Apple has officially launched macOS Sequoia 15.3, the latest major update to its operating system. This new version brings several exciting features, including the much-anticipated Genmoji, powered by Apple Intelligence, along with improvements to notifications, bug fixes, and security updates.
One of the standout features in this update is the introduction of Genmoji on Mac. First introduced on iOS and iPadOS 18.2 in December 2024, Genmoji allows users to create custom emoji characters based on short descriptions. Whether you want an emoji of a dinosaur riding a skateboard or a cat with glasses, Apple Intelligence can generate multiple options for you to choose from. This feature is now available within the Messages app and other apps that use the emoji keyboard. It works seamlessly on Macs with Apple silicon, but unfortunately, it’s unavailable on Intel-based Macs. This update brings Mac users up to speed with iPhone and iPad owners who have already enjoyed the feature.
The update also brings some changes to the Notification Summary feature. While AI-powered summaries were designed to help users quickly digest the news, they have faced some issues, particularly with news and entertainment articles. As a result, macOS 15.3 temporarily disables these summaries for apps in the News and Entertainment categories, following concerns about inaccuracies. However, users will still see AI-powered summaries for other apps, and the notification banner now displays italicized text and a special glyph to clearly differentiate these summaries from regular notifications. Additionally, users can now more easily manage notification summaries for individual apps, directly from the Lock Screen.
macOS Sequoia 15.3 also introduces a useful enhancement to the Calculator app. Previously, the ability to repeat the last mathematical operation was removed after a major redesign of the app. However, with this update, the feature has returned. Now, users can simply click the equals sign repeatedly to repeat the last calculation. For example, entering “7 x 7” and pressing equals will give you “49,” pressing equals again will yield “343,” and so on.
For those who are eager to install the update, it’s available through the System Settings app under Software Update. Apple has made sure to include security patches and bug fixes in this release, as always, ensuring a smoother experience for users across the board. However, not all features may be available in every region or on all devices, so it’s always a good idea to check the macOS Feature Availability page on Apple’s website for more details.