The MacOS Sequoia Beta, Is it worth using? - Mini Review
Summary
TLDRIn this video, the creator shares their experience using the beta version of Mac OS Sequoia on their M3 Pro MacBook Pro. They discuss the system's stability, battery life, and new features like iPhone mirroring, window snapping, and collapsible notes. While acknowledging minor bugs, they emphasize the beta's overall reliability and the benefits of the new features. The creator advises waiting for the full release unless one is eager to test new functionalities, highlighting the importance of backing up data before beta updates.
Takeaways
- π Apple announced Mac OS Sequoia in early June, and the speaker has been using the beta version since then.
- π» The beta is being tested on an M3 Pro MacBook Pro, a powerful base model with 14-inch display, 5 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores, and 18 GB of RAM.
- π§ The speaker finds the daily use of the beta to be stable, with no noticeable lag or slowdown, and apps opening quickly and remaining responsive.
- π Battery life has not changed significantly, and the beta software is not power-hungry, which is good news for older Mac users.
- π Mac OS Sequoia introduces a plethora of new features, including iPhone mirroring, window snapping, and collapsible notes, among others.
- π² iPhone mirroring is highlighted as particularly useful for transferring files without needing to Airdrop or email.
- πͺ Window snapping allows for productivity by organizing apps to the corner or side of the screen, a feature previously available on Windows.
- π Collapsible notes is a new feature that helps keep notes tidy by hiding text under headings or subheadings.
- π The speaker has encountered a few bugs, such as disappearing sentences in Notes, Duo Lingo app freezing, and issues with screen savers and wallpapers.
- π Despite the bugs, many have been fixed with updates, and the speaker believes the beta is stable enough for those who want to test new features.
- β The speaker advises against using the beta for everyday users, recommending they wait for the full release, due to potential hassles and the need for a clean install to revert.
Q & A
What is the name of the new version of Mac OS announced by Apple in early June?
-The new version of Mac OS announced by Apple is called Mac OS Sequoia.
How long has the author been using the beta version of Mac OS Sequoia?
-The author has been using the beta version of Mac OS Sequoia since its announcement in early June.
What type of MacBook Pro is the author using to test the beta version of Mac OS Sequoia?
-The author is using a 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M3 Pro chip, which has five performance cores, six efficiency cores, and 18 GB of RAM.
How does the author describe the overall performance of the beta version on their MacBook Pro?
-The author describes the overall performance of the beta version as stable, with no noticeable lag or slowdown, and apps opening quickly and remaining responsive.
Has the battery life of the MacBook Pro changed noticeably after installing the beta version?
-No, the battery life has not changed noticeably and still lasts the author throughout the day.
What are some of the new features introduced in Mac OS Sequoia according to the script?
-Some of the new features introduced in Mac OS Sequoia include iPhone mirroring, window snapping, collapsible notes, Safari highlights, a new passwords app, new AirPods controls, new maps, changes to gaming on Mac, and new iMessage features.
Which three features does the author consider their favorites from the new Mac OS Sequoia update?
-The author's favorite three features are iPhone mirroring, window snapping, and collapsible notes.
What issues has the author experienced with the beta version of Mac OS Sequoia?
-The author has experienced issues such as sentences disappearing in Notes, the Duolingo app freezing during lessons, difficulty connecting to a phone's hotspot, and bugs with screen savers and wallpapers.
What is the author's recommendation regarding using the beta version of Mac OS Sequoia for everyday users?
-The author recommends that everyday users wait for the full release of Mac OS Sequoia instead of using the beta version, unless they are eager to test new features or enjoy testing beta software.
What is the main drawback mentioned by the author for reverting back to a previous version from the beta version of Mac OS Sequoia?
-The main drawback is that reverting back to a previous version requires a fresh install on the MacBook, which removes any files stored directly on it, making it important to back up the Mac before updating.
