Apple’s Mountain Lion Passed 3 Million Downloads
Apple’s Mountain Lion OS X sale has surpassed 3 million since available on the Apple Store for $20 four days ago. Apple claims on their website that this upgrade for OS X has over 200 new features. We find this upgrade to be worth while with cool features such as changing filename on the menu bar, tweet from notification centre, copy files in screen sharing and more.
System requirements for Mountain Lion:
- OS X version 10.6.8 (Leopard) or later
- 2GB of memory
- 8GB of available disk space
Here are the Macs that qualify for Mountain Lion:
- iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)>
- MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
- MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
- MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
- Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
- Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
- Xserve (Early 2009)
Mountain Lion will feature more than 200 innovative features including the all new Messages app, Notification Center, system-wide Sharing, Facebook integration, Dictation, Power Nap, AirPlay Mirroring, Game Center and the enhanced security of Gatekeeper. With iCloud built into the foundation of OS X and Siri integration.
Some of the highlights:
Reminders – OS X will show reminders just like on your iOS devices.
Messages – are sync to your Mac from your mobile devices.
AirPlay Mirroring - an easy way to wirelessly send an up-to-1080p secure stream of what’s on your Mac to an HDTV using Apple TV, or send audio to a receiver or speakers that use AirPlay.
Dictation is built into the system just like Siri.
Share buttons – Facebook, Twitter, Messages integration.
Documents in the Cloud – Pages will show documents from the Cloud.
Safari – unified search field, tabs that sync with your devices and iCloud tabs.
Power nap – keeps your Mac updated while machine is sleeping.
Game Center – comes to your Mac and sync with mobile devices.
Final Cut Pro and Aperture – updated.
Apple’s Mountain Lion Out This Wednesday
Apple has announced the next OS X, Mountain Lion, will be out this Wednesday. Apple has previously released the Golden Master build (Build 12A269) of OS X Mountain Lion to developers. It is rumoured that the next OS X Mountain Lion will cost $20.
Apple also reported revenue for the quarter just ended was lower than analysts had expected despite iPad and iPhone sales. Sale of iPhone as dropped 10% during this quarter. This is probably caused by the iPhone gossips where the new iPhone 5 is said to have a new dock connector.
System requirements for Mountain Lion:
- OS X version 10.6.8 (Leopard) or later
- 2GB of memory
- 8GB of available disk space
Here are the Macs that qualify for Mountain Lion:
- iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)>
- MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
- MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
- MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
- Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
- Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
- Xserve (Early 2009)
Mountain Lion will feature more than 200 innovative features including the all new Messages app, Notification Center, system-wide Sharing, Facebook integration, Dictation, Power Nap, AirPlay Mirroring, Game Center and the enhanced security of Gatekeeper. With iCloud built into the foundation of OS X and Siri integration.
Some of the highlights:
Reminders – OS X will show reminders just like on your iOS devices.
Messages – are sync to your Mac from your mobile devices.
AirPlay Mirroring - an easy way to wirelessly send an up-to-1080p secure stream of what’s on your Mac to an HDTV using Apple TV, or send audio to a receiver or speakers that use AirPlay.
Dictation is built into the system just like Siri.
Share buttons – Facebook, Twitter, Messages integration.
Documents in the Cloud – Pages will show documents from the Cloud.
Safari – unified search field, tabs that sync with your devices and iCloud tabs.
Power nap – keeps your Mac updated while machine is sleeping.
Game Center – comes to your Mac and sync with mobile devices.
Final Cut Pro and Aperture – updated.
Apple’s Mountain Lion OSX Requirements
Apple has released the Golden Master build (Build 12A269) of OS X Mountain Lion to developers. So very close this OS will go on sale. It is rumoured that the next OS X Mountain Lion will be released on July 19 in the Mac App Store for $20.
System requirements:
- OS X version 10.6.8 (Leopard) or later
- 2GB of memory
- 8GB of available disk space
Here are the Macs that qualify for Mountain Lion:
- iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)>
- MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
- MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
- MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
- Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
- Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
- Xserve (Early 2009)
Mountain Lion will feature more than 200 innovative features including the all new Messages app, Notification Center, system-wide Sharing, Facebook integration, Dictation, Power Nap, AirPlay Mirroring, Game Center and the enhanced security of Gatekeeper. With iCloud built into the foundation of OS X and Siri integration.
Some of the highlights:
Reminders – OS X will show reminders just like on your iOS devices.
Messages – are sync to your Mac from your mobile devices.
AirPlay Mirroring - an easy way to wirelessly send an up-to-1080p secure stream of what’s on your Mac to an HDTV using Apple TV, or send audio to a receiver or speakers that use AirPlay.
Dictation is built into the system just like Siri.
Share buttons – Facebook, Twitter, Messages integration.
Documents in the Cloud – Pages will show documents from the Cloud.
Safari – unified search field, tabs that sync with your devices and iCloud tabs.
Power nap – keeps your Mac updated while machine is sleeping.
Game Center – comes to your Mac and sync with mobile devices.
Final Cut Pro and Aperture – updated.
Apple’s Mountain Lion OSX Roars On July 19
Apple may release the next OS X Mountain Lion on July 19 in the Mac App Store. The software will cost $20.
Mountain Lion will feature more than 200 innovative features including the all new Messages app, Notification Center, system-wide Sharing, Facebook integration, Dictation, Power Nap, AirPlay Mirroring, Game Center and the enhanced security of Gatekeeper. With iCloud built into the foundation of OS X and Siri integration.
