macOS 15.1
Juli Clover (release notes, security, enterprise, developer, full installer, IPSW):
macOS Sequoia 15.1 introduces the first Apple Intelligence features for Macs that are equipped with an M-series chip. Not all Apple Intelligence features are available, but the update includes support for Writing Tools, a new Siri design, AI-powered Focus modes, smart replies, and summaries.
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Siri has been updated with a new design that includes a subtle glow around the display, and Type to Siri means you don’t have to speak to Siri to get answers. Siri can follow along if you stumble over your words, and can maintain context between requests. Safari can summarize articles, and there’s a new Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode that intelligently highlights only important notifications.
Smart replies are available in Messages and Mail, plus the Mail app surfaces priority time sensitive messages and puts them at the top of your inbox. Photos has a Memory Movie feature for creating slideshows based on text descriptions, and there is a Clean Up tool for unwanted objects in your photos.
See also: Mr. Macintosh and Howard Oakley.
While not all of these Apple Intelligence features may be available as of macOS 15.1 in all areas of the world, use of these new features may not be acceptable for security reasons in all Mac environments. Having these management options available now allows Mac admins to get management of these features in place before Apple makes them available.
new SwiftUI [toolbar items] crash just shipped
workaround:
a)
DispatchQueue.main.async { }
b) apply random modifiers to random places hoping it help
Apple reports this as a known issue in 15.1, but it was apparently introduced in 15.0.
Previously:
Update (2024-10-29): Patrick Wardle:
macOS 15.1 appears to have (finally!) fully resolved the slew of networking issues that plagued the initial macOS 15 release! 🩹🍎
Previously:
Update (2024-10-30): Paul Kafasis:
MacOS 15.1 includes important audio-related bug fixes.
I just updated, and my first impression is that it feels faster than macOS 14. The same old bugs are still present.
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So far so good. Seems like they resolved the remaining network issues which had been plaguing the system since 15.0.
I did get the notification upon reboot that some of my "legacy extensions" specifically one from HP, would not be supported in a future release. I'm assuming that's something to do with printing. I have a 15-year old LaserJet which is only supported by CUPS (which Apple is deprecating) so I'm guessing that is the issue. I have set up an AirPrint server in Docker; hopefully that will extend the life of my printer for a few more years. My digital life is increasingly just pile of Tamagotchi server applications (old printer, old page feed scanner, Homebridge, Time Machine, Plex...)
CUPS is not deprecated, only CUPS printer drivers are deprecated: https://github.com/apple/cups/issues/5270 (which won't make much difference is your printer is using a CUPS printer driver).
> I have set up an AirPrint server in Docker; hopefully that will extend the life of my printer for a few more years.
Any pointers on how to do that, @thomasjpr?
@Juande Santander-Vela This is the Docker image I am using, though many others exist: https://github.com/chuckcharlie/cups-avahi-airprint
Everything you need is in that image!
FYI, you put "no enterprise", and perhaps it wasn't updated last time you checked, but now it mentions the MDM options for disabling Apple Intelligence.