Outlines
π» Early Experience with Mac OS Sequoia Beta
The video script discusses the initial impressions of Mac OS Sequoia, the latest operating system from Apple, announced in early June. The author has been using the beta version since its announcement and shares their experience on a MacBook Pro with the M3 Pro chip. They find the OS stable and reliable, with no noticeable lag or slowdown, and apps like Notes, Safari, and Premier Pro performing well. The battery life remains consistent, and the OS is not power-hungry. The script mentions several new features, including iPhone mirroring, window snapping, and collapsable notes, which are highlighted as favorites. However, there are minor bugs, such as issues with the Duo Lingo app, connection problems with the phone's Hotspot, and screen savers not functioning as expected. Despite these, many bugs have been fixed with updates, and the author suggests that while the beta is stable, it might be best for most users to wait for the official release to avoid potential hassles with downgrading.
π Considerations for Using Mac OS Sequoia Beta
The second paragraph of the script advises caution when considering the use of the Mac OS Sequoia beta. It mentions the inconvenience of reverting to a previous version, which requires a fresh install and erases all local files, emphasizing the importance of backing up data before updating. The author suggests that while the beta is proving to be stable and the new features are enticing for those eager to test them, the general user might prefer to wait for the full release to avoid potential issues. The script concludes by expressing hope for a shorter gap between videos and a promise to see the audience again soon.
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Keywords
π‘Mac OS Sequoia
π‘Beta
π‘M3 Pro MacBook Pro
π‘Performance
π‘Battery Life
π‘Features
π‘iPhone Mirroring
π‘Window Snapping
π‘Collapsible Notes
π‘Bugs
π‘Public Beta
Highlights
Apple announced Mac OS Sequoia in early June.
The beta version of Mac OS Sequoia has been used since its announcement.
The user is running the beta on an M3 Pro MacBook Pro.
The M3 Pro MacBook Pro is a powerful machine, even in its base model.
Daily use of the beta feels the same as the previous version, with no lag or slowdown.
Apps like Notes, Safari, and Premier Pro remain responsive on the beta.
The beta software is stable and reliable, not power-hungry for battery life.
Mac OS Sequoia brings a plethora of new features.
iPhone mirroring allows using your phone on your Mac.
Windows snapping is a new feature for productivity.
Safari highlights remove distractions from busy websites.
New features include a new passwords app, airpods controls, and changes to gaming on Mac.
Collapsible notes keep documents tidy by hiding text under headings.
Some bugs have been noticed, such as disappearing sentences in Notes and issues with the Duo Lingo app.
Mac was having difficulty connecting to the phone's Hotspot, but the issue seems resolved with a new beta.
Screen savers and wallpapers appear to have bugs, with wallpapers not rotating and screen savers not moving.
The beta is not recommended for everyday use, but for those who like testing out beta software.
It's best to wait for the full release of Mac OS Sequoia for most users.
The beta is proving to be stable for those testing new features.
