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macOS Sierra

Description

Introducing Siri on Mac โ€” your intelligent voice assistant with a whole range of new unique capabilities designed specifically for desktop computers. With macOS Sierra, your Mac now interacts with iCloud and Apple devices in an entirely new way โ€” and far more efficiently than ever before. Editing photos, listening to music, and exchanging messages has become even more enjoyable and engaging.

No matter what task you face, you can always turn to Siri โ€” your intelligent assistant on Mac, ready to help at any moment.

Enjoy all your favorite iOS features, along with brand-new ones โ€” fully optimized for working on your Mac desktop.

Send messages, create reminders, browse web pages, and accomplish many other tasks while you continue working on your projects.

Copy and paste or simply drag and drop Siri search results directly into your documents for seamless productivity.

Save your Siri search results to Notification Center so you can easily come back to them later whenever you need.

Find files, manage system settings, and get detailed access to system information โ€” all you need to do is simply ask Siri.

Copy objects from one device to another using the Universal Clipboard feature available after you download macOS Sierra.

Copy a quote, an image, or a video in an app on one device and paste them into an app on another device effortlessly.

Log in automatically using the convenient Auto Unlock feature built into the system.

When you are wearing your Apple Watch, you can instantly log into your Mac system โ€” no need to type your password at all.

Access files from your Mac desktop on your iPhone through the iCloud Desktop and Documents folders with ease.

Automatically save all your files from the desktop and the Documents folder to iCloud and access them from any device you own.

Optimized Storage allows you to effortlessly free up space on your Mac whenever storage starts running low.

Automatically store rarely used files in iCloud so you can still access them whenever the need arises during your workflow.

Additional built-in tools will help you remove unnecessary files and save even more valuable storage space on your Mac.

Organize your desktop workspace using tabs in applications once you complete the macOS Sierra download process.

Use tabs to manage multiple windows in Maps, Pages, Keynote, Numbers, and many other supported applications on your Mac.

Tabs now also work in third-party developer applications without requiring any additional adaptation or configuration.

Watch your favorite videos and never miss an important game by enabling the Picture in Picture mode on your Mac.

Position a video from Safari or iTunes right on top of your desktop so it stays visible while you work.

Rediscover the best shots from your Photos app library with powerful new features included in the macOS Sierra installer.

Relive your favorite moments with the Memories feature that automatically curates your best photos and videos.

Group your photos by the people captured in them. The Photos app uses advanced facial recognition technology that allows it to automatically find shots featuring a specific person you select.

The intelligent search feature recognizes objects and scenes and will help you find all the beaches, all the concerts, or even all the dogs across your entire photo library.

Discover entirely new possibilities within Apple Music in iTunes on your Mac desktop computer.

Discover new music โ€” expert-curated playlists and advanced machine learning technologies will help you find excellent tracks tailored to your taste.

Bring your conversations to life in Messages with exciting new expressive features available on your Mac.

Browse web pages and watch internet videos directly within the Messages window without leaving the conversation.

Use the convenient and quick Tapback replies to respond to messages instantly with a simple gesture.

Express your emotions with bigger, bolder emojis that make your conversations more fun and visually expressive on your Mac.


Frequently Asked Questions

Is macOS Sierra free?
Please check the developer's website for current pricing information.
The download seems damaged or won't open?
If the disk image won't mount, right-click the .dmg and choose Open โ€” macOS Gatekeeper will then offer an override.
How do I install the app after downloading?
Mount the .dmg by double-clicking it, drag the application bundle into /Applications, then eject the disk image. For .pkg installers, double-click and follow the prompts.
Will this run on Apple Silicon (M1-M4)?
Check the Architecture line in the Specifications panel on this page. Universal binaries run natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel. Intel-only builds run through Rosetta 2 on M-series Macs.
How do I update the app later?
Re-download the latest version from the catalogue, mount the new disk image, and drag-replace the application bundle in /Applications.
Can I request an app that isn't in the catalogue?
The catalogue is curated by a small editorial team. Request lists are accepted by community comment threads on each macOS release roundup.


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