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| A version of the macOS operating system | |
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| Developer | Apple Inc. |
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| Source model | Closed, with open-source components |
| Latest preview | 10.12 Beta 8 (16A313a) / August 29, 2016 |
| Update method | Mac App Store |
| Platforms | x86-64 |
| Kernel type | Hybrid (XNU) |
| License | APSL and Apple EULA and Non-Disclosure Agreement |
| Preceded by | OS X 10.11 El Capitan |
| Official website | www |
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| In developer & public beta stage | |
macOS Sierra (version 10.12)[1] is the upcoming thirteenth major release of macOS (previously OS X), Apple Inc.'s desktop and server operating system for Macintosh computers. The successor to OS X El Capitan, it is the first version of the operating system issued under the June 2016 rebranding as macOS. Following the California landmark-based naming scheme introduced with OS X Mavericks, Sierra was named after California's Sierra Nevada mountain range.[2] Its major new features concern Continuity, iCloud, and windowing, as well as support for Apple Pay and Siri.
The first beta of macOS Sierra was released to developers shortly following the 2016 WWDC keynote on June 13, 2016. macOS Sierra public beta 1 was released to Apple's Beta Software Program on July 7, 2016. It will be made available to end users in autumn (fall) 2016 as a free upgrade through the Mac App Store.
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System requirements[edit]
macOS Sierra will run on:[3]
- iMac: Late 2009 or newer
- MacBook: Late 2009 or newer
- MacBook Air: 2010 or newer
- MacBook Pro: 2010 or newer
- Mac Mini: 2010 or newer
- Mac Pro: 2010 or newer
Sierra is the first version of macOS since OS X Mountain Lion, released in 2012, that does not run on computers that the previous version supported.[3] Developers have created workarounds to install macOS Sierra on some Mac computers that are no longer officially supported. [4]
Features[edit]
Siri[edit]
Siri will be integrated into the system. Users can access it via the Dock, the menu bar or a keyboard shortcut and results are shown with an interface in the upper-right corner. Siri can send messages, search the web, find files and adjust settings. Results are interactive and can be dropped into other applications or pinned to Notification Center. For instance, pictures from search results can be dragged into a document.
Photos[edit]
The Photos application now has improved face recognition. It also features object and scene recognition. It groups similar pictures together using faces, locations and object recognition to create "memories". Memories contain picture slideshows with transitions and music selected by the algorithm, which can be modified to the user's liking. The People album organizes photos by the people in them, and Places shows all photos on a world map.
Apple Pay[edit]
Apple Pay allows vendors to embed an Apple Pay button in their online stores. In Safari, users can click the Apple Pay button to checkout, then securely complete purchases using an iPhone or Apple Watch.
iCloud Drive[edit]
iCloud Drive has been more tightly integrated into the OS. Users can access all files from iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Windows PC and on iCloud.com.
Optimized Storage[edit]
Optimized Storage can free up storage space. When storage space is low, it automatically uploads old files, photos, movies, and email attachments to iCloud and makes them available on demand. Files that are recently created and recent photos stay on the Mac to allow quick access. Optimized Storage also allows finding and removing files or apps.
Messages[edit]
The Messages app adds aesthetic effects to messages, such as three times bigger emoji and tap back with hearts or thumbs-up on a message bubble. The ability to play YouTube videos and preview links in a conversation was introduced. Users can view interactive content added to iMessage in iOS 10.
iTunes[edit]
Apple Music within iTunes has been redesigned, making it simpler to find favorite songs and discover new ones. A new "For You" tab has been added, which suggests new music the user might like (similar to the existing Genius). A refined MiniPlayer with the ability to view lyrics while you listen has also been introduced.
Tabs[edit]
Applications that support multiple windows will support multiple tabs within a single window, allowing the user to keep windows organized similarly to Safari.
Picture in Picture[edit]
Multitasking has been made more convenient with the introduction of Picture-in-Picture, allowing users to watch and float a video window from Safari or iTunes over the desktop or a full-screen app.
Auto Unlock[edit]
When users approach their Mac while wearing an Apple Watch, they will automatically be logged in to their desktop account. Time of flight is used to prevent relay attacks.
Universal Clipboard[edit]
The clipboard can be shared across nearby macOS Sierra and iOS 10 devices for cut, copy and paste.
Apple File System[edit]
Apple released a preview of a new file system, called Apple File System (APFS), to overcome the limitations of HFS Plus. It is intended for solid-state drives and flash memory and will adopt several features found in modern file systems, such as snapshots and cloning, as well as native support for features that Apple already provides in HFS Plus through supplementary software, such as file-system encryption and trim, but will, unlike ZFS, not detect or protect against silent data corruption. The file system is currently experimental and a release is planned for 2017. Apple plans to document and publish the APFS volume format.[5][6]
Releases[edit]
| Version | Build | Date | Darwin | Notes |
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| 10.12 Beta 8 | 16A313a | August 29, 2016 | 16.0.0 | Eighth developer beta
Seventh public beta |
References[edit]
- ^ "Download - Apple Developer". Apple Developer. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
- ^ Loyola, Roman (7 July 2016). "macOS Sierra FAQ: What you need to know about the new Mac operating system". Macworld. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
- ^ a b Elliott, Matt (2016-06-13). "See which Macs will -- and won't -- work with MacOS". CNet. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
- ^ "MacOS 10.12 Sierra Unsupported Macs Thread". MacRumors Forums. Retrieved 2016-06-22.
- ^ "Apple File System Guide". Apple Developer. 13 June 2016. Archived from the original on 13 June 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
- ^ Hutchinson, Lee (14 June 2016). "Digging into APFS, Apple's new file system". Ars Technica UK. Retrieved 14 June 2016.
External links[edit]
- macOS Sierra – official site
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