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Apple Introduces OSX Lion at WWDC

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 10:20:53 PDT

Steve Jobs got a standing ovation at the start of this year's WWDC keynote speech, but passed the mic off quickly to Phil Schiller, who introduced new features coming with OSX Lion. Coming this Summer, OSX Lion will be stocked with some iPad-like features. Some we've already heard about: multitouch gestures, Mission Control, full-screen apps, and Launchpad. Check out the other new features coming with OSX Lion below:

Versions - Lion automatically saves a version of any document you're working on every time you open the file as well as every hour you're working, so you're never too far from your last update.
Resume - A lifesaver for anyone who wants to run their updates, but doesn't want to lose their work, Resume automatically opens up every app, browser tab, and document you were working on before you had to restart.
Conversations in Mail 5 - Conversation threads finally come to Apple's Mail 5 along with a new layout that takes advantage of your Mac's screen width.
Airdrop - You can send files to any nearby Airdrop user wirelessly without the need to use any external software or tools. To use, just activate Airdrop via the icon in the finder sidebar, and then find the contact you wish to send a file to. Drag the file into his name, and once the file is accepted and transferred (with encryption) then you can close out of Airdrop, cutting off access to your computer's network.

OSX Lion will be available in the Mac App store this July.

Apple to Announce iCloud, iOS 5, and OSX Lion Details at 2011 WWDC

Kristy Korcz — Tue, 31 May 2011 09:57:55 PDT

Historically, WWDC has meant iPhone mania for geeks around the world, but since this year's model is said to be delayed for another few months, Apple has to fill the gaps with something juicy. Enter Apple's rumored cloud storage service, dubbed iCloud. In a press release earlier this morning, Apple confirmed these announcements, which are to be delivered by Steve Jobs himself (along with his team of executives) on Monday, June 6. We'll be following the events live, but you can get an idea of what to expect from each service below!

iCloud
iCloud should allow you to sync your music, folders, emails, contacts, and documents across multiple machines, making it easier to go from your desktop to laptop to iPad when you're on the go. Additionally, iCloud may have an integrated media stream, which would allow you to view and edit your images and videos from all of your machines. Of course, iCloud wouldn't be complete without some sort of music storage feature, so expect Apple to show up prepared to battle against Google's Music Beta. In a perfect world, this iCloud service would be free for all Mac users, but I'm guessing it will come with a price, just like MobileMe did at its launch.

iOS 5
Little is known about the next iOS update, but we may be able to expect better notifications, improved voice recognition software, and possibly widgets.

Get the details on OSX Lion after the jump.

Apple Upgrades MacBook Air, Mini, Does Away With White MacBook

Kristy Korcz — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:43:31 PDT

Apple added and subtracted a few things from its Apple Store this morning, boosting the MacBook Air and Mac Mini models with some additional features, rolling out OSX Lion for purchase, and doing away with the white MacBook forever, encouraging you to tote lighter, faster, and sleeker laptops for years to come. Learn about the details of each change below!

MacBook Air

The new Macbook Airs are the lightest, thinnest, and cheapest in the laptop category now, with the 11-inch starting at $999 and the 13-inch at $1,299. New specs in both models include a back-lit keyboard, new and fast i5 and i7 Intel processors, and Thunderbolt connections for fast data transfer. Of course, you still get the same sleek touchpad, flash storage, and long-lasting battery life in all of the models along with the latest version of OSX Lion.

Find out what's new with the Mac Mini and OSX Lion after the jump.

iOS 5 Gets Plenty of Handy New Features

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:20:49 PDT

Along with OSX Lion, Apple detailed some of the new additions coming along with iOS 5, which will be available for iPhone 3GS and 4, both iPad versions, and third and fourth generation iPod Touches this Fall. Over 200 new features are coming packed inside the latest updates, but Apple picked a few of the more exciting ones to showcase. Check out what's new below!

Better push notifications - With the new "Notification Center," you'll see your alerts and notifications in the top nav bar (just like Android). And you can see all current notifications with a swipe of your finger down (and without annoying popups).
Newsstand - Just like iBooks, you can download magazines and newspapers via Newsstand.
Twitter integration - Apple has not only added a single sign-on for Twitter, making it easier to sign in, but it's also integrated the microblogging service into many apps, so you can tweet what you're doing from the camera, stories you find in Safari, videos from YouTube, or Map locations. Twitter @replies or notifications will also show up in the new notification center at the top of the navigation bar.
Safari - Apple has open sourced Safari, allowing devs to create more reader-friendly websites (turning them from regular webpages into single, more PDF-like pages). It's also added a "Reading List" for stories you want to save for later (which syncs across browsers on iOS and OSX) and full-tabbed browsing.
Reminders - Instead of taking notes on your iPhone's notepad app or putting a reminder in your calendar, you can now use Reminders in iOS to create a digital to-do list right on your iPhone. The geo-location abilities will trigger surrounding events for you to choose from.

Learn more about other new features coming in iOS 5 (including the BBM for Apple users) after the break.

Stay Tuned For WWDC and E3 Coverage on GeekSugar!

GeekSugar — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 01:06:20 PDT

It's going to be a busy week in geek - Steve Jobs is set to take the stage for the WWDC keynote today, which will bring new info on iCloud, iOS 5, and OSX Lion, while Microsoft and Sony kick off this year's E3 expo, which runs all week long. Stay tuned for coverage here on GeekSugar, and don't forget to follow along and chime in on our Twitter and Facebook pages!

Will You Pay For Apple's iCloud Service?

Kristy Korcz — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:44:39 PDT

Apple released some news about its upcoming WWDC programming earlier this week, which will feature iCloud, iOS5, and OSX Lion. But a new report from the Los Angeles Times gives us even more details into Apple's iCloud service. According to the report, Apple has partnered with all four of the major music labels (Warner, EMI, Sony, and Universal) to bring music streaming to the cloud. Additionally, Apple is said to be offering a free trial for the service, but will eventually charge a $25 per year to use iCloud, which will come with ads. Not just streaming, iCloud is said to also allow you to sync your music, folders, emails, contacts, and documents across multiple machines.

Apple has provided subscription services before, but I think iCloud will be a lot more successful at this price point than MobileMe was at $99 a year. How do you feel about iCloud - will you pay to use the service?