HDMI passthrough in macOS Sequoia sends the original Dolby Atmos audio signal to a connected AV receiver or soundbar for multi-channel processing.
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Apple brings automatic subtitles to the iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV triggered with a press of the Mute button
Apple's tvOS 18 software automatically turns on subtitles on your Apple TV when you press the Mute button on the Siri Remote while the video is playing.
OpenAI opens access to its ChatGPT desktop app to all macOS users
The ChatGPT desktop app for macOS has been available for some time, but that didn’t mean everybody could use it. In fact, the ChatGPT desktop app experience was very much a phased roll-out, which meant that despite being downloadable by anyone, only select users could sign in and use the service on the desktop, regardless of whether they already used the mobile app or not.
Third-party apps can now offer Apple-powered inline translation of text like comments, reviews, etc.
Apple’s new software tools make it easier for third-party developers to add translation capabilities to their iPhone and iPad apps powered by the system.
Sequoia lets you use iCloud accounts and features within macOS virtual machines
Virtualization under macOS Sequoia saw some improvements, so now you can finally sign into iCloud within a macOS virtual machines (VM).
Apple Intelligence system requirements: What iPhone, iPad and Mac devices are compatible with generative AI in iOS 18?
Apple Intelligence requires modern hardware to run on-device generative AI and large language models, so here's a list of compatible devices
Apple Intelligence will have a waitlist at first
You'll need to sign up to use Apple Intelligence when iOS 18 launches this fall, but there'll be a waitlist and performance issues during a limited beta preview.
macOS Sequoia system requirements: Is your Mac compatible with macOS 15?
If your Mac laptop or desktop meets the system requirements for macOS Sonoma, it's also compatible with Sequoia— with the exception of certain MacBook Airs.
iOS 18 developer beta available today, with public betas arriving in July
Those who aren't registered developers can test-drive iOS 18 and the new Apple Intelligence features when a public iPhone beta drops in July.
macOS 15 might reorganize System Settings on the Mac after just two years
Some sections in System Settings on the Mac will be relocated or merged with others to make it easier for users to find specific preferences.
Apple previews the new AI-powered accessibility features coming with iOS 18
Apple will bring new AI-powered accessibility features to iPhone, iPad, Mac, CarPlay and Vision Pro with iOS 18 and other updates that will drop this fall.
Rumor: iOS 18 lets you schedule reminders from within the Calendar app
iOS 18 should integrate reminders within the Calendar app, allowing you to schedule and organize reminders and events in one place instead of switching apps.