Mac App Store apps begin to comply with sandboxing rule ahead of deadline
Thu, May 17, 2012 - Applications complying with Apple's sandboxing rules for OS X have begun to appear on the Mac App Store, with Pixelmator being among the first major offerings to meet the forthcoming requirement. ( 0 comments )
FileVault security hole discovered in OS X Lion 10.7.3
Mon, May 7, 2012 - Apple's legacy FileVault Mac encryption system in OS X 10.7.3 has a security flaw that could allow malicious users to access stored passwords. ( 0 comments )
Rumor: iPhoto '12 for Mac coming this summer with features from iOS
Tue, Apr 24, 2012 - A new rumor claims Apple is planning to release iPhoto '12 on the Mac App Store this summer, with the new software bringing some of the features of iPhoto for iOS to the Mac. ( 0 comments )
Apple seeds fourth build of OS X 10.7.4 Lion with no known issues
Tue, Apr 24, 2012 - Apple this week seeded its developer community with the fourth build of OS X 10.7.4, the upcoming maintenance update for its Lion operating system. ( 0 comments )
OS X Lion tested with unreleased Intel Core i7 Ivy Bridge chip
Fri, Mar 23, 2012 - A modified version of OS X 10.7.3 has been tested with an unreleased Intel Core i7 Ivy Bridge chip, giving a first indication of how Apple's next-generation Macs will perform. ( 27 comments )
Apple preparing for first external betas of OS X 10.7.4
Mon, Mar 12, 2012 - Apple is wrapping up work on its next performance and maintenance update for the Lion operating system, as OS X 10.7.4 will soon make its way to developers for testing. ( 15 comments )
Gatekeeper is hidden in OS X 10.7.3 Lion, developers can preview it now
Thu, Feb 16, 2012 - Though it will formally debut later this year in Mountain Lion, Apple has secretly included its new Gatekeeper feature in OS X 10.7.3 Lion, and developers can enable it now to test it. ( 7 comments )
Apple's iOS finishes 2011 with 52% share of mobile Web browsing
Mon, Jan 2, 2012 - Apple closed out 2011 with a commanding 52.1 percent share of mobile devices tracked browsing the Web, while Google's Android had just 16.2 percent. ( 36 comments )
Quicken for Mac 2007 being rebuilt to work with Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Thu, Dec 22, 2011 - Intuit announced to customers on Thursday that it plans to release a "re-engineered" version of Quicken for Mac 2007 that will be compatible with the latest version of Apple's Mac operating system, OS X 10.7 Lion. ( 65 comments )
Mac OS X 10.7.3 beta supports AMD's next-gen desktop graphics
Mon, Dec 5, 2011 - As Apple considers scrapping its Mac Pro line of desktops, the latest beta of Mac OS X 10.7.3 includes support for AMD's "Tahiti" graphics cards. But whether Tahiti-powered Mac Pros will ever be released remains to be seen. ( 64 comments )
Microsoft to follow Apple's Lion lead with digital delivery of Windows 8
Tue, Nov 22, 2011 - Much like Apple did with the release of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion in July, Microsoft plans to make the simplest and easiest method of installing Windows 8 a download over the Internet. ( 128 comments )
Apple plans software fix for Lion battery life issues on older MacBooks
Tue, Nov 15, 2011 - As some users continue to report battery life issues running Mac OS X 10.7 Lion on older MacBooks, Apple continues to look into the problem in hopes of finding a solution. ( 23 comments )
Web stats indicate Mac OS X Lion still growing very fast
Fri, Nov 11, 2011 - Contradicting a report by advertising network Chitika describing Mac OS X Lion as stagnating, web analytics firm Net Applications reports Apple's latest OS has already taken a 30 percent share of the active Mac installed base in just over three months. ( 47 comments )
Apple issues Mac OS X 10.7.2 update with iCloud support
Wed, Oct 12, 2011 - Apple's iCloud roll-out on Wednesday also features an update to its Lion operating system in the form of Mac OS X 10.7.2, bringing support for new cloud-based services like syncing, Back to My Mac, and Find My Mac. ( 83 comments )
Apple invites developers to submit iOS 5, iCloud-enabled Lion apps
Wed, Oct 5, 2011 - Apple on Wednesday put a call out to developers, encouraging them to submit their updated applications built for iOS 5 and iCloud, set to launch in one week. ( 4 comments )
Sales of Apple's Mac OS X 10.7 Lion top 6M, 80% more than Snow Leopard
Tue, Oct 4, 2011 - Apple on Tuesday revealed that Mac OS X 10.7 Lion is its best-selling operating system yet, with sales having reached 6 million since it launched in July. ( 15 comments )
Apple supplies developers new build of Mac OS X 10.7.2 ahead of iCloud launch
