WWDC 2013 is coming up, and we’ve already heard some rumors concerning it, such as the expected MacBook refresh based on some leaked SKUs. With only a handful of days left before things kick off, another rumor has surfaced, this time concerning OS X 10.9. According to a bug report that was spotted, the next
Today users of Apple’s OS X 10.8 or higher will be seeing an update to their systems in the form of an OTA software notification. The version of OS X appearing on MacBook and iMac devices goes by the version number 10.8.4 and brings on a variety of boosts and bug fixes, not least of
WWDC, Apple’s yearly developer conference, is just around the corner — it kicks off on June 10. Following Google’s I/O conference earlier this month, both developer and consumer expectations are sky high. Especially because other than a new-ish iPod, there’s …
There is no point resting on your laurels unless you want your rivals to step all over your head, right? This is the very reason as to why Apple is working hard to deliver the next version of OS X, which would be version 10.9. 9to5Mac claims that Mac OS X 10.9 will come with an improved multi-monitor experience, something that has been a long time in coming, where users are able to run fullscreen apps on a single monitor, while access other desktop spaces as well as fullscreen apps.
Power users would definitely appreciate such a feature, and it seems that majority of the other additions that are in the pipeline for Mac OS X 10.9 would be the kind that you would not see or notice at first glance, since these tend to be under-the-hood tweaks, so forget about an unforgettable number of new features and user interface changes. Whispers abound that party tricks from iOS such as app switching and pausing might be thrown into the mix to help extend the machine’s battery life, which is always a good thing. All in all, are you looking forward to the next version of Mac OS X 10.9?
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When Apple released OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion last year, it was a further step in decreasing the gap between the desktop platform and iOS. However, it looks like the next version of OS X will take it even further. OS X 10.9 is rumored to come with a handful of iOS-like features, including a multitasking panel similar to iOS, as well as the ability to pause background apps.
According to 9to5Mac, OS X 10.9 will cater towards more power users, but will still keep features that also cater towards everyday users. However, it’s said that OS X 10.9 won’t be a complete overhaul like OS X Leopard or OS X Lion was, but we can still expect some new features in the upcoming OS that will see the the platform taking baby steps to closing the gap with iOS.
Furthermore, both Finder and Safari will be getting some updates that will cater towards those power users, including tabbed browsing in Finder, as well as a redesigned backend in Safari for improved page loading and overall efficiency of the browser, which should put the web browser in the running up there with Chrome and Firefox.
Of course, there are plenty of third-party utilities that offer these kinds of features, including tabbed browsing in Finder (and much, much more), but it would be nice if OS X came with these features by default. Finder has always been a stubborn file browser, and it seems third-party apps are the only way to truly experience a great file browser. Internally, OS X 10.9 is said to be codenamed “Cabernet,” but we’re guessing that won’t be the final name for the OS, as Apple has always been naming OS X after various wild cat names.
[via 9to5Mac]
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Every year Apple organizes the Worldwide Developers Conference, it brings together developers from all around the world, and showcases the improvements it has made in iOS and OS X software. Tickets for the conference are not exactly cheap, $1,599 a pop to be precise, but every year when the tickets go on sale, they quickly sell out. This year is no different, with WWDC 2013 tickets selling out in under three minutes.
Only yesterday Apple announced the confirmed dates for WWDC 2013 conference and also revealed that it will be focusing on iOS and OS X updates at the event. Back in 2011 it took nearly 12 hours for tickets to sell out. Last year all tickets were going in almost 2 hours. A new record has been set this year as all WWDC 2013 tickets have been scooped up in less than three minutes. Though the Worldwide Developers Conference 2013 runs from June 10th to June 14, on the first day Apple will make software related announcements which will offer us a glimpse of what the next major update of iOS and OS X will bring to the table.
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Today Apple officially announced that its biggest conference of the year, Worldwide Developers Conference, will kick off on June 10 in San Francisco. It will last four days, ending on the 14th of June. At the conference Apple will be unveiling its next iOS and OS X platform updates, and it is rumored that we might be treated to some hardware announcements as well.
Keep up with tradition, this year Apple once again offers student scholarships for Worldwide Developers Conference 2013. 150 scholarships are being offered by the company. To qualify for these spots, students must be 13 years old as well as members of iOS developer program. Students applying for these scholarships must create apps that highlight their coding skills, their interests and their background. These applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm PDT on the 2nd of May. The conference will definitely be an amazing experience for aspiring coders and developers. They have an opportunity to get in by displaying their skills, while adult developers anxiously wait for tickets to go on sale. If history repeats itself, the tickets will sell out in a matter of hours.
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