17 July 2011

Mac Lion OS X

Apple customers have been awaiting the most recent update of Apple's Mac OS X Lion, the next-iteration of the software that powers Ma c computers, and sources say it could come within days.

Enthusiast sites have spewed multiple dates as to when the new Mac OS X Lion software will be released, with Apple thus far only say it would come in July.The information corroborates supply-chain checks from Wall Street analysts and Apple's own corporate moves earlier this year.

Apple released the "gold master" of its operating system, Mac OS X Lion earlier this month, while also ramping up production of the new Macbook Air. Analysts are expecting the new software to boost Apple's margins as well. While the Mac Book Air prices has yet to be determined, Apple has said Mac OS X Lion upgrades will be $29.99.

Lion’s Mail supports Exchange 2010, and that’s a big deal. Addressbook and iCal are also compatible, which makes Mail a viable alternative to Outlook. Microsoft Outlook has had this feature for years, btw. It's smarter with Lion’s Mail. Search for email attachments, too. Finding information in a clogged email box is easier, definitely.

In OS X 10.7 Lion, FaceTime is now fully integrated. FaceTime is a videochat client that allows you to make calls to other Macs running FaceTime, as well as iOS devices with front-facing cameras. That means the iPad 2, iPhone 4 or iPod touch. FaceTime will follow you anywhere -- to any Mac you log onto, even if it doesn't have FaceTime running. FaceTime connects to your OS X Lion Address Book. If you're calling Mac to Mac, FaceTime supports up to 720p HD video calls.

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