Thu, Sep 22, 2011 - As Apple moves forward toward the upcoming launch of iCloud, a new beta of Mac OS X 10.7.2 was supplied to developers on Thursday with no known issues. ( 6 comments )
Apple issues new iCloud-equipped build of Mac OS X 10.7.2 to developers
Fri, Sep 16, 2011 - Apple on Friday supplied developers with yet another beta build of Mac OS X 10.7.2 as it moves closer to releasing the update for Lion with support for iCloud integration. ( 10 comments )
Apple seeds Mac OS X 10.7.2 beta, iCloud beta 10 to developers
Fri, Sep 2, 2011 - Apple on Friday supplied developers with new beta builds of Mac OS X 10.7.2 Lion, as well as the tenth pre-release test version of iCloud. ( 9 comments )
Apple seeds new Mac OS X 10.7.2 build, iCloud beta 9 to developers
Fri, Aug 26, 2011 - Apple on Friday supplied developers with a new beta build of Mac OS X 10.7.2, as well as iCloud for Lion beta 9 for testing purposes, just a few days after the last beta builds were issued. ( 13 comments )
Apple releases Mac OS X 10.7.1 with Wi-Fi improvements, audio out fixes
Tue, Aug 16, 2011 - Apple on Tuesday released Mac OS X 10.7.1, its first security and maintenance update for the newly released Lion operating system, with improved Wi-Fi reliability and resolutions for issues related to HDMI and optical audio output. ( 65 comments )
Apple now selling $69 Mac OS X Lion USB Thumb Drive
Tue, Aug 16, 2011 - For those who don't want to purchase Mac OS X 10.7 Lion from the Mac App Store for $29.99, Apple is now selling the $69 USB install drive in its online store. ( 74 comments )
Google+ comes to iPad; Skype for Mac adds Lion & HD support
Mon, Aug 8, 2011 - The Google+ software for iOS has been expanded to support the iPad and iPod touch. In addition, Skype for Mac version 5.3 has been released, adding support for Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, as well as high-definition video calls. ( 20 comments )
PayPal users mistakenly charged as much as $4,000 for Mac OS X Lion
Wed, Jul 27, 2011 - Multiple PayPal users have been incorrectly charged for purchasing Mac OS X 10.7 Lion from the Mac App Store numerous times, with one user claiming to have received a bill of nearly $4,000 for the $29.99 software. ( 50 comments )
Apple says Mac OS X Lion downloads top 1 million in first day
Thu, Jul 21, 2011 - Apple on Thursday announced that downloads of Lion, its latest upgrade to the Mac OS X operating system, exceeded one million in its first day of availability on the Mac App Store. ( 56 comments )
Users report issues installing Apple's Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Thu, Jul 21, 2011 - A handful of Mac users have reported problems upgrading their system to Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, with various error messages, problems and quirks stemming from the Mac App Store download. ( 112 comments )
New MacBook Airs, Mac minis feature Lion Internet Recovery disc-less repair
Wed, Jul 20, 2011 - Given the lack of an optical drive all of Apple's new MacBook Air and Mac mini models, the company has included a new "Internet Recovery" feature in its new operating system to reinstall Lion or initiate repairs on the latest Macs. ( 64 comments )
Mac OS X Lion will be available on USB thumb drive for $69 in August
Wed, Jul 20, 2011 - For those who want to have their copy of Lion saved on a physical medium, Apple will make the Mac OS X upgrade available on a USB thumb drive through its online store in August, but at a cost more than twice the price of the Mac App Store. ( 94 comments )
Apple launches Mac OS X 10.7 Lion on Mac App Store for $29.99
Wed, Jul 20, 2011 - Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Apple's highly anticipated next-generation operating system, is now available to purchase on the Mac App Store for $29.99, weighing in at 3.49GB. ( 184 comments )
Apple confirms Mac OS X 10.7 Lion to launch on Wednesday [u]
Tue, Jul 19, 2011 - Apple announced during its quarterly earnings call that Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, its next-generation operating system, will launch on the Mac App Store on Wednesday. ( 112 comments )
Promotional materials for Mac OS X Lion appear at third-party Apple stores
Tue, Jul 19, 2011 - Gearing up for an anticipated launch this week, Apple has begun delivering promotional materials for Lion, its next-generation operating system, to third-party retailers across the globe. ( 7 comments )
Apple set to release Lion, new MacBook Airs as soon as Wednesday
