In today’s Apple’s even, the release date for the OS X Mavericks is schedule for sometimes this afternoon. The tenth major update to the Mac platform will be available as a free download from today.
The main focus of the new desktop platform is made to the ” geeks “. The company has improved file manager Finder, which was a system of labels , tabs, and an advanced search . Now, these features are only available when using third-party applications. Tabs allow you to get rid of a large number of windows to work with multiple folders simultaneously. Tags are a new tool to sort content by groups. You can search for tags and search simultaneously across multiple tags , such as ” Important ” and ” Urgent “.
By using Os X Maverics, users will have the opportunity on multiple monitors to use the full-screen applications in the following configurations: a single monitor desktop on the second – a program running in full-screen mode. Mission Control function has also received support for two monitors.
Apple considers the most promising option for the development of OS X – the convergence of desktop and mobile operating systems. The company intend to make the experience of interacting with any of the devices were similar . Within this framework, the iPhone and iPad maker has decided to move a number of functions with iOS on computers running OS X Mavericks. Among them – the system of multi-tasking . It is known that due to the multi-tasking operating system “apple” smartphones and tablets is very economical in terms of energy consumption. Inactive processes after a period of inactivity are put on pause . Similarly, the work task management system in OS X Mavericks. This innovation will increase the battery life of laptops MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. According to Apple, the company managed to reduce CPU consumption by 72%. The function was called App Nap.
Apple representatives indicated that the Mavericks in comparison with previous versions of OS X is faster thanks to the technology of “compression of memory “: reduction in the number of CPU cycles needed to run applications in the background. As a result, the overall responsiveness of the system increased by 1.4 times compared with Mountain Lion.
In OS X Mavericks was improved browser engine Safari, which resulted in increased productivity . In the SunSpider test program at 1.44 times faster than Google Chrome. Each tab in the memory of a dedicated process. Also in the updated version of Safari there were two additional side panels : Bookmark and link exchange . Now , you can open bookmarks and navigate without closing the panel. Previously this was not possible .
Another innovation was the function of iCloud Keychain. With this technology, all the passwords for the sites are stored in the cloud, so you do not need to memorize them separately in applications like 1Password. For the data provided by 256- bit encryption. The browser will help to create strong passwords .
Another improvement OS X Mavericks for the notification system . The new platform allows you to duplicate alerts coming to the iPhone and iPad, in the environment of the operating system Mac. At tweets or messages in a social network can be answered directly from the Notification Center .
The system has received two new built-in applications from the operating system iOS – iBooks and cards that give access to digital maps and 3D- view of cities. Selected in the application on the computer route can instantly move in the Maps application on the iPhone and begin a journey with the phone as a navigator . Characteristically, the contents of iBooks is common : a computer user will see the same books as the mobile device.
OS X Mountain Lion and OS X Snow Leopard users will be able to upgrade to the new operating system for free. The new version of the desktop platform will also be available for download in the Mac App Store, and in addition it will be distributed to computers Apple.
In Cupertino has not yet spoken about whether to repeat last year’s experience on the issue of the physical media. Previously, Apple offered a $69 USB-drive with the operating system for users with slow Internet connections and a proposed free Wi-Fi in stores Apple Store for download 3 -GB image.
Update:
Incorporating 200 new features , OS X Mavericks for the first time presents Maps and iBooks for Mac, introduces the new features ” Tabs Finder” and ” Tags “, improves support for multiple screens and includes a completely new browser Safari. In the latest release of the world’s most advanced computer operating system also includes new core technologies that represent a breakthrough in the field of energy efficiency and responsiveness .
OS X Mavericks is compatible with the following computers :
iMac ( mid 2007 or newer)
MacBook ( Aluminum late 2008 or early 2009 or newer)
MacBook Pro ( mid / late 2007 or newer)
Xserve ( Early 2009 )
MacBook Air ( Late 2008 or newer)
Mac mini ( Early 2009 or newer)
Mac Pro ( Early 2008 or newer)
The main focus of the new desktop platform is made to the ” geeks “. The company has improved file manager Finder, which was a system of labels , tabs, and an advanced search . Now, these features are only available when using third-party applications. Tabs allow you to get rid of a large number of windows to work with multiple folders simultaneously. Tags are a new tool to sort content by groups. You can search for tags and search simultaneously across multiple tags , such as ” Important ” and ” Urgent “.
The users of multiple monitors in OS X Mavericks have the opportunity to use the full-screen applications in the following configurations: a single monitor desktop on the second – a program running in full-screen mode. Mission Control function has also received support for two monitors.
Apple representatives indicated that the Mavericks in comparison with previous versions of OS X is faster thanks to the technology of “compression of memory “: reduction in the number of CPU cycles needed to run applications in the background. As a result, the overall responsiveness of the system increased by 1.4 times compared with Mountain Lion.
Another innovation was the function of iCloud Keychain. With this technology, all the passwords for the sites are stored in the cloud, so you do not need to memorize them separately in applications like 1Password. For the data provided by 256- bit encryption. The browser will help to create strong passwords .
Another improvement OS X Mavericks for the notification system . The new platform allows you to duplicate alerts coming to the iPhone and iPad, in the environment of the operating system Mac. At tweets or messages in a social network can be answered directly from the Notification Center .
Download OS X Mavericks [Mac App Store]