Mac OS X (10.8) Mountain Lion: Breakdown of Main Features
Yesterday Apple shocked the Tech Community by announcing their new operation system Mac OS X (10.8) Mountain Lion. Now the reason for the upgrade is connecting the experience on iOS with the Mac. We saw how Apple began to integrate Launchpad when Lion (10.7) was released and now in 10.8 we see them embrace it that much more. In Mountain Lion Apple is bring features like Notification Center, Notes, Messages, Game Center, Reminders, Twitter Integrations, AirPlay Mirroring, Gatekeeper, Share Sheets, and iCloud. Now with this upgrade realize that Apple is completely changing the method users upgrade their OS. After you make the switch, that's if you do, Software Updates will be done through the Mac App Store and more restrictions can be placed by the admin on where or how the user gets Applications. Below I have broken down each feature for you to better understand what Apple is bringing to the table in 10.8 as well as a video showing seven of the ten features:
AirPlay Mirroring: Ever since AirPlay Mirroring has been introduced for the iPad people have been waiting for the ability to share their computer screen on their televisions, wirelessly (must have an Apple TV) Now you can mirror at 720p and the audio comes out of your television instead of your computer.
Gatekeeper: Gatekeeper is just another way Apple is promoted the saying, "Mac's don't get as much viruses as PCs." Gatekeeper is under Security and Privacy in System Preferences that allows you to limit where the user downloads applications, reducing the likelihood of malicious applications. It allows you to choose one of three 'settings' on where to download: Mac App Store ONLY, Anywhere, or apps from trusted developers on the Mac App Store.
Game Center: When Apple introduced Game Center on iOS, people went crazy with millions of users daily! Now that Apple put it on your system you have the ability to verse your friends using the iPad, iPhone, and/or iPod Touch. Now this is a great idea but eventually getting software will be more pricey, due to the fact that you have to pay for the same game twice, once for your Mac and the second time for your iOS system.
iCloud: Now that iCloud is on your Mac you have the ability to upload documents to the cloud.
Messages: iPhone users adore iMessage because it saved them money from sending text messages for free to other iPhone users, iPod Touch and iPad users. Now they have the ability to send it to your Mac. This will completely replace iChat, still supports AIM, Google Chat, etc. And to cover the video chat part, Apple has integrated FaceTime right into the application itself. Apple has actually given a link to download the application for free, so to do so all you have to do is click here! 
Notes: The new Notes app on OS X will replace the thought of opening Pages or Word when you have a quick thought to jot down. Now being on a computer you have more power which means Apple can adapt more features into it. Now you have the ability to add pictures, videos, and even pin notes to your desktop, and send your notes to other OS X 10.8 users.
Notification Center: Apple's take on improving notifications on iOS was successful enough to bring it on the Mac! Now with a Growl and Dropbox uploading type of feel when you get notifications in the top right corner as well as having a full pull out menu for all your notifications.
Share Sheets: Apple has looked in ever nook and cranny to join OS X and iOS into one. And the next feature is adopting that square with an arrow through it (on Safari for iOS) to the Mac! Now you have the power to: Add to Reading List, (With Reader) Add a Bookmark, E-mail the page, Message it with Messages, or Tweet it with Twitter!
Twitter: With Twitter integrations for iOS Apple has adapted that to OS X, you can now tweet links, photos, etc right from iPhoto and Safari. And with the new Notification Center you will also be notified of '@' mentions and direct messages! (Follow Tech Hungry on Twitter: @thickglasses1)
Reminders: You can now set reminders on your Mac just like you would on your iOS device. But I don't see a point in this when you have something like Notes and have the ability to pin them to your desktop. Explanation Apple?
Hope this helped you understand each feature in Mountain Lion and if not check out the video for a visual!
-Thanks for reading and Happy Tech(:
Yesterday Apple shocked the Tech Community by announcing their new operation system Mac OS X (10.8) Mountain Lion. Now the reason for the upgrade is connecting the experience on iOS with the Mac. We saw how Apple began to integrate Launchpad when Lion (10.7) was released and now in 10.8 we see them embrace it that much more. In Mountain Lion Apple is bring features like Notification Center, Notes, Messages, Game Center, Reminders, Twitter Integrations, AirPlay Mirroring, Gatekeeper, Share Sheets, and iCloud. Now with this upgrade realize that Apple is completely changing the method users upgrade their OS. After you make the switch, that's if you do, Software Updates will be done through the Mac App Store and more restrictions can be placed by the admin on where or how the user gets Applications. Below I have broken down each feature for you to better understand what Apple is bringing to the table in 10.8 as well as a video showing seven of the ten features:
AirPlay Mirroring: Ever since AirPlay Mirroring has been introduced for the iPad people have been waiting for the ability to share their computer screen on their televisions, wirelessly (must have an Apple TV) Now you can mirror at 720p and the audio comes out of your television instead of your computer. 
Game Center: When Apple introduced Game Center on iOS, people went crazy with millions of users daily! Now that Apple put it on your system you have the ability to verse your friends using the iPad, iPhone, and/or iPod Touch. Now this is a great idea but eventually getting software will be more pricey, due to the fact that you have to pay for the same game twice, once for your Mac and the second time for your iOS system. 
Messages: iPhone users adore iMessage because it saved them money from sending text messages for free to other iPhone users, iPod Touch and iPad users. Now they have the ability to send it to your Mac. This will completely replace iChat, still supports AIM, Google Chat, etc. And to cover the video chat part, Apple has integrated FaceTime right into the application itself. Apple has actually given a link to download the application for free, so to do so all you have to do is click here! 
Notification Center: Apple's take on improving notifications on iOS was successful enough to bring it on the Mac! Now with a Growl and Dropbox uploading type of feel when you get notifications in the top right corner as well as having a full pull out menu for all your notifications. 
Twitter: With Twitter integrations for iOS Apple has adapted that to OS X, you can now tweet links, photos, etc right from iPhoto and Safari. And with the new Notification Center you will also be notified of '@' mentions and direct messages! (Follow Tech Hungry on Twitter: @thickglasses1) 
Reminders: You can now set reminders on your Mac just like you would on your iOS device. But I don't see a point in this when you have something like Notes and have the ability to pin them to your desktop. Explanation Apple? 