Mon, Jul 18, 2011 - Apple as early as Wednesday will launch two highly anticipated products: Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and new Thunderbolt-equipped MacBook Airs, AppleInsider has learned. ( 106 comments )
Apple seeds Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Golden Master to developers
Fri, Jul 1, 2011 - Right on time for its scheduled launch in July, Apple on Friday seeded the Golden Master build of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion to developers. ( 153 comments )
Apple releases Mac OS X 10.6.8 with Mac App Store enhancements for Lion
Thu, Jun 23, 2011 - Apple on Thursday released Mac OS X 10.6.8, the latest update for its Snow Leopard operating system, with enhancements to the Mac App Store that will prepare users for the impending launch of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion. ( 70 comments )
iCloud to feature background file conflict manager and versioning
Fri, Jun 17, 2011 - Unlike its current MobileMe service, Apple's iCloud will seamlessly resolve file conflicts that occur between devices, while backing up each version of the file, one insider says. ( 17 comments )
Apple may freeze new Mac introductions until release of Mac OS X Lion
Thu, Jun 16, 2011 - Apple management is so pumped up over the advantages presented by its forthcoming Mac OS X Lion operating system that the company has been holding back the release of at least one new Mac refresh until the software is finalized, AppleInsider has learned. ( 135 comments )
Apple predicted to ship 1.5M Sandy Bridge MacBook Airs with Lion per quarter
Mon, Jun 13, 2011 - An anticipated refresh to the MacBook Air lineup, bringing Intel's latest generation Sandy Bridge processors, as well as the launch of Lion could boost Apple's thin-and-light notebook to build orders of 1.5 million per quarter, one Wall Street analyst believes. ( 38 comments )
Apple's WWDC 2011 keynote video stream now available
Mon, Jun 6, 2011 - Monday's keynote event at the 2011 Worldwide Developers Conference, including the unveiling of iOS 5 and iCloud and a closer look at Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, is now available online. ( 57 comments )
Apple to sell Mac OS X 10.7 Lion for $29.99 in July only in Mac App Store
Mon, Jun 6, 2011 - Apple announced on Monday that Mac OS X 10.7 Lion will be available only in the Mac App Store, and the operating system upgrade will be available for just $29.99. ( 140 comments )
WWDC expected to highlight Apple's focus on being better, not first to market
Mon, Jun 6, 2011 - Apple is not usually the first company to introduce a product or service, but takes its time to ensure it's better than the competition -- a view that one prominent Wall Street analyst expects to be the defining characteristic of this today's Worldwide Developers Conference keynote. ( 32 comments )
WWDC attendees line up overnight for first glimpse at Apple's iOS 5, Lion, iCloud
Mon, Jun 6, 2011 - Little is known and anticipation is high before Monday's keynote address at the Worldwide Developers Conference from Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs, prompting conference attendees to wait in line overnight for the anticipated event. ( 21 comments )
Evidence suggests Apple will make Mac OS X Lion Server a paid App Store add-on
Fri, Jun 3, 2011 - Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Server could be a paid add-on that users would download from the Mac App Store, according to evidence allegedly discovered in the Lion beta. ( 43 comments )
Apple may offer free iCloud services with aggressively priced Mac OS X Lion
Wed, Jun 1, 2011 - Apple next week is likely to announce that all Mac owners who run the latest version of the OS X operating system, Lion, will also receive at least some of the services from iCloud for free, sources have told AppleInsider. ( 120 comments )
iCloud preannouncement leads Wall Street to expect big things from Apple at WWDC
Wed, Jun 1, 2011 - After Apple tipped its hand on Tuesday and revealed it will unveil its new iCloud service next week, Wall Street analysts believe the company has set the stage for a strong software-focused Worldwide Developers Conference keynote. ( 34 comments )
Steve Jobs to present iCloud, iOS 5, Lion at Apple's June 6 WWDC keynote
Tue, May 31, 2011 - Apple announced on Tuesday that in less than a week, Chief Executive Steve Jobs will return to the stage, along with a team of company executives, to present Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and iOS 5 -- and to introduce its new iCloud service. ( 163 comments )
Apple issues Mac OS X Lion Developer Preview 3 to developers
