OS X El Capitan, the latest version of Apple's operating system for the Mac, is now available for download. The update is free through the Mac App Store, and is available for owners of Macs from 2009 or later, as well as some models from 2007 and 2008.
Also known as OS X 10.11, El Capitan improves and refines the Mac experience in a number of ways. There's a new Mission Control, a revamped Notes app, and enhancements to Safari. Apple has also added its Metal graphics framework to the Mac. For a more comprehensive picture of OS X El Capitan, be sure to read our review.
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OS X El Capitan now available for download
Got Safari 9 but no sign of the OS X update in the UK app store so far. The direct download link above works though.
Anyone actually seen this update yet? Received the Safari 9.0, but that's been it so far.
It showed up for me about 30 minutes ago. Try searching for it. That's how I found it. If no, try quitting and relaunching the App Store.
I copied the direct link to one of Serenity's articles. (Sorry, on my phone now)
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Oops...I was clicking on UPDATES, expecting it to show up there. You have to click on FEATURED and you'll see the El Capitan link at the top.
Jumped on the App Store right now and there it was. Fast download as well. For a 6 gig file.
Any Photos Extensions available already for download?
Photo Extensions are underwhelming. Need support for External Editors.
Not so sure about that. I see that Affinity and Dxo Pro are releasing extensions. That's really more that you'll want plus you get the history support. External Editors would be great but just as an added feature.
My download is stuck on 'waiting'... Tried deleting it and redownload from the purchases tab but still no luck..
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Yea, this version actually performs much better than Yosemite, which just displays how SLUGGISH Yosemite actually was (even though a lot of people here swore up and down it was amazing). Apps open twice as fast. Settings only takes 3 seconds to open, when it was like 7-10 seconds before the update on Yosemite. It's a massive difference. Animations are also much smoother.
Are there any Content Blockers for Safari 9 available, yet?
Upgraded El Capitan. The Photos library was updated. Seems that I have lost my various shared folders?
Could someone tell me what the build number is on the release version of El Capitan? I'm running public beta 10.11.1 - curious to know where we are, and was surprised to see public beta of El Cap come out before the release.
OS X 10.11 (15A284)
Oh wow this is a buggy mess. Notification center is empty and has lost all widgets. No extension installed. Menu bar display issues with gaps and unclickable widgets.
Ah the menubar does seem to be partly down to Barsoom issues