Apple today released macOS Sequoia 15.3, the third major update to the macOS Sequoia operating system that launched in September. macOS Sequoia 15.3 comes six weeks after the launch of macOS Sequoia 15.2.
What's New in macOS Sequoia 15.3
The star of the show in macOS Sequoia 15.3 is Genmoji, a new feature powered by Apple Intelligence that allows users to create custom emoji characters using the Messages app. This is a fun and innovative way to express yourself in your conversations.
Other new features in macOS Sequoia 15.3 include:
- The Calculator app now repeats the last mathematical operation when you click the equals sign again.
- You can now easily manage settings for notification summaries from the Lock Screen (on Macs with Apple silicon).
- Notification summaries for News & Entertainment apps are temporarily unavailable. Apple says they will be back in a future update.
How to Download macOS Sequoia 15.3
Mac users can download the macOS Sequoia update through the Software Update section of System Settings. It is available for free on all Macs that can run macOS 15.
Apple Also Releases macOS 14.7.3 and macOS 13.7.3
In addition to macOS Sequoia 15.3, Apple also released macOS 14.7.3 and macOS 13.7.3. These updates contain security fixes for older Macs.
Security Fixes in macOS Sequoia 15.3
While Apple doesn't explicitly list the security fixes in macOS Sequoia 15.3, they typically release a security document a few days after the update is released. You can find the security document for macOS Sequoia 15.3 on the Apple website.
Other macOS Sequoia News
For more information on what's new in macOS Sequoia, be sure to check out our macOS Sequoia roundup.
Top Rated Comments on MacRumors
The MacRumors article on macOS Sequoia 15.3 also includes a section with the top-rated comments from readers. Here are a few of the most interesting comments:
Socialwill says that Genmoji is a fun feature, but they think people will use it a few times and then forget about it.
Nermal asks if there are any security fixes in macOS Sequoia 15.3. While Apple doesn't list them explicitly, there are security fixes included in the update.
Lounge vibes 05 says that the list of new features in macOS Sequoia 15.3 is not very compelling and that they are waiting for more substantial updates. They also correctly point out that Apple typically releases security fixes a few days after the initial update is released.
tywebb13 provides information on the build numbers for macOS Sequoia 15.3 and other recent macOS updates.
Mescagnus is a big fan of Genmoji and thinks it is a revolutionary feature.
Lounge vibes 05 disagrees with Mescagnus and says that most people don't need Genmoji and that they prefer to have a keyboard with hundreds of emoji.
Conclusion
macOS Sequoia 15.3 is a minor update that adds a few new features, including Genmoji. It also includes security fixes for all Macs that can run macOS 15. If you are a Mac user, we recommend that you update to macOS Sequoia 15.3.
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