Version 10.9 Mavericks
OS X Mavericks (version 10.9) is the tenth major release of OS X, Apple Inc.’s desktop and server operating system for Macintosh computers. OS X Mavericks was announced on June 10, 2013, at WWDC 2013, and was released on October 22, 2013, as a free update through the Mac App Store.
Mavericks has several new features developed for power users, with enhanced multi-monitor support and expanded finder capabilities. All users will experience improved power usage, a new iCloud Keychain function for secure cross-device passwords, and better Safari performance. A new iBooks app and a new Maps app are both bundled into Mavericks, allowing users to read books and access maps within native apps for the first time. While Mavericks has not gotten the same drastic visual overhaul found in iOS 7, a number of skeuomorphic elements introduced with Mountain Lion have been removed.
Several apps, such as Calendar, Address Book, and Notes, have been redesigned, and many of the linen user interface elements have been removed. The Dashboard, the Notification Center, and the login screen have new backgrounds and Launchpad folders have both translucent backgrounds and new fade in and out behaviours. Mavericks introduces a deep level of integration between iOS and OS X. Apps like Calendar, iBooks, Safari, and Maps sync seamlessly between Macs and iOS devices, and iCloud Keychain means hassle-free logins and password access across devices. Drastic improvements to Notifications have also been included, making actions like responding to emails and messages quicker than ever.
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