Apple Releases macOS Sierra Golden Master to Public Beta TestersApple today released the golden master version of macOS Sierra, the newest operating system designed for the Mac. Today's GM update comes two weeks after the release of the
seventh macOS Sierra public beta and one day after the launch of the golden master for developers. The macOS Sierra golden master represents the version of macOS Sierra that will be released to the public on Tuesday, September 20.
Beta testers who have signed up for Apple's beta testing program can download a redemption code for the golden master version from the public beta program website.
Those who want to be a part of Apple's beta testing program can sign up to participate through
the beta testing website, which gives users access to both iOS and OS X betas.
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macOS Sierra is a major update that brings
Siri to the Mac, allowing users to conduct voice searches to find files, look up information, and more. New Continuity features include an "Auto Unlock" option for unlocking a Mac with an
Apple Watch and a "Universal Clipboard" for copy paste that works across multiple devices.
Deeper
iCloud integration makes files stored on the desktop or the Documents folder of a Mac available on all of a user's devices, and Photos features new deep learning algorithms for facial, object, and scene recognition. The Messages app includes rich links, bigger emoji, and "Tapback" response options, and the macOS Sierra update will also bring
Apple Pay to the web.
For full details on all of the new features included in macOS Sierra,
make sure to check out our macOS Sierra roundup.
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