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Public Beta of macOS Sierra Now Available

Apple's public beta program for macOS Sierra is now live following this morning's announcement that both iOS 10 and macOS Sierra would be made available today. macOS Sierra will include a number of changes and new features such as Siri integration, Apple Pay for Safari, Auto Unlock via Apple Watch, and improvements for Photos, Messages, and Apple Music.


As with iOS 10, users interested in testing out macOS Sierra should visit Apple's Beta Software Program website for more details and to register for the program. Once accepted, you should be able to access a redemption code and download link to allow you to access the Sierra installer in the Mac App Store. Make sure you have a complete backup of your system before upgrading.

Our macOS Sierra roundup has all of the details on what's new for Mac and users are discussing the changes in our macOS Sierra forum.

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dogslobber Avatar
129 months ago
Installing this on my company's mission critical computers. Wish me luck!
Score: 17 Votes (Like | Disagree)
129 months ago
I am totally the beta type of person however considering generally the first three releases of a new OSX, and the first one or two versions of iOS from Apple feel like alpha versions lately I think I will hold off. They don't get things ironed out until x.x.3 for iOS and x.x.4 for OSX it feels like (and unfortunately sometimes they never get that high before they come out with the next version and create more bugs!)
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
PipSeg Avatar
129 months ago
OMGZ I GOTTA GET SIRI ON MY DESKTOP TO ASK HER POINTLESS QUESTIONS AND HAVE HER GIVE ME IRRELEVANT ANSWERS.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
129 months ago
Dark Mode theme doesn't apply to Notification Centre sidebar, reported that to Feedback.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
randolorian Avatar
129 months ago
Installing on my main computer now. I have two major work deadlines this week, so if something breaks I'm gonna freak out!! Don't let me down, Apple.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
nrose101 Avatar
129 months ago
Did you check the purchased tab?
Got it now. Was looking under update. Thanks!
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)