Apple today released its big macOS 10.12 Sierra update, bringing Apple Pay for the web, Siri integration, an improved Messages app, and lots more. All compatible machines can now download the release from the Mac App Store.
macOS Sierra has been in beta testing since it got its first unveiling at WWDC back in June. It’s one of the biggest upgrades to Apple’s desktop operating system that we’ve seen in years, but just like its predecessors, it’s totally free to download.
Sierra brings a whole host of new features and improvements. In addition to those mentioned above, users can enjoy automatic unlocking via Apple Watch, better file syncing with iCloud, a universal clipboard, Picture in Picture for video, and Apple’s new APFS file system.
Here’s a look at what’s new:
Sierra requires at least a 2009 iMac, 2009 MacBook Pro, 2010 MacBook Air, 2010 MacBook Pro, 2010 Mac mini, or a 2010 Mac Pro. You can download it now from the Mac App Store — and be sure to check out all of our how-tos that go with it.
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11 responses to “Download macOS Sierra now for ultimate Mac upgrade”
Not in Europe yet… update show nothing.
Um. No. The “ultimate” Mac upgrade would be actual Upgraded Macs.
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Hmmm, I think I will wait until it’s proven to work with Adobe CS6. I had a lot of trouble last year with Adobe CS6 not working initially with EL Capitan. Patience is a virtue.
works fine for me!
The update honestly didn’t feel ultimate or special in any way. The best improvements are PIP and keeping folders on top when sorting by name in Finder.
feels great having apple watch-to-unlock and Siri…
I downloaded the installer but I get this when I try to install:
This copy of the Install macOS Sierra application is damaged, and can’t be used to install macOS.
I don’t see any solution for this anywhere on the Web. Any ideas?
delete it and download it again. something went wrong during the download.
Real-life, honest question: What is so “ultimate” about it?
Is this backwards compatible with previous OS X versions. I thought I read somewhere that the file system has been completely revamped, and does away with HFS.