Apple’s Intelligent Mail Sorting Feature Enters Mac
A standout feature of Apple’s AI advancements has been its integration into Apple Mail, where users have enjoyed not just summarized messages but also automated categorization on iPhones. However, this functionality was notably absent from the Mac platform—until now. Recent reports indicate that Apple will finally introduce this feature for macOS users by April 2025.
As reported by Bloomberg, macOS 15.4 will bring the capability to categorize emails with Apple Intelligence, allowing messages to be sorted into specific groups like Primary and Updates. Currently, macOS is running version 15.2, while its successor 15.3 is still undergoing beta trials.
Transformative Power of Apple Intelligence
While flashy features like Image Playground capture attention, it is within applications such as Mail where the true impact of Apple Intelligence emerges. Although iPhone users already benefit from intelligent categorization in their Mail app — allowing them to quickly identify key messages — this opportunity will soon extend to those using Macs.
Upon implementation, Mac users can expect an interface resembling that of their iPhone counterparts with categories organized as follows:
- Primary
- Transactions
- Updates
- Promotions
In addition to these four visible categories lies a fifth option: an “All Mail” view accessible by clicking on any selected category; this action momentarily hides the categorized layout before reverting back once another choice is made.
User Experience and Customization Options
With each category accompanied by a brief description—such as what constitutes ”Primary,” which can be minimized for clarity—users have valuable context at their fingertips.
Interestingly, experience indicates that Apple’s system has learned effective sorting protocols over time. Typically in both current macOS and iOS versions of Mail, when deciding where to relocate a message, suggestions appear based on past user behavior regarding similar emails.
Diverse Opinions on Email Categorization Utility
Feedback regarding the effectiveness of email categorization has generally been positive; however, many question if having multiple sections might complicate rather than simplify inbox management.
This can lead some users who prefer a clean inbox status check requiring multiple tabs instead of checking just one straightforward area for unseen mail invitations…
The Control Factor: On/Off Options for Users
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