Embedded Mac OS X for Apple Consumer Electronics?
Appleinsider reports that Apple is working an an operating system based on the core technologies in Mac OS X as the basis for upcoming devices.
According to the report, Apple intends to integrate the software into the upcoming Apple Phone which is expected in the 1st half of 2007. Meanwhile, more devices are expected and "more comprehensive plans call for it to form the bedrock of a jaw-dropping device not due to hit the market until the following year".
This embedded form of Mac OS X is expected to offer tight integration with Apple's desktop offerings.
Looprumors first offered early claims of a "light" version of Mac OS X as the basis for the rumored Apple Phone. According to their earlier report, the light version of Mac OS X would incorporate light versions of their iLife software (iCal, iTunes, iPhoto) for integration with the standard version of Mac OS X.
According to the report, Apple intends to integrate the software into the upcoming Apple Phone which is expected in the 1st half of 2007. Meanwhile, more devices are expected and "more comprehensive plans call for it to form the bedrock of a jaw-dropping device not due to hit the market until the following year".
This embedded form of Mac OS X is expected to offer tight integration with Apple's desktop offerings.
Looprumors first offered early claims of a "light" version of Mac OS X as the basis for the rumored Apple Phone. According to their earlier report, the light version of Mac OS X would incorporate light versions of their iLife software (iCal, iTunes, iPhoto) for integration with the standard version of Mac OS X.
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67 months ago
Integration is the key, being able to transfer information in both directions seamlessly and using a common interface would be king.
Too bad it is not here today.
Too bad it is not here today.
67 months ago
So we have a full year to rumor about a new apple device?
I hope its a ultra mobile touchscreen palm-top. The ultimate all-in-one.
Countdown to keynote 08!
I hope its a ultra mobile touchscreen palm-top. The ultimate all-in-one.
Countdown to keynote 08!
67 months ago
What do you think this 2008 "jaw-dropping" product could be?
Dare I say it?
...G5 Powerbook.
67 months ago
I am just about ready to give up on any phone / pda from Apple! Right now I am using a Treo 650 and it's good... But not great!
If Apple is working on such a device if they don't announce MWSF I am giving up on RUMOR SITES!
Com'n apple even you are taking this too far!
If Apple is working on such a device if they don't announce MWSF I am giving up on RUMOR SITES!
Com'n apple even you are taking this too far!
67 months ago
Meanwhile, more devices are expected and "more comprehensive plans call for it to form the bedrock of a jaw-dropping device not due to hit the market until the following year".
This jaw-dropping quote seems to be the key here, unfortunatly it sounds that we will not see it until 2008 "the following year".
Bring it on.
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