The slow rise of the SoMoClo OS
17/02/2012 |
Even at first glance, one can see that Apple's new desktop operating system, OSX Mountain Lion is unifying the user experience across its different devices and platforms. Common applications and modes of interaction such a reminders, notes, and the new notifications and Game Center are part of that effort, as my colleague Erica Ogg writes. And if Apple stopped at that, it would be pretty impressive.
But, the new Mountain Lion OS X is a step in the right direction for what the operating system...
A Message To IT Leaders: You're Not Apple's Customer But Your Users Are
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iDAPT i4 review: A unique charger that's ready for anything
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John Gruber: 'Schiller Tells Me They're Doing Some Things Differently Now'
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Why iPhonegraphy works: Convenience
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Apple iPad event live blog
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Poor Windows 8 Download Numbers Show People Don't Want Microsoft's Toaster-Fridge
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Why Nokia deal with Apple may spark mobile patent war
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