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Apple Releases macOS Sierra Golden Master to Public Beta Testers

Thursday September 8, 2016 10:54 am PDT by Juli Clover
Apple today released the golden master version of macOS Sierra, the newest operating system designed for the Mac. Today's GM update comes two weeks after the release of the seventh macOS Sierra public beta and one day after the launch of the golden master for developers. The macOS Sierra golden master represents the version of macOS Sierra that will be released to the public on Tuesday, September 20.

Beta testers who have signed up for Apple's beta testing program can download a redemption code for the golden master version from the public beta program website.

Those who want to be a part of Apple's beta testing program can sign up to participate through the beta testing website, which gives users access to both iOS and OS X betas.

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macOS Sierra is a major update that brings Siri to the Mac, allowing users to conduct voice searches to find files, look up information, and more. New Continuity features include an "Auto Unlock" option for unlocking a Mac with an Apple Watch and a "Universal Clipboard" for copy paste that works across multiple devices.

Deeper iCloud integration makes files stored on the desktop or the Documents folder of a Mac available on all of a user's devices, and Photos features new deep learning algorithms for facial, object, and scene recognition. The Messages app includes rich links, bigger emoji, and "Tapback" response options, and the macOS Sierra update will also bring Apple Pay to the web.

For full details on all of the new features included in macOS Sierra, make sure to check out our macOS Sierra roundup.

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max.ine
37 months ago
Now we just need a Mac event.
Rating: 19 Votes
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mildocjr
37 months ago
I spent hours finding a developer preview on Google last night and downloading it from France...

Rating: 10 Votes
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Larsen2k4
37 months ago
The Golden Master doesn't show up in the MAS.
You have to go to beta.apple.com and start the download from there. :)
Rating: 5 Votes
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Icaras
37 months ago
Not yet showing up for me in the MAS...
Rating: 5 Votes
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revanmj
37 months ago
I went to Apple Public Beta site, redeemed code from there and got macOS Sierra as a new item on Purchased tab in the MAS. So I guess it won't show up for beta users automatically.
Rating: 4 Votes
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darkest.d
37 months ago
Can't believe Safari doesn't have favicons yet.
Rating: 2 Votes
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carrrrrlos
37 months ago
Mario for the win!
Rating: 2 Votes
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AtheistP3ace
37 months ago

Not yet showing up for me in the MAS...


no mas?
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mdw1
37 months ago

I went to Apple Public Beta site, redeemed code from there and got macOS Sierra as a new item on Purchased tab in the MAS. So I guess it won't show up for beta users automatically.

Look in purchased mine started to download after I used the code you won't see it in updates
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grahamperrin
37 months ago

Oh I get it. A clean download from developer's site.


No, please read the earlier posts, especially the ones that have been given thumbs-up.

MacRumors jumpped the gun.


No, but some testers are jumping the gun.

Patience, please folks; not everyone across the planet uses the same point in the content delivery network.
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