Apple released its latest version of macOS September 16'th: macOS 15 Sequoia. We have been looking forward to sonoma (and running it in beta) ever since Apple debuted it at the Apple World Wide Developer Conference in June. Sonoma brings some great features and security enhancements to your computers!
Apple has provided an excellent document listing all these features:
macOS Sequoia Preview..
When will Precursor do upgrades?
We plan on moving our clients to Sequoia in the coming weeks depending on hardware and software compatibility.
If you feel you need to have Sequoia on your computer before that time comes you can request an upgrade by choosing the "Schedule an OS Upgrade" option from the Precursor Contact menu (the little blue "P" icon) in the menubar at the top of your Mac's screen.
Compatible Hardware
Certain computers that supported Monterey and Big Sur are not sonoma compatible. You will require on of the following:
- iMac 2019 and later
- iMac Pro 2017 and later
- MacBook Air 2020 and later
- MacBook Pro 2018 and later
- Mac mini 2018 and later
- Mac Pro 2019 and later
- Mac Studio 2022 and later
Apple Intelligence
On Mac models with Apple silicon, macOS Sequoia introduces Apple Intelligence, which draws on your personal context to give you intelligence that’s most helpful and relevant for you. (Coming later this Fall)
Continuity
With iPhone Mirroring, you can view what’s on your iPhone and control it too, without having to reach for it.
Productivity
Drag windows to the edge of your screen to effortlessly arrange them into side-by-side tiles on your desktop, or place them in corners to keep even more apps in view.
Safari
With Highlights, Safari will use machine intelligence to show you relevant information from the webpage like directions, links, summaries, and restaurant reviews.
New Passwords App
If you never loved Keychain, now you have a better option: macOS Sequoia comes with a new Passwords app that allows you to access all your passwords (Wi-Fi passwords included), passkeys, and verification codes in one place.
What's compatible?
RoaringApps has a partial list of what works and what doesn't
Of note:
A partial list to watch out for
MSC = available in the (may require subscription purchase to activate)
Software |
Alternative |
MSC |
Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, etc) |
Can I run my Adobe apps on macOS 15 Sequoia? is Adobe's official statement on Creative Cloud's Sequoia compatbility. Adobe Creative Cloud is a subscription service and generally supports the current OS and two versions back. When Precursor Support Plan clients have installed the Creative Cloud Desktop app from the Managed Software Center they can install and update any of the Adobe apps using the Creative Cloud Desktop app and the computer's administrative password is not required. |
√ |
Adobe Acrobat Pro |
The release notes for v.24.003.20121 claim that this is an out-of-cycle update to support macOS Sequoia. Adobe Acrobat is a subscription serviceand generally supports the current OS and two versions back. When Precursor Support Plan clients have installed the Creative Cloud Desktop app from the Managed Software Center they can install and update any of the Adobe apps using the Creative Cloud Desktop app and the computer's administrative password is not required. |
√ |
Affinity Photo Designer and Publisher |
We recommend using Affinity v2.5.6 or higher...Affinity 2.2 Features and Improvements List. NB. This requires a new purchase if you previously owned v1. |
|
Apple iWork (Keynote, Numbers, Pages) |
Use latest iWork apps from AppStore (14.2 or higher). Precursor Support Plan clients are provisioned with these apps and their updates automatically via Mosyle MDM deployment. |
|
Apple Final Cut Pro |
Purchase Final Cut Pro from AppStore |
|
Apple Logic Pro |
Purchase Logic Pro from AppStore |
|
Daylite |
Daylite is ready for macOS Sequoia. |
|
Dymo Label Software |
Upgrade to DYMO Connect v1.4.7 or higher |
|
Extensis Connect Fonts/ Suitcase |
Apple's Font Book app now can handle most of what Connect can do but if you still wish to license Connect then as of launch date Extensis is not listing support for Sequoia but is supporting Adobe CC 2024. We would say upgrade to 25.2.6 or higher. Or use Apple's Font Book app. |
|
FileMaker |
FileMaker is a subscription service. and version 21.0.2 or higher is compatible with macOS Sequoia except for two small issues. Precursor Support Plan clients get provisioned with FileMaker Pro and its updates automatically via the Managed Software Center. |
|
MacPractice |
MacPractice is working on a comaptiblity update but advises against updating to macOS Sequoia at this time. |
|
Microsoft Office 365 |
Microsoft 365 is a subscription service and generally supports the current OS and two versions back. The October release of 365 apps (version 16.90) supports macOS Sequoia. Precursor Support Plan clients will get these updates automatically via the Managed Software Center. |
|
Parallels |
Upgrade to at least Parallels 20.0 |
|
PowerCAD 9.1.13 and earlier |
PowerCADD is being redeveloped to work in macOS 14 Sonoma and a beta version of 10.0 may appear in late in 2024. |
|
Printer software |
some older printers may not have a compatible driver and may need to be replaced! |
|
QuickBooks |
upgrade to latest QuickBooks Onine subscription. The QuickBooks Online App for Mac is available from the Managed Software Center. |
√ |
Scanner software |
Vuescan may be a substitute or replace scanner |
|
ScanSnap |
Sequoia will be supported. See for details. |
√ |
BBEdit |
See for details. |
√ |
Vectorworks |
Vectorworks 2024 SP8 Or higher: Vectorworks Sequoia Compatibility. On launch day Vectorworks advises against updating until it can guarantee full compatibility. Precursor Support Plan clients are provisioned with Vectorworks upgrades and updates via management/maintenance routines from Precursor. |
|
Printer / Scanner Drivers
More info:
There are a number of online articles regarding upgrading to sonoma - all better written than mine:
9 to 5 Mac.
Mr. Macintosh