Apple Releases macOS Sierra 10.12.2 With New Emoji, Fixes for Graphics Issue and SIP Bug

[MacRumors]

Apple today released macOS Sierra 10.12.2, the second update to the macOS Sierra operating system that launched on September 20. macOS Sierra 10.12.2 comes two months after the release of macOS Sierra 10.12.1, and has been in testing since October 31.

macOS Sierra 10.12.2 is a free update for all customers who are running macOS Sierra. The update can be downloaded using the Software Update function in the Mac App Store.

macOS Sierra 10.12.2 includes new emoji, introducing dozens of Unicode 9 characters like selfie, face palm, owl, shark, avocado, pancakes, bacon, and more, plus there are new profession emoji available in both male and female genders.

Apple has also updated the artwork on many existing emoji to make them look more realistic, and new color explosion wallpapers -- from the iPhone marketing materials -- have been introduced.

Along with these outward-facing changes, the 10.12.2 update includes several important bug fixes. A serious graphics issue that has been affecting some new MacBook Pro owners has been solved, and a bug that caused System Integrity Protection to be disabled, also impacting the new MacBook Pro, has been fixed. A full list of bug fixes and improvements is below:

- Improves setup and reliability of Auto Unlock
- Allows addition of a Chinese Trackpad Handwriting button to the Touch Bar Control Strip
- Adds support for taking screenshots of the Touch Bar using the Grab app or Cmd-Shift-6 shortcut
- Fixes an issue that caused the Touch Bar emoji picker to appear on the display
- Resolves graphics issues on MacBook Pro (October 2016) computers
- Fixes an issue where System Integrity Protection was disabled on some MacBook Pro (October 2016) computers
- Improves setup and opt-out experience for iCloud Desktop and Documents
- Fixes an issue with the delivery of Optimized Storage alerts
- Improves audio quality when using Siri and FaceTime with Bluetooth headphones
- Improves the stability of Photos when creating and ordering books
- Fixes an issue where incoming Mail messages did not appear when using a Microsoft Exchange account
- Fixes an issue that prevented installation of Safari Extensions downloaded outside the Safari Extensions Gallery
- Adds support for new installations of Windows 8 and Windows 7 using Boot Camp on supported Macs

macOS Sierra is the latest Mac operating system. It includes Siri support, Apple Pay for the web, Universal Clipboard, Apple Watch auto unlocking, improved iCloud Drive integration, Picture-in-Picture multitasking, and dozens of smaller features that can be found in our macOS Sierra roundup.

Article Link: Apple Releases macOS Sierra 10.12.2 With New Emoji, Fixes for Graphics Issue and SIP Bug

 

[samcraig]

EMJOI!!! (and some other important fixes)

For those that thought the above was tl;dr

 

[RumorConsumer]

One of the hardest things for tech companies to do is get people to update their software. It generally benefits everybody - quality of user experience typically increases and then in turn people speak more highly of the products. Updates can still be inconvenient. "But it works fine why update it?"

Apple has answered this question by putting the pill in the marshmallow - give them more emojis.

For clarity - I think this is actually really smart. I am watching my normally slow poke friends doing the updates quickly because it has an emoji update. Its really cool.

 

[CausticSoda]

I am beginning to think Macrumours keep putting emoji in headlines just to wind us up!

 

[mdawid]

With the Watch OS 3.1.1 debacle bricking Series 2 watches - I think I'll hold off for a day or 2 on this one.

 

[RobinInOR]

When someone does the download could you tell me how large it is? Will determine if I do it tonight or have to wait until tomorrow.

 

[kwikdeth]

Can we just stop reporting on emoji updates? It's only adding fuel to the fire.

 

[Michaelgtrusa]

Pray for everyone.

 

[willrun4fun]

Since they removed the time remaining for battery, does it still work in iStat Menus?

 

[NightwalkerUK]

I feel like Dreyfus from the pink panther movies with my 'twitch', I'm sure Apple are doing it to send the hard core users insane!

Ship out useless Macs but cater for the kids who want to text using smiley faces. Twitch, twitch... I can't take it...

 

[hawkeye_a]

Can those of you who were seeing graphical glitches on the new "emoji-bar" MacbookPros report back if this update fixed those issues?

 

[MidnightSVT]

When someone does the download could you tell me how large it is? Will determine if I do it tonight or have to wait until tomorrow.

Shows 1.2 GB on an iMac running 10.12.1

 

[Guy Mancuso]

Let's hope it fixes everything. I'm running just fine now. I'll do a backup than try it

 

[Jaekae]

I am beginning to think Macrumours keep putting emoji in headlines just to wind us up!

They always highlight the things they know people dont like, to get more comments and clicks on their articles

 

[Weaselboy]

When someone does the download could you tell me how large it is? Will determine if I do it tonight or have to wait until tomorrow.

Just showed up at 1.71GB on my 2016 Touchbar 13".

 

[chrfr]

To head off the inevitable question, this is build 16C67.

 

[Populus]

Hey MacRumors, you forgot one last feature: Fixes battery life issues on new MacBook Pros by removing the time remaining estimation. Well, it doesn't fix it, but hey at least you won't notice it so easily.

I was eager to update, even perform an install from scratch of 10.12.2, but as a user who checks time remaining pretty often when on battery, I don't know what to do, as they removed it. Now there is no way to tell more or less how much time you have left until your battery dies. This features has saved me a lot of times.

 

[AsprineTm]

Hope this fixes the WiFi connection issuea after sleep.

How f**king hard can it be to fix that.
Customer is king! Here are your new emoji's so you can tell us how good we are.

 

[Superhappytree]

One of the hardest things for tech companies to do is get people to update their software. It generally benefits everybody - quality of user experience typically increases and then in turn people speak more highly of the products. Updates can still be inconvenient. "But it works fine why update it?"

Apple has answered this question by putting the pill in the marshmallow - give them more emojis.

Such a long drawn out post for a tiresome emoji joke. Props for creativity though.

 

[steve-p]

There's no mention on that list of fixing the issue with Time Machine backups where the MBP restarts, but I hope it's in there. It was in the last two betas.

 

[RobinInOR]

Just showed up at 1.71GB on my 2016 Touchbar 13".

1.86GB on my 2016 Touchbar 13".

Shows 1.2 GB on an iMac running 10.12.1

It's 1.34 GB on my iMac.

Thanks. Tomorrow on a faster connection it is

 

[raymond7]

Anyone installed it without being bricked??

 

[Quasi26]

1.86GB on my 2016 Touchbar 13".

 

[skillwill]

smoothest MacOS update for me in years - downloaded and installed in 9 mins.

Build number - 16C67

 

[RumorConsumer]

Such a long drawn out post for a tiresome emoji joke. Props for creativity though.

I actually think its smart! I am a dyed in the wool software updates fiend and I see my friends updating at record rates for the emojis. Its brilliant!!!!