macOS Sequoia (15) Features Guide 2026
macOS Sequoia (15) brought iPhone Mirroring (control your iPhone from Mac), real Window Tiling (Apple finally caught up to PowerToys), and a dedicated Passwords app. Here's what's worth using.
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⚡ macOS Sequoia Helpers
Maximize the new features with the right gear.
Apple Intelligence supported
Use Window Tiling efficiently
Window Tiling shines on bigger screen
Passwords app + iCloud sync
Cost Breakdown — All Options
| Where | Cost | Wait | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone Mirroring | Mac + iPhone same Apple ID | Built-in | Control iPhone from Mac |
| Window Tiling | All M-series Macs | Built-in | Snap windows to halves/quarters |
| Passwords app | All Macs | Replaces iCloud Keychain UI | Dedicated password manager |
| Apple Intelligence | M-series Macs | Same as iOS 18 | Writing tools, image gen, Siri |
| Video Conferencing Tools | All Macs | FaceTime, Zoom integration | Backgrounds, gestures, presenter view |
iPhone Mirroring — Game Changer
This is Sequoia's flagship feature. Open the iPhone Mirroring app on Mac (sign in same Apple ID as iPhone). Your iPhone screen appears on Mac. You can:
- Click apps to open them
- Type with Mac keyboard
- Drag-and-drop files between iPhone and Mac
- iPhone stays locked — physically secure
Use cases: respond to texts without picking up phone, access an iPhone-only app, drag photos from iPhone to Mac instantly.
Window Tiling — Finally
macOS finally has built-in window snapping (PowerToys-style on Windows for years). Drag a window:
- To left edge → left half
- To right edge → right half
- To top → full screen
- To corners → quarters
- Cmd+Option+arrow keys (any direction)
Or use the green window button in any window — long-press to see tiling options.
Passwords App — Standalone
Apple finally split iCloud Keychain into its own app. Features:
- Search passwords, passkeys, Wi-Fi passwords
- Verification codes (replaces 2FA app)
- Suggest strong passwords
- Cross-platform: iOS, iPadOS, Mac, Windows (via iCloud for Windows)
For users who didn't want to pay for 1Password or Bitwarden, the Passwords app is a free, native, well-designed option.
Apple Intelligence on Mac
Same features as iOS 18: Writing Tools, Image Playground, Genmoji, Smarter Siri, Photo Cleanup. Available across all macOS apps. Requires M-series Mac.
Video Conferencing Improvements
FaceTime and any video conferencing app (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet):
- Customizable backgrounds (blur, replace)
- Presenter overlay (you stay visible while sharing screen)
- Reactions: thumbs up, hearts, fireworks via gestures
- Move yourself in the picture-in-picture preview
New Wallpapers and Aesthetic
Sequoia's mountain-themed wallpapers reference Sequoia National Park. Updated app icons. Refined Control Center. Cosmetic but pleasant.
What's Missing in Sequoia
- iPhone Mirroring requires Mac and iPhone on same WiFi (no remote use)
- Apple Intelligence still has rate limits (heavy users hit them)
- Some third-party apps don't yet support Window Tiling
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