Apple is making some significant improvements to user experience and privacy by introducing a new update in macOS Sequoia 15.2 that expands AirPlay functionality. With the new features, users will now be able to perform screen mirroring in a more controlled and private way by sharing only a selected window or a specific application from their macOS devices. This offers great convenience, especially for users who want only a certain application to appear on the shared screen. While the update allows users to more specifically determine the content they project on their TV or other devices, it is also seen as an important step in ensuring privacy.
macOS 15.2 is expected to be available for general use in early December and comes with a number of innovations that are not limited to AirPlay. Features such as AI-supported ChatGPT integration for Siri attract attention as part of Apple’s new strategy in AI-supported services. In addition, Apple’s new visual editing tool called “Image Playground” will be available to users with the Sequoia 15.2 version. With this new tool, more creative operations will be possible on images. In addition, a weather menu that quickly displays the outdoor temperature is also added to the interface to meet the daily needs of macOS users.
The new AirPlay update includes a menu that allows users to choose “what they want to show,” especially when sharing with Apple TV or other displays. In this menu, there are options such as mirroring the entire screen, displaying only a window or a specific application, or expanding the screen. Users can also set a frequently used option as the default setting, so they don’t have to make a selection every time. This simple but effective innovation stands out as a development that will speed up work, especially for users who frequently share screens.
Apple offered more limited options for AirPlay in macOS versions
In previous versions of macOS, AirPlay screen mirroring offered more limited options. When users turned on screen mirroring, they could choose between either sharing the entire screen or extending the screen. However, there was no option to share just a single window or app, and once screen sharing was initiated, the image was projected directly onto the TV screen. This sudden mirroring process could occasionally cause confusion for users who had not made AirPlay a habit. The menus and options in the new version make AirPlay usage more flexible and user-friendly.
This update also reveals Apple’s approach, especially regarding privacy and user control. Having more control over content selection when using AirPlay allows users to protect their privacy by preventing unwanted information from being reflected during screen sharing. As screen sharing becomes more common today, such customizable options offered to users can increase the value of macOS devices, which are frequently preferred especially in the business world.