Here’s what’s new in macOS Sequoia that Intel-based Macs won’t be able to use

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Since Apple released macOS Ventura in 2022, many of the functions of the Mac operating system have been limited to Apple silicon devices. And the same will happen when Apple launches the official version of macOS Sequoia with new features such as AI features or live audio transcriptions.

In this article, we’ll list all the new features of macOS Sequoia that Intel-based Macs won’t be able to enjoy. There are few Macs that will be left out, but we will also tell you which Macs will be able to have all the new features that will arrive in macOS Sequoia next September.

You won’t be able to use these new features unless you have a Mac with Apple silicon

Below, we’ll list the features of macOS Sequoia that Intel-based Macs won’t be able to enjoy. We will do it in the form of a list so that you can know what they are quickly. They are as follows:

• Apple Intelligence features: Apple Intelligence, the suite of deeply integrated AI features customized for Apple devices that uses generative artificial intelligence, will not be available on Intel-based Macs. Apple says that advanced features require its M1 chip or later.
• Audio transcription: Audio transcriptions in Apple Notes also won’t be available on Macs that don’t have an Apple silicon chip. A feature that integrates Voice Memos with notes.

But don’t panic, because the company won’t cover the other functions. Features such as the ability to schedule messages, the new Photos app, what’s new in Maps, the integration of Reminders into the Calendar app and new window management will be available.

Which Mac models will support all macOS Sequoia features

Now it’s time to find out which Mac models will be compatible with the new features of macOS Sequoia. As we have anticipated, they will be all models that have an M1 processor or higher. Taking this into account, they are as follows:

• MacBook Air (2020 or higher)
• MacBook Pro (2018 or higher)
• iMac (2019 or higher)
• Mac Mini (2018 or higher)
• iMac Pro (2017 or higher)
• Mac Pro (2019 or higher)
• Mac Studio (2022 or higher)