I can't wrap my head around this feature: does Apple actually think it's a good idea to mess around with their users' files?
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Apple Unveils macOS 'Sierra' With New Continuity Features, Window Tabs, Apple Watch Login, Siri, and More
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Gimmick Mac OS ..unlock with watch? U kidding what about unlock with iPhone? I ain't buying a watch to unlock it.
You can't be serious. What about a modern file system? What about a modern, competitive graphics API? What about a better file manager? What about a reworked App Store? You know, just the unimportant details…
There were a few good features in the next macOS. Maps could do with more walking functionality, and cycling would be a good addition. Tabs that will be available to all applications is a nice addition.
Apple only presented 4 new features- I hope they aren't the highlights, otherwise this version of macOS is going to be dull.
Apple only presented 4 new features- I hope they aren't the highlights, otherwise this version of macOS is going to be dull.
Okay, the file stuff goes in line with my wish for password folders. You're right about the App Store but that's more of a update for that app itself. As for the graphics API, I can't say much cuz I'm a casual pleb artist who uses MacOS, so..You can't be serious. What about a modern file system? What about a modern, competitive graphics API? What about a better file manager? What about a reworked App Store? You know, just the unimportant details…
Luckily, my MacBook Pro (mid 2010 will be supported)
I guess it'll be unsupported the next year. I've also spent quite some cash on this computer as I did on MacBook (early 2008). I'm very disappointed, because at that price you could get a great PC that can run Windows 10…
I've been thinking building my own custom PC for awhile and go back on Windows. I haven't even tried Windows 10 though. It looks like crap too,like Mac does these days.
Very disappointed that OS 10.12 (What is it now? macOS 10.12?) wasn't redesigned. Another thing, I wanted to ask...Is Spotlight completely gone now?
I mean I'm not gonna talk to Siri in public places or when I'm at work…
I guess it'll be unsupported the next year. I've also spent quite some cash on this computer as I did on MacBook (early 2008). I'm very disappointed, because at that price you could get a great PC that can run Windows 10…
I've been thinking building my own custom PC for awhile and go back on Windows. I haven't even tried Windows 10 though. It looks like crap too,like Mac does these days.
Very disappointed that OS 10.12 (What is it now? macOS 10.12?) wasn't redesigned. Another thing, I wanted to ask...Is Spotlight completely gone now?
I mean I'm not gonna talk to Siri in public places or when I'm at work…
Yeah, the unlock feature still isn't convincing enough to buy an Apple Watch. Especially when I already have an iPhone in my pocket that should be advanced enough to do the same thing.
I guess that the feature will be optional, enabled by default.
Maybe involving the Location independent files patent that was granted last year;
Yeahhhh, I'm also a tad concerned. Let me decide what files I still need Apple. Not sure if iCloud storing Desktop layout is much use but hey, maybe. My desktop has no shortcut icons at all.
Its a decent incremental update, I'm not overly jazzed up over the update. I'm no fan of the California names, but I do like Mac OS
Why do we need three naming identifiers of this. macOS Sierra 10.12.xx?
Why do we need three naming identifiers of this. macOS Sierra 10.12.xx?
Um... duh? Of course, you have to buy a computer to run the software that's written to run on it. What's your point?
The software is free regardless. No additional cost to get it and use it.
That was discussed many times already.
Since it comes with a Mac and you do not pay separately it is FREE.
Of course within Apple's internal calculation it is part of the overall costs.
The way consumers look at FREE is that if they do not have to pay cash it's FREE!
If you have an older Mac and over the years have always upgraded and thus never paid for the upgrade it is FREE.
When we had to pay $ 25 or so, it was not FREE.
If we want to start assigning costs to something we don't pay for or something that is included with a product, without knowing it's real costs, that's hair splitting.
Same as companies giving you FREE phones with a contract, buy one get one FREE offers etc. of course all in there some place. That applies even to FREE parking
Marketing and advertising at it's finest.
iOSification of Mac.
Don't mind the performance, it's all about how long Apple allowed you to use it.
Now pay up!
That's the great thing about these "free" OS upgrades that come yearly.
It's free, so you're in less of a position to demand anything.
It's yearly, so you see it coming, time that is supposed to make you comfortable with the thought that no matter the experience you have with your Mac, once Apple says "time's up!" it's time to get a new Mac (how green!) to keep up with feature parity between iOS and OS X...
Pfft...
Glassed Silver:mac
Ditto. They're really trying to sell that little wrist gadget. When I visited my friend in Canada he just got one, and seeing it action through most of my visit I can easily say it's not a necessity if you already got an iOS device.
Engadget got it:
MacBook, iMac: Late 2009 or later
MacBook Air/Pro, Mac Mini/Pro: 2010 or later
Xserve support is officially discontinued
Thanks for that.
Let's be happy there isn't:
macOS Sierra Student 10.12.xx
macOS Sierra Extended 10.12.xx
macOS Sierra Professional 10.12.xx
etc.etc.
This is a huge turn off feature for me. I don't want any computer decided what files of mine get uploaded to the net in anyway. Nor do I want it done automatically.