macOS Sierra: Everything we know

I’ve been using the macOS Sierra beta for a few weeks now‚ and I’m really impressed with the new features. Siri is now more powerful than ever‚ and can be used to control your Mac with your voice. Messages has been redesigned with a new look and feel‚ and now includes support for rich links and stickers. Maps has been updated with new features like turn-by-turn navigation and 3D Flyover. Photos has been redesigned with a new look and feel‚ and now includes support for Live Photos and Memories. Safari has been updated with new features like Picture-in-Picture and Reader Mode. Mail has been redesigned with a new look and feel‚ and now includes support for rich links and stickers. Notes has been redesigned with a new look and feel‚ and now includes support for collaboration and attachments. iCloud has been updated with new features like iCloud Drive and iCloud Photo Library. Apple Pay has been updated with new features like support for contactless payments and peer-to-peer payments. Apple Watch has been updated with new features like support for third-party apps and a new Activity app. Continuity has been updated with new features like Handoff and Universal Clipboard. Handoff allows you to start a task on one device and continue it on another. Universal Clipboard allows you to copy and paste between devices.

What’s new in macOS Sierra?

macOS Sierra is the latest version of Apple’s desktop operating system‚ and it’s packed with new features. Here are some of the most notable changes⁚

• Siri⁚ Siri is now more powerful than ever‚ and can be used to control your Mac with your voice. You can use Siri to open apps‚ search the web‚ send messages‚ and much more.
• Messages⁚ Messages has been redesigned with a new look and feel‚ and now includes support for rich links and stickers. You can also use Messages to send money to your friends and family.
• Maps⁚ Maps has been updated with new features like turn-by-turn navigation and 3D Flyover. You can also use Maps to find nearby businesses and attractions.
• Photos⁚ Photos has been redesigned with a new look and feel‚ and now includes support for Live Photos and Memories. You can also use Photos to edit your photos and create albums.
• Safari⁚ Safari has been updated with new features like Picture-in-Picture and Reader Mode. You can also use Safari to block ads and track your browsing history.

These are just a few of the new features in macOS Sierra. I’ve been using the beta for a few weeks now‚ and I’m really impressed with the improvements. macOS Sierra is a major upgrade‚ and I highly recommend it to all Mac users.

How to upgrade to macOS Sierra

Upgrading to macOS Sierra is easy. Here are the steps⁚

Back up your Mac. Before you upgrade‚ it’s important to back up your Mac in case anything goes wrong. You can use Time Machine or another backup method.
Check for updates. Click on the Apple menu and select “App Store.” Then‚ click on the “Updates” tab. If macOS Sierra is available‚ it will be listed here.
Click on the “Update” button. The download will begin. Once the download is complete‚ the installation will start.
Follow the on-screen instructions. The installation process will take some time. Once the installation is complete‚ your Mac will restart.
After your Mac restarts‚ you will be running macOS Sierra. You may need to update some of your apps to make them compatible with macOS Sierra.

Here are some tips for upgrading to macOS Sierra⁚

• Make sure your Mac meets the system requirements.
• Back up your Mac before you upgrade.
• Allow plenty of time for the upgrade process.
• Be patient and follow the on-screen instructions.

If you have any problems upgrading to macOS Sierra‚ you can contact Apple Support for help.

macOS Sierra features

macOS Sierra is packed with new features‚ including⁚

• Siri⁚ Siri is now more powerful than ever‚ and can be used to control your Mac with your voice. You can use Siri to open apps‚ search the web‚ send messages‚ and more.
• Messages⁚ Messages has been redesigned with a new look and feel‚ and now includes support for rich links and stickers. You can also use Messages to send and receive money with Apple Pay.
• Maps⁚ Maps has been updated with new features like turn-by-turn navigation and 3D Flyover. You can also use Maps to find nearby businesses and attractions.
• Photos⁚ Photos has been redesigned with a new look and feel‚ and now includes support for Live Photos and Memories. You can also use Photos to edit your photos and create photo albums.
• Safari⁚ Safari has been updated with new features like Picture-in-Picture and Reader Mode. You can also use Safari to block ads and track your browsing history.

These are just a few of the new features in macOS Sierra. I’ve been using the macOS Sierra beta for a few weeks now‚ and I’m really impressed with the new features. I think macOS Sierra is a great upgrade for any Mac user.

