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OS X Mavericks: It’s Really on the Map… In California
Apple dropped its cat-themed names for OS X with the introduction of OS X 10.9 on Monday and is now naming its operating systems after locations in California. OS X 10.9 is Mavericks, which isn't as high profile as other California spots such as San Francisco, or maybe the Golden Gate Bridge. So where exactly is Mavericks?
AirPort Utility Update Adds 802.11ac Basestation Support
Apple released updates for the Mac, iPhone and iPad versions of AirPort Utility late on Monday following the release of the redesigned 802.11ac-compatible AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule Basestations. The update added support for the new wireless network routers.
Apple Gets into Streaming Music with iTunes Radio
Apple confirmed rumors that it is getting into the streaming music game with the introduction of iTunes Radio. Senior Vice President of Internet Software and Services Eddy Cue unveiled the feature during the keynote presentation at Apple's World Wide Developer Conference in San Francisco on Monday.
AirPort Extreme Gains 802.11ac, New Design UPDATE
Apple introduced a revamped AirPort Extreme Wi-Fi basestation at World Wide Developer Conference in San Francisco on Monday. The new model supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi, and sports a redesigned body that can also hold a hard drive, turning the new Basestation into a TimeCapsule.
MacBook Air gets Haswell Chips, Longer Battery Life
Apple introduced updated MacBook Air models on Monday during its World Wide Developer Conference in San Francisco. The new ultra-light models sport what Apple called "all day battery life" and also run Intel's Haswell UTC processors.
OS X 10.9 Mavericks: Tabs, Tagging & Multiple Displays UPDATE
Apple gave users their first glimpse into OS X 10.9 on Monday during a keynote event at the company's annual World Wide Developer Conference in San Francisco. The next version of OS X does away with the cat naming scheme in favor of California locations -- starting with Mavericks. OS X 10.9 will also include Finder Tabs, system-wide file tagging, and enhanced multiple display support.
AT&T Drops Early Smartphone Upgrade Policy
AT&T iPhone and other smartphone owners who like to upgrade before their two-year contract expires won't be getting the discounts they've come to expect now that the carrier has decided to fall in line with other cell service providers and drop early upgrade options. Until now, AT&T would typically give smartphone owners full subsidized pricing at 20 months when signing a new two-year contract instead of making them wait a full 24 months.
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Cell service providers are looking for ways to increase profits, so it's no surprise to see AT&T drop early upgrade options. Still, that doesn't do much to take away the sting, especially for iPhone owners that like to upgrade every time a new model ships.
Tune In for TMO’s Live WWDC 2013 Coverage
Apple's keynote at this year's World Wide Developer Conference is scheduled to start at 10Am pacific time, and The Mac Observer is on location as usual with our live event coverage. With the online Apple Store already down, we're expecting big announcements beyond iOS 7 and OS X 10.9. Be sure to check in for our as-it-happens coverage from the keynote, and throughout the week for even more news from the annual developer's event.
Lightroom 5 gets New Editing, Photo Book Tools
Adobe announced the immediate availability of Photoshop Lightroom 5 on Monday. The new version of the photo management and editing application gained new image editing and enhancement tools, as well as new photo book design options.
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OK, Apple, Adobe just ramped up Lightroom so when will we see a new Aperture?
Apple Store Offline Ahead of WWDC 2013 Keynote
Apple's online store was replaced with the familiar "Back Soon" notice Monday morning ahead of the company's annual World Wide Developer Conference keynote event. Apple typically doesn't take its Web-based store offline ahead of media events unless new product announcements are coming, hinting that rumors of new Mac Pro and MacBook Air models might be accurate.
