Likewise, you can store seldom-used files and iTunes movies and TV shows on iCloud. You can also have iCloud take on some of your storage needs by moving photos and documents off your local Mac and into the cloud. The digital assistant works on Sierra much as it does on iOS, responding to your queries and helping you perform tasks.Ĭloser ties to iCloud: With iCloud Desktop and Documents, iCloud will sync the files and folders you've stored on your desktop and in your Documents folder across your Mac and iOS devices.

Unfortunately, saying 'Hey, Siri,' does not work. Calling on Siri brings up a window with a waveform and a query asking what you need help with. Ask for help by clicking Siri's icon in the Mac menu bar, tapping its Dock icon, or using a keyboard shortcut. ProsĪpple's digital assistant moves in: Siri, the iOS personal digital assistant, is available in Sierra. MacOS Sierra version 10.12 moves Apple's desktop OS closer to its mobile counterpart, gaining Siri, Apple Pay, and more. The new Mac operating system offers more than a name change.