Transcripts
in early June Apple announced their next
version of Mac OS Mac OS Sequoia and at
the time of writing this I've been using
the beta since since announcement in
early June so how has it been in this
video I'll go over my thoughts on the
features the bugs other stuff and if
it's worth updating and using the public
beta which released a few days ago but
first I'll explain what kind of machine
I'm running this beta on I'm running
this beta on my M3 Pro MacBook Pro I
have made a video on it previously if
you want full details about it but I'll
go over the basics here it's the 14-in
model with the bass M3 Pro chip it has
five performance scores six efficiency
CES and 18 GB of RAM even though it's
just the base model it's a real
powerhouse and at the time of writing
this is the newest MacBook Pro Apple
cells if anything is going to handle the
beta well it's going to be a MacBook Pro
like this one getting back to the beta
how is it with daily use just moving
around the OS as they would every day
feels just the same as it did on the
previous version I haven't noticed any
lag or slowdown so the computer doesn't
appear to struggle with anything apps
still open quickly and for the most part
remain responsive I say most as I have
noticed an issue here or there which
I'll talk more about later but anyways
the apps I use the most in notes Safari
and Premier Pro all of which seem the
same to me performance- wise of course
everybody's use case is different and
this will vary but for the most part
everyone is agreeing the OS is
surprisingly stable the battery life
hasn't changed noticeably still lasting
me the day with e so overall I would say
at face value the beta software is
fairly stable and reliable it's not
power hungry so say for those with older
Max the battery life difference
shouldn't be of concern Max are usually
pretty good with software support and
ability on older machines and I don't
believe this is any different now what
does this relatively stable beta bring
in terms of features well Mac squo
brings with it a ple thr of new features
a lot of which seem to have been
welcomed to highlight of some Main on
there's iPhone memor the ability to use
your phone on your Mac productivity the
ability to snap apps to the corner or
side which has been a useful feature on
windows for a long time there's also
highlights on Safari which removes some
distractions from busy websites a new
passwords app new airpods controls new
maps collapsable notes changes to gaming
on Mac new iMessage features and more my
favorite three would have to be iPhone
mirroring Windows snapping and
collapsible notes iPhone mirroring has
been surprisingly useful I found it
makes easy to transfer files as there's
no need to go grab your phone to airdrop
or email as long as it's close enough to
connect window snapping is neat it isn't
as quick for full screen snapping as the
way it works by snapping it to a side or
corner with the screen has the dock
visible but it's useful nonetheless I
haven't come across many scenarios where
I use it but there's been a few times
where it would have been or has been
useful to quickly snap Windows like this
collapsible notes is an interesting one
it seems quite useful and I'll admit it
has been what it does is put all the
text underneath the heading in a notes
document which helps to keep your notes
looking tidy when it works it was a
little confusing at first as you have to
label a word or sentence as a heading or
subheading then it automatically becomes
collapsible and I've had some sentences
just disappear before but that was on
the first beta and I believe it's been
fixed now or at least been much more
stainable as updates have rolled out of
course with these updates there's going
to be bugs both bugs being fixed and
bugs being discovered I've noticed a few
here and there I mentioned sentences
disappearing in noes but there's been a
couple other less serious ones for
starters the duo lingo app freezes up
during lessons or start up I don't know
whether the beta is to blame but it
started happening after installing a
second developer beta and is continued
with the third it's no big deal and it's
only on specific lessons but still odd
I've also noticed that my Mac was having
a hard time connect into my phone's
Hotpot It wouldn't connect to it no
matter if it was plugged in Bluetooth or
anything but since the new beta this
seem still stopped I've also noticed
screen savers and wallpapers appear to
be bugged my wallpaper is an album that
rotates a photo every 5 minutes but at
the time of writing this it's remained
on the one photo for a few days and for
the screen saver I've been using the new
Mac seoa one and I've noticed it often
remain still instead of slowly moving as
it's supposed to these are minor things
and the screen saver issues appear to be
normal opers and to fix quite quickly so
overall in terms of bugs Mac sequ had
its fair share but plenty of them have
already been fixed it's kind of the
point of the beta to GA feedback and Bug
reports from the community so the end
result is more stable with that said is
the beta worth using is it worth using
well no not for the everyday person of
course when Macos seoa is out of beta
and fully released then yes it's 100%
worth updating to but for the beta
unless you can't wait to use the new
fees or someone who likes to test out
beta softwares like these then it's
worth waiting for the full release the
main reason I would say this is that for
whatever reason the beta doesn't work
properly the only way to go back to the
previous version is to do a fresh J for
install on your M which removes any file
stored directly on it it's why it's
strongly recommended you back up your
Mac before updating the chance of this
happening is low but even if all is fine
installing beds can be a hassle and
it'll only be a few months before before
releas is out so the end of the day this
new version of software appears to bring
some great features and for those who'
have been wanting to test it out the
risk is low for many people the best
option is to wait for the full release
but for those who like testing out new
features like this the beta is proving
pretty
stable anyway that's about it for now
hopefully the gap between the next video
won't be quite as long so hopefully I'll
see you again soon see you
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