligence | ||
| Apple Intelligence | Introduced in macOS 15.1 | New in macOS 15 |
| ChatGPT Integration | New in macOS 15 | |
| Clean Up (Photos) | New in macOS 15 | |
| Genmoji | New in macOS 15 | |
| Image Playground | New in macOS 15 | |
| Mail Categorization | New in macOS 15 | |
| Notification Summaries | New in macOS 15 | |
| Predictive Text (Transformer) | Added in macOS 14 | |
| Siri Natural Language | New in macOS 15 | |
| Siri with On-Screen Awareness | New in macOS 15 | |
| Writing Tools | New in macOS 15 | |
| Accessibility | ||
| Live Captions | Added in macOS 13 | |
| Communication | ||
| FaceTime on Android/Web | Added in macOS 12 | |
| FaceTime Reactions | Added in macOS 14 | |
| iMessage Edit & Unsend | Added in macOS 13 | |
| SharePlay | Added in macOS 12 | |
| Maps & Navigation | ||
| Look Around | Added in macOS 10.15 | |
| Offline Maps | Added in macOS 14 | |
| Topographic Maps | Added in macOS 14 | |
| Multitasking & Productivity | ||
| Focus Filters | Added in macOS 13 | |
| Focus Modes | Added in macOS 12 | |
| Freeform | Introduced in macOS 13.1 | Added in macOS 13 |
| Sidecar | Added in macOS 10.15 | |
| Split View | ||
| Stage Manager | Added in macOS 13 | |
| Universal Control | Introduced in macOS 12.3 | Added in macOS 12 |
| Photos & Camera | ||
| Live Text | Added in macOS 12 | |
| Photo Memories (AI) | New in macOS 15 | |
| Subject Isolation | Added in macOS 13 | |
| Visual Look Up | Added in macOS 12 | |
| Privacy & Security | ||
| Advanced Data Protection | Added in macOS 13 | |
| Lockdown Mode | Added in macOS 13 | |
| Passkeys | Added in macOS 13 | |
| Sign in with Apple | Added in macOS 10.15 | |
| Safari & Web | ||
| Intelligent Tracking Prevention | ||
| Reader Mode Summaries | New in macOS 15 | |
| Safari Profiles | Added in macOS 14 | |
| Safari Tab Groups | Added in macOS 12 | |
| Safari Web Apps | Added in macOS 14 | |
| System & Continuity | ||
| AirDrop Over Internet | Added in macOS 14 | |
| AirPlay to Mac | Added in macOS 12 | |
| Continuity Camera | Added in macOS 13 | |
| Game Mode | Introduced in macOS 14 Sonoma | Added in macOS 14 |
| iPhone Mirroring | New in macOS 15 | |
| Personal Voice | Added in macOS 14 | |
| Screen Time | Added in macOS 10.15 | |
| Shortcuts App | Added in macOS 12 | |
| Translate App | Added in macOS 12 | |
| UI & Design | ||
| Control Center Customization | New in macOS 15 | |
| Dark Mode | Added in macOS 10.14 | |
| Desktop Widgets | Added in macOS 14 | |
| Interactive Widgets | Added in macOS 14 | |
Related Take Control Books
 | Take Control of Siri AI and Apple Intelligence | How to use the new Siri AI and both existing and new Apple Intelligence features on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, including the new Siri app, Apple Intelligence in more apps, and Private Cloud Compute. |
 | Take Control of Siri | Get the most from Siri across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod—including Apple Intelligence features and ChatGPT integration. |
 | Take Control of FaceTime and Messages | Master FaceTime, Messages, and Phone across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS—from screen sharing and group calls to live translation and call screening. |
 | Take Control of Photos | Learn to import, organize, edit, and share in Apple Photos on Mac, iPad, and iPhone—plus iCloud syncing and creating printed photo books. |
43 Supported Devices
Devices that can run macOS 15 Sequoia.
