Apple enthusiasts and Mac users are in for a treat this year, as the tech giant is poised to release its latest operating system, macOS Sequoia, earlier than usual. According to internal Apple documentation, macOS 15.0 Sequoia is slated for a mid-September release, marking a departure from the company's typical launch schedule.
This anticipated release would make Sequoia the earliest macOS update in over a decade. The last time Apple released a major macOS update this early was in 2012 with OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, which debuted on July 25th of that year.
Looking at Apple's release history, macOS updates have generally been rolled out between late September and early November. For instance, macOS Sonoma was released on September 26, 2023, while its predecessor, Ventura, came out on October 24, 2022.
The early release of Sequoia could potentially align with or even precede the launch of iOS 18, which typically debuts alongside new iPhone models in September. This year, the iPhone 16 lineup is expected to hit the market on September 20th.
If Sequoia does indeed launch in mid-September, it could mark a historic moment for Apple. It might be the first time a new macOS version is released simultaneously with iOS, or perhaps even before it. This would be a significant shift in Apple's usual release strategy.
Apple is expected to provide more details about the release of both iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia at its upcoming event on September 9th. The event will also showcase the new iPhone 16 lineup, updated Apple Watch models, and the fourth generation of AirPods.
As the potential release date approaches, Mac users are eagerly anticipating the new features and improvements that macOS Sequoia will bring to their devices. With this earlier-than-usual release, Apple seems to be setting the stage for an exciting fall season in the world of technology.