Fri, May 13, 2011 - Apple has seeded a new beta build, dubbed Developer Preview 3, of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, the next major update to the company's flagship operating system, enabling the Reading List feature and adding a dedicated app for the Mission Control window management feature. ( 97 comments )
Apple to release Mac OS X Lion through Mac App Store - sources
Wed, May 4, 2011 - With the release of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion this summer, Apple will make the switch to a new kind of digital distribution for its operating system upgrades by releasing the software first through its new Mac App Store, AppleInsider has learned. ( 132 comments )
Apple releases third build of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Preview 2 to developers
Fri, Apr 29, 2011 - Apple on Friday issued its second update for Preview 2 of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, releasing the beta software to members of its developer community. ( 6 comments )
Sources: Apple utilizing 'iCloud' internally, service to be more than music
Fri, Apr 29, 2011 - Apple has begun adopting the "iCloud" name within several products currently under development, suggesting the appropriately labeled moniker is indeed the frontrunner for the company's soon-to-debut Internet cloud service, which will span beyond streaming music, AppleInsider has learned. ( 75 comments )
Apple issues update for Mac OS X 10.7 Lion Preview 2
Fri, Apr 15, 2011 - Apple on Friday released an update for its second developer preview of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, the forthcoming operating system update set to publicly arrive this summer. ( 36 comments )
Apple releases Mac OS X 10 Lion Developer Preview 2 to developers
Wed, Mar 30, 2011 - Apple on Wednesday released the second developer preview of its upcoming Mac OS X Lion operating system due this summer, but contrary to recent reports, the pre-release software is not a Gold Master. ( 52 comments )
No new iPhone hardware expected at Apple's software-centric WWDC - report
Mon, Mar 28, 2011 - Apple is not expected to introduce a new iPhone at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference in June, as it has done in years past, and will instead focus on software for the 2011 show, according to a new report. ( 76 comments )
Apple to kick off Worldwide Developers Conference June 6 in San Francisco
Mon, Mar 28, 2011 - Apple announced on Monday that it will hold its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, where it has traditionally introduced the next generation iPhone, this year from June 6 through June 10 at San Francisco's Moscone West. ( 34 comments )
Mac OS X software chief Bertrand Serlet to depart Apple
Wed, Mar 23, 2011 - Apple announced on Wednesday that Bertrand Serlet, the company's senior vice president of Mac Software Engineering and a man who has worked with Steve Jobs for 22 years, is leaving the company. ( 137 comments )
Sources detail new features in Apple's first beta of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Thu, Feb 24, 2011 - Apple on Thursday issued its first beta of its forthcoming operating system Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, packed with new features like application persistence, full-screen applications and file coordination. ( 87 comments )
Apple may introduce user interface overhaul in Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Wed, Feb 23, 2011 - A new report shows that Apple has recently stepped up internal testing of Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, and also hints that the forthcoming operating system update could feature a new user interface design the next time it is publicly shown. ( 83 comments )
Apple reseeds Xcode 4 golden master, removes Mac OS X 10.7 Lion reference
Fri, Feb 4, 2011 - Apple this week seeded a golden master of Xcode 4 to developers with documentation that mistakenly referenced Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, only to pull the software and re-seed it without any mention of the forthcoming Mac operating system update. ( 28 comments )
Apple seeds first Mac OS X 10.6.6 beta in advance of 10.6.5 release
Thu, Nov 4, 2010 - Apple has issued the first build of Mac OS X 10.6.6 to developers ahead of the public release of Mac OS X 10.6.5. ( 26 comments )
First Look: Apple's new Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Wed, Oct 20, 2010 - At its "Back to the Mac" event, Apple emphasized the importance of its Mac business, despite the fact that its desktop and notebook computers now represent just 33% of the company's revenues. ( 168 comments )
