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The editors liked
Implementation of key iOS features such as AirPlay Mirroring
ICloud support
Reminders and Messages service
Notifications
AirPlay Mirroring
ICloud
Twitter
Sharing
New Safari
Low impact of Gatekeeper
Share sheets
Mission Control better
AirPlay mirroring
Apple’s Notification Centre works like a charm
Popping up alerts in a sidebar reminiscent of the notification tray on your iPhone. You can mute it whenever you want
And even integrate the popular Growl service in too
So all of your existing apps will work with with it. iCloud meanwhile now automatically keeps your documents stored safely online lest your MacBook get nicked
As well as Notes an
Cheap
ICloud enhancements are great
New Safari is excellent
Notifications proved handy
Lots of new features
Notifications Center
Inexpensive
Notification Center removes pop-up clutter
Built-in social networking
Integrated Dictation tool
Excellent dictation
Slick notifications
ICloud integration
New apps that match iOS counterparts
Extensive cloud
Based sync features
Great new social sharing aspects
New Gaming Centre and AirPlay Mirroring
Well thought out security features
The editors didn't like
Gatekeeper security could make life more difficult for developers
And limit software growth
Dashboard Launchpad Mission Control still confusing
No Facebook or YouTube share support
AirPlay Mirroring good but not perfect
Awkward iCloud documents
IMessages needs work
Tab View too restricted
No custom Finder groups
Finder icons still mono
First up
Not every Mac can run OS X Mountain Lion
So check before you upgrade - regular MacBooks from before 2008 are out
For instance. And sometimes
Apple’s iCloud integration is at the expense of convenience. For instance
TextEdit used to be a quick way to just start typing - click once and go. Now
It takes much longer to boot up
And drops you into a splash screen asking you where you wa
Published: 2012-03-16, Author: Dan , review by: bgr.com
Abstract: Apple on Friday released OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Developer Preview 2 to OS X developers. According to TheNextWeb , the Cupertino-based company also posted an extensive list of known issues and bugs within the latest operating system. This second OS X 10.8...
Abstract: There are a number of great features headed to OS X Mountain Lion . Notification Center, Messages, and AirPlay are all going to play prominent roles in the Mac desktop experience later this summer, and that is nothing if not awesome. But when I read this ...
Abstract: Two of the new iOS-flavored apps to move to the Mac with the release of Mountain Lion this summer are Notes and Reminders. Here’s a sneak peek at how they work. Notes As in its iOS incarnation, the Notes interface on the Mac is dominated by a yellow t...
Abstract: Disclaimer: This review reflects the personal opinions of Robert Mohns, a freelance reviewer, who owns a small amount of Apple stock. Our reader reports offer additional unbiased discussion (both pro and con), where more feedback is always welcome....
Abstract: Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion has been out for week. As with all OS releases, we expect unicorns and leprechaun gold to rain down from the sky.Mountain Lion doesn't make that happen, but does it at least deliver on its promises?GOODProminent changes in Moun...
Abstract: Installing Mountain LionThe Mac App Store was having intermittent problems on the launch day, which may have been a factor on why the install on the MacBook Pro was excruciatingly long.It made me wish we were back in the days of DVDs where major OS instal...
Abstract: OS X Mountain Lion, the successor of OS X, imbibed with enhanced malware blocking system Gatekeeper, updated Safari 6, and better communication and collaboration tools like iOS Mail, iOS Chat, iCloud services, and social networking integration advocate bl...
Abstract: There are some features in Mountain Lion that will make a big difference for every Mac user, but for the most part, it's about security. There's been a fundamental shift in Apple's mindset about security in recent times. Mac OS X was always a fai...
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Published: 2012-07-27, Author: Jesus , review by: gizmodo.com.au
Even at $20.99, most consumers will not find Mountain Lion worth the upgrade. And it doesn't seem to speed up your Mac. People looking for things like Twitter integration and Cloud storage should get it. Everyone else, you can save your coins...
iCloud and social network integration; Notifications; iCloud tab syncing in Safari; fluid interaction with iOS
Limited dictation; basic Game Center, $20.99
All told, I found Mountain Lion to be a stable, solid release. Even prerelease builds were far more stable than I’ve come to expect from OS X betas, leading me to wonder if Apple’s new annual schedule is leading to more careful incremental updates (wi...
