Apple's OS X Yosemite now available for free download with Continuity features, iTunes 12, more
As promised, Apple's next-generation OS X Yosemite Mac operating system is now available for download through the Mac App Store, bringing with it a host of enhancements like iOS Continuity, a redesigned UI, iTunes 12 and more.
Following an announcement that it would be available later Thursday, OS X Yosemite is live in the U.S. Mac App Store, with international availability expected soon.
In addition, a new AirDrop version allows file transfers between iOS devices and Macs, negating the need to send larger documents through email. For sending huge files to other people, Apple also includes a new iCloud-based email option called Mail Drop, which lets users attach documents up to 5GB in size.
Users can download OS X Yosemite for free through the Mac App Store or via Software Update. The update comes in at 5.16GB and is compatible with OS X 10.6.8 or later.
Following an announcement that it would be available later Thursday, OS X Yosemite is live in the U.S. Mac App Store, with international availability expected soon.
Among the feature additions highlighted by Apple is a new "flat" redesign that borrows from the aesthetic first introduced in iOS 7. The enhanced look includes transparencies, minimized skeuomorphic assets and reduced shadowing. Apple also points out Continuity features that let users place and receive phone calls, send and receive SMS texts and create instant hotspots with a connected iPhone.Upgrade your Mac to OS X Yosemite and you'll get an elegant design that's both fresh and familiar. The apps you use every day will have powerful new features. And your Mac, iPhone, and iPad will work together in amazing new ways. You'll also get the latest technology and the strongest security. It's like getting a whole new Mac -- for free.
In addition, a new AirDrop version allows file transfers between iOS devices and Macs, negating the need to send larger documents through email. For sending huge files to other people, Apple also includes a new iCloud-based email option called Mail Drop, which lets users attach documents up to 5GB in size.
Users can download OS X Yosemite for free through the Mac App Store or via Software Update. The update comes in at 5.16GB and is compatible with OS X 10.6.8 or later.
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Awesome, I think I will be upgrading over the weekend.
Not finding it.
Once installed, I'll be curious to know if the BT 4.0 dongles will allow the calling features to work on a non-BT4.0 mac. I'm sort of betting against it.
No, try again. This time without FUD.
<<sigh>>
Update after 2 minutes....there's the download!
I'm downloading it wrong.
Well roger me rotten - downloading in the UK - 5.18GB - estimated time is 72 hrs?????? WTFFFFFFF!
Servers getting hammered? My iTunes update showed up, started to download then error message.
Please share the build number for those of us on GM candidates when you're done installing!
Not available yet in German App Store - it shows a "App Store preview" page, I clicked on "Free", I logged in when requested with AppleID and when I tried to download, it didn't work (same error as reported above).
I agree with the post about the U2 Album: that was a breeze. I understand the difference in size, but why did they set up all those fancy server farms?
I might as well go to bed (it's 11:35pm here in Germany now) and do it tomorrow morning....