Topic: Mac OS

Apple unleashes Mac OS X Mountain Lion

Mac OS Mountain Lion takes ideas from the iPhone and iPad. Apple released a developer preview of the new Mountain Lion software Thursday.

Steve Jobs wanted to change the world, and he did (video)

Steve Jobs, who died Wednesday, seemed to know what people wanted even before they did. From those first boxy little Apple computers 35 years ago to the iPhone and the iPad today, he changed the way we work and play.

Mac OS X Lion: The pros and cons

Released on July 20, Mac OS X Lion makes it easy to migrate your Windows computer onto a Mac. Should you make the switch?

Is Apple declaring war on DVDs?

Apple quietly removed the DVD drive from its Mac Mini line last week. Are we moving toward a discless future, or is Apple being too bold in pulling the plug?

Apple's 'natural scrolling' feels horribly unnatural. Here's why.

Opinion: Apple put 'natural scrolling' into Mac OS X Lion. Ellis Hamburger wishes it hadn't.

Apple storms ahead with new MacBook Air, record sales

Apple's iPad sales double. Asia sales nearly quadruple. Now, Apple rolls out the new MacBook Air.

New MacBook Air with OS X Lion roars in the distance, but many questions remain

A MacBook Air equipped with OS X Lion is definitely on the way. When the Air gets here, however, is anyone's guess.

Apple WWDC: What to expect from today's keynote

Apple WWDC kicks off today with a keynote from CEO Steve Jobs. Here's all the latest rumors, so that you're prepared for the Apple WWDC news.

Apple: Lion OS draws inspiration from iPad

Apple: Lion OS X will borrow many of the lessons that the company learned from its massively successful iPhone and iPad.

Apple event brings MacBook Air, OS X Lion, and FaceTime for Mac

At its Oct. 20 event, Apple rolled out two new MacBook Air laptops, a slew of updates for its iLife suite, and a sneak peak at the next OS X upgrade, Lion.

This new coat of polish for Apple's computer line comes at a time of rapid growth for the Mac. In the last few years, Apple has transitioned from a computer company that made mobile devices to a mobile-device company that makes computers. Last quarter, Apple shipped 14.1 million iPhones, 4.1 million iPads, and just 3.89 million Macs. Still, Mac sales have grown 2.5 times faster than the rest of the PC industry, according to the company.

Wednesday's event tried to reassure Mac fans that the company stands firmly behind its computers, and convince mobile converts that many of the things they love about iPhones and iPad will soon appear in computers. Click the blue arrows to learn how.

Back to the Mac event: What does Apple have on the agenda?

Apple has scheduled a "Back to the Mac" event for October 20. Let the guessing game begin.

Where are all the Starcraft 2 reviews?

Starcraft 2 review copies have not been provided to the tech press, which means reviews of Starcraft 2 won't hit the Web until tomorrow morning – at the earliest.

Windows 7 copied from Mac? Not so, says Microsoft.

Windows 7 was not inspired by the Mac's graphics, Microsoft said Thursday, refuting a claim made by a Microsoft manager last month.

Will Snow Leopard be Apple's Windows Vista?

Horizon highlights – Missed opportunities edition

Patience in an era of 'buy, buy, buy!'

Horizon highlights – Farewell 2008 edition

Horizon highlights – T'was the week before Christmas edition