MacOS Sequoia Simplifies Memory Requirements for App Store Downloads

There will be just enough free space as they weigh.

The upcoming macOS Sequoia update will offer Mac users a plethora of new features, including iPhone mirroring and a new "Passwords" app. Along with this, there will be a nearly imperceptible but significant change: the OS will be less demanding regarding the amount of free memory required to install apps from the App Store.

Currently, the Apple marketplace requires double the space on the computer than the size of the product being downloaded. That is, if you want to download an app that is 1 GB, you need at least 2 GB. While this is not an issue for smaller programs, "heavy" games can pose challenges.

With the new OS, installation will become easier: only the exact amount of space that the app weighs will be needed, plus a small buffer. This change will please users who have 128 GB or 256 GB of built-in memory on their PCs.

The developer beta version of macOS Sequoia is already available, and the public beta will be released next month. The final version for all users is expected to launch in the fall.