Apple Announces OS X El Capitan With Split View, Contextual Spotlight, Updated Apps and More, Launches in Fall

[Lankyman]

I realise this is kind of controversial but wouldn't it be an idea (and nice) if the existing issues with the present OS i.e. Yosemite were ironed out before Apple moved onto the next version?

It is getting pretty tedious having all these tech companies churning out "the best OS ever" every 12 months.

 

[c0ppo]

Does Safari finally remember zoom ?
I simply can't believe that I have to ask this, but it is what it is

Could anyone answer this simple question?

 

[Kavier]

El Capitan?! Seriously?

I agree..worst name ever...seriously thought it was a joke when I heard.

 

[MartiNZ]

After El Capitan we'll have Chief followed by SuperChief.

That's convenient, because with Windows 10 adding Cortana, they could easily brand the next one as MasterChief .

 

[MartiNZ]

Not sure how I feel about the new iTunes logo

Ooh I like the look of that. Just not sure how I will feel about the new version of iTunes....

 

[SlCKB0Y]

Does this really warrant a major OS update, seems like in the past most of these things could come out in a simple 10.10.X update?

Yes, but this is their way of fixing Yosemite without admitting their yearly release schedule isn't working all that well.

 

[ShadovvMoon]

Mmm Metal. I wonder whether that means the Mac Pro will finally use the second graphics card for something?

 

[Zarniwoop]

Mmm Metal. I wonder whether that means the Mac Pro will finally use the second graphics card for something?

Sounds something Metal will support automatically.

 

[SlCKB0Y]

How long are they gonna stick with "OS X"? Been what... 14 years now?

How long is Microsoft going to stick with "Windows"? It's been what....30 years now?

 

[SlCKB0Y]

I stopped using Spotlight after they added Internet-wide searches to it - with no obvious way to turn it off. Elsewhere stories suggest the new version "includes more web search results" so I'm guessing it's even more useless. The Internet doesn't need to know about my search for "Mail from Brian about El Cap," no thank you.

Can that just be turned off in spotlight settings?

 

[audio_inside]

Agreed! One of the best/first 3rd party apps I install. Super helpful not only with the snapping, but for the multitouch features! Its a shame the developer isn't accepting donations, as it is well worth it!

BTT and touchpad saved my wrists.

 

[mariusignorello]

Trim working in 10.11?

 

[SlCKB0Y]

We'll find out soon. Before that, some clues.

On apple.com website it says:

"Metal speeds system-level graphics rendering by up to 50 percent (Footnote: Testing conducted by Apple in May 2015 using 2.7GHz Intel Core i5-based 13-inch MacBook Pro systems with 128GB of flash storage and 8GB of RAM. Tested with prerelease OS X v10.11. Not all features are available on all devices. Performance will vary based on system configuration, application workload, and other factors.)

...as well as making it up to 40 percent more efficient. (Footnote: Testing conducted by Apple in May 2015 using 2.2GHz Intel Core i7-based 15-inch MacBook Pro systems with 256GB of flash storage and 16GB of RAM. Tested with prerelease OS X v10.11. Not all features are available on all devices. Performance will vary based on system configuration, application workload, and other factors.)

...Metal allows the main processor and graphics processor to work more effectively together, boosting high-performance apps. And Metal is designed to be great for games, improving draw call performance by up to 10x and paving the way for new levels of realism and detail. (Footnote: Testing conducted by Apple in May 2015 using 2.7GHz Intel Core i5-based 13-inch MacBook Pro systems with 128GB of flash storage and 8GB of RAM. Tested with prerelease OS X v10.11. Not all features are available on all devices. Performance will vary based on system configuration, application workload, and other factors.)

...UP TO 4x FASTER PDF OPENING IN PREVIEW (Footnote: Testing conducted by Apple in May 2015 using 2.7GHz Intel Core i5-based 13-inch MacBook Pro systems with 128GB of flash storage and 8GB of RAM. Tested with prerelease OS X v10.11 and shipping OS X v10.10.3. Not all features are available on all devices. Performance will vary based on system configuration, application workload, and other factors.)"

They are hints as to minimum requirements, they are cherry picked hardware specs that gave them the best improvement numbers for the presentation.

 

[GatorGhost]

I agree..worst name ever...seriously thought it was a joke when I heard.

In Yosemite...I thought the actual mountain in the wallpaper was called El Capitan? My first thought today was it is the same thing as last year. However, like the name or not, I am enthused about the explanation of the new OS X version. To me it will be 10.11. I have a base retina IMac and have had no issues with the Yosemite as it is. Hopefully, the new attention given to the video system may make my unit even better. We will see!

 

[koruki]

El cap what? who approved this name.. wow taste can't be learned even via Apple university it seems.

 

[jrc1000]

I wonder if no longer spying on its users will be an included feature? Or maybe having Apple Headquarters track and record every search you do on your computer really is adding value to OS X. Does Mail.app still send your non-Apple email domain to Apple when you configure a new account? https://github.com/fix-macosx/yosemite-phone-home

 

[polee]

Why El Capitan? They should have stuck to the name of animals.

 

[SlCKB0Y]

I realise this is kind of controversial but wouldn't it be an idea (and nice) if the existing issues with the present OS i.e. Yosemite were ironed out before Apple moved onto the next version?

It is getting pretty tedious having all these tech companies churning out "the best OS ever" every 12 months.

I assumed that given the lack of new features it was obvious that this is what this release is?

 

[SlCKB0Y]

Why El Capitan? They should have stuck to the name of animals.

You do realise that os x hasn't been named after an animal for years now right?

 

[Kavier]

In Yosemite...I thought the actual mountain in the wallpaper was called El Capitan? My first thought today was it is the same thing as last year. However, like the name or not, I am enthused about the explanation of the new OS X version. To me it will be 10.11. I have a base retina IMac and have had no issues with the Yosemite as it is. Hopefully, the new attention given to the video system may make my unit even better. We will see!

I am not sure about the mountain in the wallpaper, but El Capitan is a rock formation in Yosemite Nat'l Park.

 

[Harry Muff]

And so it begins again... Yosemite just becomes stable and now a whole new OS X surfaces.


I really am going to stick with 10.10 this time, I've been burned too many times.

 

[waysoftheforce]

It's not even out yet, and the focus is on stability and performance. Maybe wait until September to reserve your judgment.

Well if the UI changes back to Mavericks style by September (which it won't) plus other niggles, then I am sticking with Mavericks.

 

[TechZeke]

Indeed.

I'm always careful to give people the correct pronunciation : "Oh ess ecks."

It's hilarious because when I say "Oh ess ten", people look at me like a moron.

Also, OS X is so ingrained in popular culture as the OS of the Macintosh, they will probably stay on OS X forever.

 

[Mac-Mac-McAfee]

How fast until someone calls it El Crapitan when their WiFi disconnects?

 

[Cmd-Z]

At least they didn't choose "Half Dome" ... would lead to "Half Done" (or maybe that's what some would say about 10.10.x).