Siri

Siri is now more powerful than ever in macOS Sierra. You can use Siri to control your Mac with your voice‚ and to get information and help with tasks. Here are some of the things you can do with Siri in macOS Sierra⁚

• Open apps⁚ You can say “Hey Siri‚ open Mail” to open the Mail app.
• Search the web⁚ You can say “Hey Siri‚ search the web for ‘macOS Sierra'” to search the web for information about macOS Sierra.
• Send messages⁚ You can say “Hey Siri‚ send a message to John” to send a message to John.
• Get directions⁚ You can say “Hey Siri‚ get directions to the nearest coffee shop” to get directions to the nearest coffee shop.
• Set alarms⁚ You can say “Hey Siri‚ set an alarm for 7am” to set an alarm for 7am.

I’ve been using Siri in macOS Sierra for a few weeks now‚ and I’m really impressed with how well it works. Siri is much more accurate and responsive than it was in previous versions of macOS. I’m finding myself using Siri more and more to control my Mac and get information.

Here are a few of my favorite Siri features in macOS Sierra⁚

• Natural language understanding⁚ Siri now understands natural language much better than it used to. You can now speak to Siri in a more natural way‚ and Siri will understand what you mean.
• Proactive suggestions⁚ Siri now offers proactive suggestions based on your usage patterns. For example‚ if you frequently send messages to a particular contact‚ Siri will suggest that you send a message to that contact when you open the Messages app.
• Integration with other apps⁚ Siri now works with a wider range of apps than ever before. You can use Siri to control apps like Mail‚ Messages‚ Maps‚ and Photos.

Overall‚ I’m very impressed with Siri in macOS Sierra. I think Siri is a great way to control your Mac and get information.

Messages

Messages has been redesigned in macOS Sierra with a new look and feel. The new Messages app is more modern and easier to use. It also includes a number of new features‚ such as support for rich links and stickers.

One of the most noticeable changes in Messages is the new design. The app now has a cleaner and more modern look‚ with a focus on white space and simplicity. The new design is easier to navigate‚ and it makes it easier to find the conversations you’re looking for.

Another new feature in Messages is support for rich links. Rich links are links that include a preview of the content they link to. When you hover over a rich link‚ you’ll see a preview of the content‚ including images‚ videos‚ and text. This makes it easier to see what a link is about before you click on it.

Messages also now supports stickers. Stickers are small images that you can use to express yourself in your messages. Stickers are a fun way to add some personality to your messages‚ and they can be used to express a wide range of emotions and ideas.

Overall‚ I’m very impressed with the new Messages app in macOS Sierra. The new design is more modern and easier to use‚ and the new features‚ such as support for rich links and stickers‚ make it a more versatile and expressive messaging app.

Here are a few of my favorite Messages features in macOS Sierra⁚

• New design⁚ The new design is cleaner and more modern‚ and it makes it easier to find the conversations you’re looking for.
• Rich links⁚ Rich links make it easier to see what a link is about before you click on it.
• Stickers⁚ Stickers are a fun way to add some personality to your messages.

I’ve been using the new Messages app in macOS Sierra for a few weeks now‚ and I’m really enjoying it. I think the new design is a big improvement‚ and the new features‚ such as support for rich links and stickers‚ make it a more versatile and expressive messaging app.

Maps

Maps has been updated in macOS Sierra with a number of new features‚ including turn-by-turn navigation and 3D Flyover. Turn-by-turn navigation provides detailed directions for driving‚ walking‚ or taking public transportation. 3D Flyover allows you to explore cities in 3D‚ and see buildings and landmarks from a new perspective.

I’ve been using the new Maps app in macOS Sierra for a few weeks now‚ and I’m really impressed with the new features. Turn-by-turn navigation is a great addition‚ and it makes it much easier to get around. 3D Flyover is also a lot of fun‚ and it’s a great way to explore cities from a new perspective.

Here are a few of my favorite Maps features in macOS Sierra⁚

• Turn-by-turn navigation⁚ Turn-by-turn navigation provides detailed directions for driving‚ walking‚ or taking public transportation.
• 3D Flyover⁚ 3D Flyover allows you to explore cities in 3D‚ and see buildings and landmarks from a new perspective.
• Improved search⁚ The search function in Maps has been improved‚ and it’s now easier to find the places you’re looking for.

Overall‚ I’m very impressed with the new Maps app in macOS Sierra. The new features‚ such as turn-by-turn navigation and 3D Flyover‚ make it a more versatile and useful mapping app.

I recently used the new turn-by-turn navigation feature to drive to a new restaurant. The directions were clear and easy to follow‚ and I arrived at my destination without any problems. I also used the new 3D Flyover feature to explore the city of San Francisco. It was amazing to be able to see the city from a new perspective‚ and I was able to see buildings and landmarks that I had never seen before.