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OS X Yosemite Available Today, iOS 8.1 Coming Monday

During today's media event, Apple announced that OS X Yosemite, the next version of its Macintosh operating system, will launch today on the Mac App Store. OS X Yosemite will be available for free to all users with an eligible machine, and iOS 8.1 will also be available on Monday for Apple's mobile devices.

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As detailed in our comprehensive OS X Yosemite roundup, the new operating system brings a new iOS 7-style design with an emphasis on translucency, smarter controls, and streamlined toolbars.


There are also several new features, including Continuity, which expands integration between iOS 8 and OS X, allowing users to accept phone calls on their Macs and seamlessly transition tasks from one device to another. Yosemite also includes iCloud Drive, plus new features and designs for several key apps like Mail, Messages, and Safari.

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Top Rated Comments

149 months ago
Cue the frantic refreshing of the App Store.
Score: 38 Votes (Like | Disagree)
149 months ago
Come on Apple!

Score: 23 Votes (Like | Disagree)
The Bogeyman Avatar
149 months ago
no, Apple said 8.1 comes out for iOS on Monday.

Yeah but this article is about Yosemite.


*Continues frantically refreshing the App Store*
Score: 17 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Steve121178 Avatar
149 months ago
No day 1 download for me on my Macs. I'll wait a week or so.

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Cue the frantic refreshing of the App Store.

Clean install for me.
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
149 months ago
Tried clicking the download for Mavericks. Started downloading and the icon is the one for Yosemite. 5.33 GB download. Will let everyone know if it's actually Yosemite.
SPOILER ALERT:
It's going to be Mavericks.
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
149 months ago
Refreshing has been moved

Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)