The public beta for macOS Sequoia is here, and that means anyone with a compatible device can install it and try it out — no paid developer memberships needed. Here’s how to get it.
First of all, you’ll need a PC that can run macOS Sequoia. This is the list of compatible models:
For the MacBook Air, this includes both the Intel-based 13-inch Retina model and the M1 model from 2020. All of the other products include older Intel-based models too, but be aware that once Apple Intelligence launches, only models with M1 and later will have access to it.
If you have an older or secondary device, it’s always best to use that instead of your main PC. We’re only a few months away from the full release, but anything can happen with a beta. If you don’t have a spare, make sure to use the Time Machine utility to back up your Mac first.
To sign up for the beta, head to the Apple Beta website, where you can use your normal Apple ID and get everything set up in just a few clicks. Apple interconnectivity (when it works) is always the best.
Next, you need to enroll the device or devices you want to install the beta on. If you select the “Enroll Your Devices” tab, there’s a guide right on the website. For anyone running Ventura 13.4 or later, head to System Settings > General > Software Update and click the little “i” button next to “Beta updates.” This will let you choose the macOS beta you want to install. If you’re running an earlier macOS version, you’ll need to install the macOS Beta Access Utility instead and follow its instructions.
If you set this up before the beta drops, you’ll get a notification when it’s time to download. Otherwise, it’ll instantly pop up in the Software Update window ready for you to install in the same way as any other OS update. All in all, it’s pretty easy.
MacOS Sequoia brings a number of significant updates, including iPhone Mirroring, window tiling, updates to Safari, the new Passwords app, and more. Not all of these features may be in this initial release of the public beta, but may roll out over the following months. Eventually, it will also include a number of Apple Intelligence features, though reports indicate they may not be available to use until 2025.
The absolutely absurd idea of putting a touchscreen display on a mouse isn't exactly new. Turtle Beach already did it with its Command Series MC7, which features a 2.25-inch control screen. But apparently, even that wasn't ridiculous enough for Arctic Fox Technologies. Its new Super Mouse looks like someone took the chunky old Atari ST mouse, slapped a touchscreen and scroll wheel on it, and called it an upgrade.
The result is a rather unusual-looking mouse that is now on Kickstarter, starting at $199. And as ridiculous as it looks, some of its features are genuinely intriguing.
Apple is less than a day away from launching its highly anticipated OLED MacBook Pro with a touch-sensitive screen. But it appears that the upgrade is going to cost a pretty penny. According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple is reportedly eyeing a starting price of $2,899 for the 14-inch MacBook Pro, while the 16-inch version could start at $3,399 in the US.
"At $2,899, the 14-inch model would mark the highest starting price for a new MacBook Pro model, surpassing the $2,799 Apple charged for a 17-inch version introduced in 2006," says the report. The report claims that Apple is targeting a minimum price hike of $400 for its upcoming redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models.
I've spent a good amount of time digging into the spec sheet of the new M6 MacBook Pro (14-inch), and for all intents and purposes, this is a classic Apple "chip and connectivity" refresh. It's not a full redesign. The chassis, Liquid Retina XDR panel, speakers, ports, and battery, all of them carry over unchanged.
However, the M6 brings more cores, stronger on-device AI, higher memory bandwidth on the larger configs, and modern wireless. Here’s the practical rundown of what actually improved, and whether those gains are worth your money.