Goodbye OS X: Apple introduces macOS Sierra
- jun
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Apple has formally changed the name of its desktop operating system, moving from OS X to macOS with its latest release, Sierra. macOS Sierra features a major focus on Continuity, iCloud, and Mac experiences.
One of the key new features with Sierra is Auto-lock, which allows you to automatically unlock your macOS computer if your Apple Watch is on your wrist. There's also the new universal clipboard, a shared clipboard between macOS and iOS that allows you to easily share text, images, and video between iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Siri will also be coming to Mac desktops for the first time, and Safari will get picture-in-picture support.
There are also changes coming to iCloud Drive. Your desktop folder and files will now be visible on other Macs and iOS devices. macOS will optimize storage in concert with iCloud Drive, moving your older documents from your hard drive to the cloud. This includes full-resolution photos and movies. It will also automatically delete your trash, old mail attachments, and more if your want.
Apple will also be moving the free storage in iCloud Drive from 20GB to 150GB when you use optimized storage.
One other major feature coming in macOS Sierra is Apple Pay for the web, which allows you to tap an Apple Pay button on a website, then authenticate the payment on your Apple Watch or with Touch ID on your iPhone.
macOS will launch in developer preview later today, withe a public beta coming in July. The update will support every Mac from 2010 onward.
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