Mac OS 10 Yosemite available today for free

The latest version of Apple's Mac OS X operating system (10.10) Yosemite is now available for download or upgrade. Yosemite is one of the biggest and most expansive updates to Apple's desktop and notebook operating system which brings various new features and functionalities. Most notable are Continuity and Handoff features that allow access to various features of a paired iPhone (transferring calls, continuing work started on the desktop to a mobile device, ability to use an iPhone as a hotspot automatically). Hit jump for the official release.

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OS X Yosemite Public Beta 3 released

OS X Yosemite Public Beta 3 and the correspoding developer preview 8 have already been released. For beta testers, the Yosemite Public Beta file is 1.63 GB and can be accessed by running Software Update on the Mac. Check back in a few days for our overview of the latest beta release and how it integrates with iOS 8, which is expected to drop on September 17th!

Mac OS X Yosemite Public Beta reviewer tips

Beta software is a work in progress which means various features are still being tweaked and refined before the golden master or final build. That said, there's a great opportunity to get a chance to experience the latest and greatest versuon of Apple's desktop and notebook OS. Now that OS X Yosemite is available to those who signed up for the public beta, here are some reminders worth considering before you install the new OS from Cupertino.

Public beta tips:

• This is beta software that is still in development, which means some applications and services may not work as expected.

• We recommend installing OS X Yosemite Beta on a secondary Mac (i.e. not your primary work or school machine).

• Make a back up of your Mac before installing

• Some features require iOS 8, which is not being offered as part of the OS X Beta Program. 

• There will be periodic updates to the OS X Yosemite Beta, and you will be able to upgrade to the final version of OS X Yosemite when it ships this fall.

• Use your Mac as you normally would and if you encounter any issues, use the built-in Feedback Assistant app to report them

• Visit the OS X Beta Program guide for the latest information about the Yosemite beta and how to submit feedback