Apple also unveiled even more features coming to the Mountain Lion OS for Macs. Although they previewed many of its features previously, as Mountain Lion comes closer to launch Apple decided to show us more of the upcoming OS. Adding key features like Facebook integration throughout the OS, voice dictation just like on the latest iPad, the option to mute notifications, new PowerNap allows your Mac to update quietly while asleep, adding Documents in the Cloud to iCloud, Game Center comes to the Mac, and native AirPlay mirroring. OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion is coming in July for only $19.99 in the Mac App Store.
The other big event everyone was waiting for was the preview of iOS 6 offering a prelude of what to expect in the next version of the iPhone. They only focused on a few of its features like:
- Facebook integration. Post or Tweet option from the notification window.
- FaceTime over cellular (finally!).
- Do Not Disturb (mute notifications) setting
- The option to reply to a missed call w/ a text message (i.e.: Motorola Smart Actions).
- Siri coming to the iPad, more language support. Now Siri can launch apps, make restaurant reservations using OpenTable, and access sports scores/stats.
- New Eyes Free feature coming newer cars that adds a Siri button to access your iPhone via voice.
- Share PhotoStream photos with a select group of friends.
- New Mail app that allows for a VIP inbox (starring emails/contacts), pull down to refresh, & easier way to insert photos/videos within an email.
- New Maps apps that offers 3D rendering and at last turn-by-turn navigation (powered by TomTom) that supports Siri, offers live traffic updates, & runs from the lockscreen.
- New app called Passbook that keeps all of your boarding passes, store cards, movie tickets, & loyalty cards all in one place that update whenever you update your info. Perhaps prepping for NFC support in the new iPhone.
Coming to all things iOS in the fall (with the iPhone announcement as well). The new iOS 6 will run on the iPhone 3GS & newer, iPads (2nd & 3rd gen), and the 4th gen iPod Touch.
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