| Device | Released | macOS |
|---|---|---|
| Mac Studio (M4 Max/M3 Ultra, 2025) | Mar 2025 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Air (15-inch, M4, 2025) | Mar 2025 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Air (13-inch, M4, 2025) | Mar 2025 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| Mac mini (M4 Pro, 2024) | Nov 2024 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Pro (14-inch, M4, Nov 2024) | Nov 2024 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Pro (14-inch, M4 Pro/Max, Nov 2024) | Nov 2024 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Pro (16-inch, M4 Pro/Max, Nov 2024) | Nov 2024 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| Mac mini (M4, 2024) | Nov 2024 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| iMac (24-inch, M4, 2024) | Nov 2024 | 15 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Air (15-inch, M3, 2024) | Mar 2024 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Air (13-inch, M3, 2024) | Mar 2024 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Pro (14-inch, M3, Nov 2023) | Nov 2023 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| iMac (24-inch, M3, 2023) | Nov 2023 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Pro (16-inch, M3 Pro/Max, Nov 2023) | Nov 2023 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Pro (14-inch, M3 Pro/Max, Nov 2023) | Nov 2023 | 14 to 26 (still supported) |
| Mac Pro (2023) | Jun 2023 | 13 to 26 (still supported) |
| Mac Studio (M2 Max/M2 Ultra, 2023) | Jun 2023 | 13 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Air (15-inch, M2, 2023) | Jun 2023 | 13 to 26 (still supported) |
| Mac mini (M2, 2023) | Jan 2023 | 13 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Air (M2, 2022) | Jul 2022 | 12 to 26 (still supported) |
| Mac Studio (M1 Max/M1 Ultra, 2022) | Mar 2022 | 12 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021) | Oct 2021 | 12 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) | Oct 2021 | 12 to 26 (still supported) |
| iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021) | May 2021 | 11 to 26 (still supported) |
| Mac mini (M1, 2020) | Nov 2020 | 11 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Air (M1, 2020) | Nov 2020 | 11 to 26 (still supported) |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020) | Nov 2020 | 11 to 26 (still supported) |
| iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020) | Aug 2020 | 10.15 to 26 |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3) | May 2020 | 10.15 to 26 |
| MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020) | Mar 2020 | 10.15 to 15 |
| Mac Pro (2019) | Dec 2019 | 10.15 to 26 |
| MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) | Nov 2019 | 10.15 to 26 |
| MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2019) | Jul 2019 | 10.14 to 15 |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3) | Jul 2019 | 10.14 to 15 |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3) | May 2019 | 10.14 to 15 |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019) | May 2019 | 10.14 to 15 |
| iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019) | Mar 2019 | 10.14 to 15 |
| iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019) | Mar 2019 | 10.14 to 15 |
| Mac mini (2018) | Nov 2018 | 10.14 to 15 |
| MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) | Nov 2018 | 10.14 to 15 |
| MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018) | Jul 2018 | 10.13 to 15 |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, Four Thunderbolt 3) | Jul 2018 | 10.13 to 15 |
| iMac Pro (2017) | Dec 2017 | 10.13 to 15 |
Last Model Not Compatible
The newest model in each product line that can’t run macOS 15 Sequoia—the support cutoff sits just above these.
| Product line | Last incompatible model | Released | Tops out at |
|---|---|---|---|
| iMac (Intel) | iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017) | Jun 2017 | macOS 13 |
| MacBook Pro 13" (Intel) | MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Two Thunderbolt 3) | Jun 2017 | macOS 13 |
| MacBook Pro 15" (Intel) | MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017) | Jun 2017 | macOS 13 |
| MacBook Air 13" (Intel) | MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017) | Jun 2017 | macOS 12 |
| Mac mini (Intel) | Mac mini (Late 2014) | Oct 2014 | macOS 12 |
| Mac Pro (Intel) | Mac Pro (Late 2013) | Dec 2013 | macOS 12 |