

It will work with recent MacBook Air computers and the higher-end MacBook Pro model, the one with the sharper, "Retina" display. It will get your email messages, back up your files and download software updates automatically. Power Nap keeps your Mac updated even while it's in power-saving "sleep" mode. You need to sign in only once, and you can share directly from other apps you are using. For instance, you'll get notifications when you get a message or a mention in a Facebook or Twitter post.

It will have built-in features to facilitate sharing on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr and other services. The new software will have better integration with social networks such as Facebook Inc.'s. Apple provided no new details in that release. Macs bought on or after June 11 can be upgraded for free.Īpple previously announced Mountain Lion's features, but it hadn't disclosed the exact availability date until Tuesday's release of its earnings for the April-June quarter.

Only computers running the two most recent versions of Mac OS, Lion and Snow Leopard, can be upgraded. Mountain Lion will cost $20 and will be sold only as a download. 26, will bring the look and user interface of Windows Phone to PCs. is doing with its forthcoming Windows 8 system.
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New York: Apple Inc will release its new operating system for Mac computers on Wednesday, with features borrowed from mobile devices and a tighter integration with online file storage.ĭubbed Mountain Lion, the new software narrows the gap between the PC and phone software packages, making Mac personal computers work more like iPhones and iPads.
