MacOS High Sierra
macOS High Sierra is the fourteenth major release of macOS, Apple Inc.'s desktop operating system for Macintosh computers. It was announced at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 5, 2017, and was released to the public on September 25, 2017. The name "High Sierra" refers to the High Sierra region in California.
Features[edit | edit source]
macOS High Sierra introduced several new features and improvements over its predecessor, macOS Sierra.
Apple File System (APFS)[edit | edit source]
One of the most significant changes in macOS High Sierra is the introduction of the Apple File System (APFS), which replaces the HFS+ file system. APFS is optimized for solid-state drives (SSDs) and offers improved performance, security, and reliability.
Graphics and VR[edit | edit source]
High Sierra includes support for Metal 2, Apple's graphics API, which provides better performance and new capabilities for developers. It also adds support for virtual reality (VR) and external GPUs, enabling more powerful graphics performance and VR experiences.
Photos[edit | edit source]
The Photos app in macOS High Sierra received several updates, including new editing tools, improved organization, and better integration with third-party apps.
Safari[edit | edit source]
The Safari web browser in High Sierra includes new features such as Intelligent Tracking Prevention, which uses machine learning to block tracking by advertisers, and Autoplay Blocking, which prevents media from autoplaying on websites.
Mail[edit | edit source]
The Mail app in High Sierra offers improved search capabilities and a new feature called "Top Hits," which highlights the most relevant search results.
Other Improvements[edit | edit source]
Other notable improvements in macOS High Sierra include updates to the Notes app, the addition of the HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding) video compression standard, and support for the HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format) image format.
System Requirements[edit | edit source]
macOS High Sierra is compatible with the following Mac models:
- iMac (Late 2009 or newer)
- MacBook (Late 2009 or newer)
- MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)
- MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
- Mac Mini (Mid 2010 or newer)
- Mac Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)
Reception[edit | edit source]
macOS High Sierra received generally positive reviews for its performance improvements and new features. However, some users reported issues with the initial release, which were addressed in subsequent updates.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- macOS
- Apple Inc.
- Apple File System
- Metal (API)
- Photos (Apple)
- Safari (web browser)
- Mail (Apple)
- HEVC
- HEIF
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