Some of the highlights:
Reminders – OS X will show reminders just like on your iOS devices.
Messages – are sync to your Mac from your mobile devices.
AirPlay Mirroring - an easy way to wirelessly send an up-to-1080p secure stream of what’s on your Mac to an HDTV using Apple TV, or send audio to a receiver or speakers that use AirPlay.
Dictation is built into the system just like Siri.
Share buttons – Facebook, Twitter, Messages integration.
Documents in the Cloud – Pages will show documents from the Cloud.
Safari – unified search field, tabs that sync with your devices and iCloud tabs.
Power nap – keeps your Mac updated while machine is sleeping.
Game Center – comes to your Mac and sync with mobile devices.
Final Cut Pro and Aperture – updated.
Apple’s Mountain Lion OSX Gains Siri, Facebook Integration And Cost $20
Apple has laid out some more details at the Worldwide Developer’s Conference for Mountain Lion OS X.
Apple’s OS X Mountain Lion will be available in July as a download from the Mac App Store for $20. Mountain Lion will feature more than 200 innovative features including the all new Messages app, Notification Center, system-wide Sharing, Facebook integration, Dictation, Power Nap, AirPlay Mirroring, Game Center and the enhanced security of Gatekeeper. With iCloud built into the foundation of OS X and Siri integration.
Some of the highlights:
Reminders – OS X will show reminders just like on your iOS devices.
Messages – are sync to your Mac from your mobile devices.
AirPlay Mirroring - an easy way to wirelessly send an up-to-1080p secure stream of what’s on your Mac to an HDTV using Apple TV, or send audio to a receiver or speakers that use AirPlay.
Dictation is built into the system just like Siri.
Share buttons – Facebook, Twitter, Messages integration.
Documents in the Cloud – Pages will show documents from the Cloud.
Safari – unified search field, tabs that sync with your devices and iCloud tabs.
Power nap – keeps your Mac updated while machine is sleeping.
Game Center – comes to your Mac and sync with mobile devices.
Final Cut Pro and Aperture – updated.
Full info on Apple Press release
How To Install Windows 8 On Your Mac
Check out the step by step instruction from MacLife on how to install Microsoft Windows 8 using Parallels on your Mac OS X.
Or using just Boot Camp, see video below:
Apple Released Mac OS X 10.6.5 Update
Apple has updated Snow Leopard with Mac OS X 10.6.5 update. The changes are:
- improve reliability with Microsoft Exchange servers
- address performance of some image-processing operations in iPhoto and Aperture
- address stability and performance of graphics applications and games
- resolve a delay between print jobs
- address a printing issue for some HP printers connected to an AirPort Extreme
- resolve an issue when dragging contacts from Address Book to iCal
- address an issue where dragging an item from a stack causes the Dock to not automatically hide
- resolve an issue with Wikipedia information not displaying correctly in Dictionary
- improve performance of MainStage on certain Mac systems
- resolve spacing issues with OpenType fonts
- improve reliability with some Bluetooth braille displays
- resolve a VoiceOver issue when browsing some web sites with Safari 5
Apple Releases Security Update 2010-005 To Fix Malicious Fonts And PDF
Apple has released security update patch 2010-005 for both Leopard and Snow Leopard Mac OS X. The security patch will fix maliciously crafted embedded font, maliciously crafted PDF file, vulnerabilities exist in ClamAV, disabling anonymous TLS/SSL connections, maliciously crafted PNG image in PHP, multiple vulnerabilities in PHP 5.3.1, and more.
Find out more: About Security Update 2010-005
Microsoft’s Pathetic ‘Macs might spoil your fun’ Ad Campaign
Microsoft has for years did not care about Apple products until they have seen the wake of rising sales for Apple’s computer. Microsoft has launched a new Windows 7 campaign to take on Mac OS X. The software giant thought it is a great idea to add a PC vs Mac tab on their Windows 7 website.
Here is a summary what Microsoft came up with on their website:
- Having Fun. When it’s time to enjoy movies, games, and HDTV from anywhere in your home, PCs are ready to play.
- Simplicity. Intuitive, familiar, and easy to use, PCs do what you want: they just work.
- Working Hard. PCs are always ready, willing, and—most importantly—able to get down to business.
- Sharing. Whether you’re working or playing, PCs know how to help you get along with others.
- Compatibility. Most software is developed for PCs, and your PC will work with your music players, phones, cameras, and other devices.
- Choice. Pick a color you love. Midnight blue, espresso, or pink? PCs offer the most variety and options to match your style or price point.
Why not add Windows has loads of security issues and by the latest update you know what I am talking about. How can using Windows 7 be more simple? Pathetic attempt on Microsoft. Apple has gone far ahead Microsoft in the mobile and tablet arena. That is where Microsoft should spend their money and not on PC.
Apple Releases Snow Leopard Mac OS X 10.6.4
Apple has released version 10.6.4 updates for both Mac OS X and Mac OS X server. Busy week for Apple after announcing iPhone 4, Mac Mini and Safari 5.
From Apple, here are the features of the update:
- resolve an issue that causes the keyboard or trackpad to become unresponsive
- resolve an issue that may prevent some Adobe Creative Suite 3 applications from opening
- address issues copying, renaming, or deleting files on SMB file servers
- improve reliability of VPN connections
- resolve a playback issue in DVD Player when using Good Quality deinterlacing
- resolve an issue editing photos with iPhoto or Aperture in full screen view
- improve compatibility with some braille displays
Source: About the Mac OS X v10.6.4 Update
