macOS Sequoia: Missing Features Delayed to 2025

Apple's macOS 15 Sequoia has launched, but several promised features are missing and postponed to 2025. Delays impact Apple Intelligence, Siri, and even basic functionalities like new emojis and Memory Movies. Some delays are due to regulatory hurdles, particularly for Apple Intelligence features in China and the EU. Others stem from broader Apple ecosystem issues, affecting iOS and iPadOS as well. Learn more about iOS 18 updates.

Postponed Features

  1. Memory Movies: This AI-powered feature, already available on iOS and iPadOS, automatically creates videos from users' photos and videos. Its absence on macOS remains unexplained.
  2. Multilingual Apple Intelligence: Currently English-only, Apple Intelligence will remain so until 2025, with localized English support coming sooner for some regions. Further language support is delayed. See iOS 18.2 intelligence updates.
  3. Robot Vacuum Cleaner Control: Home app compatibility with robot vacuum cleaners is delayed across Apple's product line.
  4. Siri 2.0: A complete overhaul of Siri, integrating advanced AI capabilities, is pushed to 2025. Check out iOS 18.2 predictions.
  5. Apple Intelligence in EU and China: Regulatory compliance is the primary hurdle, with the EU launch seemingly closer than China's, which hinges on a local partnership.
  6. New Emojis: Adoption of Unicode 16 emojis is uncertain for macOS 15.2, potentially delaying their release until 2025.

These delays raise concerns about Apple's ability to deliver on promises, especially given the rapid pace of technological advancement. The extended timelines for relatively simple features like Memory Movies and emojis are particularly perplexing.