macOS Sequoia build 24B5009l

24B5009l
Build of macOS Sequoia
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ArchitectureARM64
Compiled2024-07-14
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macOS Sequoia build 24B5009l is the official Beta 1 release of macOS Sequoia 15.1, which was released to Apple developers on 29 July 2024.[1] It is only available in the US for devices with Apple Silicon.

New features and changes[edit | edit source]

This build introduces several features included with Apple Intelligence. These can be enabled by joining the Apple Intelligence waitlist in System Settings.

Siri[edit | edit source]

  • The appearance of Siri has been updated, which is now displayed as a glowing text box. Users can either type or speak their request.
  • Improvements have been made to request processing. Siri‌ is now able to maintain context between requests, allowing users to ask a question and then reference it in a second reply. Additionally, Siri‌ can now follow along if the user stumbles on their words or shifts what they're saying mid-sentence.
  • ‌Siri‌ now has Apple's product knowledge and support base for answering questions about device features and settings.

Writing Tools[edit | edit source]

  • Proofread has been added for checking spelling and grammar errors, including word choice and sentence structure.
  • Rewrite has been added, which will clean up written text and shift the tone without impacting its content. Options include Friendly, Professional, and Concise.
  • Text can now be summarized into several different formats.

Mail and Messages[edit | edit source]

  • In the Mail app, the ability to summarize incoming emails has been added.
  • Smart Reply now provides quick-tap responses based on what was included in the email or text.

Miscellaneous[edit | edit source]

  • In Safari, articles displayed in Reading Mode can now be summarized.
  • In the Notes app, users are now able to record audio clips and get a transcription for it. Summaries are also provided alongside transcriptions.
  • A dedicated "Reduce Interruptions" Focus Mode has been added, which will intelligently display important notifications only.

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