Never miss an update Follow AppleInsider
Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 05:00 pm
Apple begins testing Mac OS X 10.7.3 with focus on iCloud storage
Apple on Tuesday began widespread testing of Mac OS X 10.7.3, the third maintenance update to its relatively new Lion operating system that will improve upon iCloud's Documents in the Cloud, among a handful of other areas.People familiar with the first external build of the forthcoming update -- labeled OS X Lion 10.7.3 build 11D16 -- say the Mac maker has requested developers to focus their evaluation efforts on iCal calendars, Mail, AddressBook and iCloud's document storage.
The 633MB delta update is reported to have no known issues at this time. It was accompanied by a pre-release copy of OS X Lion Server 10.7.3 that carried the same build number and set of focus areas.
Apple last updated Mac OS X 10.7 Lion in mid-October when it released Mac OS X 10.7.2, which delivered initial Mac support for iCloud.
On Topic: Mac OS X
- Apple releases first OS X 10.8.5 Mountain Lion beta to developers
- Parallels Desktop 8 updated to support Apple's OS X Mavericks
- Apple adds security enhancements to Java 6 in latest update
- OS X Mavericks' new App Nap, Timer Coalescing features target battery efficiency
- Adobe releases major update to Creative Cloud desktop apps
Previous Comments View All
"Focus on iCloud storage" in the sense that we'll see an 'iCloud' option in the Finder Sidebar below AirDrop where we can drag and drop files directly, or...?
A guy can dream.
Although iCloud seems like an great idea, I wonder how much use the average user (like me) would get out of it.
Can anyone offer anecdotes on how they use it on a day-to-day basis?
Quote:
Originally Posted by am8449 
Although iCloud seems like an great idea, I wonder how much use the average user (like me) would get out of it.
Can anyone offer anecdotes on how they use it on a day-to-day basis?
Although iCloud seems like an great idea, I wonder how much use the average user (like me) would get out of it.
Can anyone offer anecdotes on how they use it on a day-to-day basis?
You're not gonna get much other than "Astounding" from anyone.
At least, people who aren't missing iDisk.
Quote:
Originally Posted by am8449
Although iCloud seems like an great idea, I wonder how much use the average user (like me) would get out of it.
Can anyone offer anecdotes on how they use it on a day-to-day basis?
Although iCloud seems like an great idea, I wonder how much use the average user (like me) would get out of it.
Can anyone offer anecdotes on how they use it on a day-to-day basis?
It allows me to pick up my iPad and know that my Calendar, Bookmarks, Photos and other data is in sync. Pretty soon you grow so accustomed to effortless sync that you demand it in all apps that create documents or need to update smaller bits of data.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tallest Skil
"Focus on iCloud storage" in the sense that we'll see an 'iCloud' option in the Finder Sidebar below AirDrop where we can drag and drop files directly, or?
A guy can dream.
"Focus on iCloud storage" in the sense that we'll see an 'iCloud' option in the Finder Sidebar below AirDrop where we can drag and drop files directly, or?
A guy can dream.
I hope so. The current solution is REALLY inconvenient. Your documents are pushed to every device BUT YOUR MAIN COMPUTER. However, I realize infrastructure takes time. I do hope this is high on their priority list. Apple's attempt to buy out dropbox gives me hope that it is
Quote:
Originally Posted by AppleInsider
Apple on Tuesday began widespread testing of Mac OS X 10.7.3, the third maintenance update to its relatively new Lion operating system that will improve upon iCloud's Documents in the Cloud, among a handful of other areas.
People familiar with the first external build of the forthcoming update -- labeled OS X Lion 10.7.3 build 11D16 -- say the Mac maker has requested developers to focus their evaluation efforts on iCal calendars, Mail, AddressBook and iCloud's document storage.
The 633MB delta update is reported to have no known issues at this time. It was accompanied by a pre-release copy of OS X Lion Server 10.7.3 that carried the same build number and set of focus areas.
Apple last updated Mac OS X 10.7 Lion in mid-October when it released Mac OS X 10.7.2, which delivered initial Mac support for iCloud.
[ View this article at AppleInsider.com ]
Apple on Tuesday began widespread testing of Mac OS X 10.7.3, the third maintenance update to its relatively new Lion operating system that will improve upon iCloud's Documents in the Cloud, among a handful of other areas.
People familiar with the first external build of the forthcoming update -- labeled OS X Lion 10.7.3 build 11D16 -- say the Mac maker has requested developers to focus their evaluation efforts on iCal calendars, Mail, AddressBook and iCloud's document storage.
The 633MB delta update is reported to have no known issues at this time. It was accompanied by a pre-release copy of OS X Lion Server 10.7.3 that carried the same build number and set of focus areas.
Apple last updated Mac OS X 10.7 Lion in mid-October when it released Mac OS X 10.7.2, which delivered initial Mac support for iCloud.
[ View this article at AppleInsider.com ]
Blah blah blah- I could have summarized it. Apple is wanting to fix the "drop box" loophole ASAP.
If they made it legitimized- that'd be awesome- but I highly doubt at this infancy stage of iCloud they want to take that burden on. My iCal and contacts sync perfect currently- my mail still won't work right on my iMacs (iMac cant pull old sent files from my phone via att.net acct. no settings fix it).
Quote:
Originally Posted by am8449
Although iCloud seems like an great idea, I wonder how much use the average user (like me) would get out of it.
Can anyone offer anecdotes on how they use it on a day-to-day basis?
Although iCloud seems like an great idea, I wonder how much use the average user (like me) would get out of it.
Can anyone offer anecdotes on how they use it on a day-to-day basis?
I enter a contact on my phone and it shows up on my MacBook Pro and my iPad nearly instantaneously.
I buy a song or download an app on my iPad and it shows up in iTunes and on my iPhone.
Just two of many.
Quote:
Originally Posted by am8449
Although iCloud seems like an great idea, I wonder how much use the average user (like me) would get out of it.
Can anyone offer anecdotes on how they use it on a day-to-day basis?
Although iCloud seems like an great idea, I wonder how much use the average user (like me) would get out of it.
Can anyone offer anecdotes on how they use it on a day-to-day basis?
Once I set it up, I didn't think about it. Thereafter, it Just Worked(TM).
I have a Mac at home and two iDevices: an iPod touch and an iPad. I have it configured to synchronize Contacts, Calendars, Reminders, Bookmarks, plus have Photo Stream and Documents & Data turned on, as well as Find My iPad/iPod.
It is also wirelessly backing up my iDevices to iCloud (typically in the middle of the night), so synchronizing iTunes via USB is rather quick (I haven't enabled wireless iTunes syncing yet).
You're perfectly free to switch on/off the services you don't want to use with iCloud. Even if you don't use it for anything else, it's still worth it just for the Find My i(Device) feature.
Just keeping the basics (contacts, calendars, reminders, bookmarks, and photos) synced on a computer and two mobile devices is immensely convenient.
Quote:
Originally Posted by am8449
Although iCloud seems like an great idea, I wonder how much use the average user (like me) would get out of it.
Can anyone offer anecdotes on how they use it on a day-to-day basis?
Although iCloud seems like an great idea, I wonder how much use the average user (like me) would get out of it.
Can anyone offer anecdotes on how they use it on a day-to-day basis?
I'm not counting iCal and Contacts sync as they where around before iCloud but I do use those feature regularly. In fact Cal and Contacts have become very important.
iClould to me though means new syncing services. Here I'm just getting up to speed, but things like Numbers spread sheet syncing is really moving forward. It is very nice to be able to develop a spread sheet on a Mac and then populate it with data over time anywhere you may be.
So I'm just beginning to come to grips with some of iClouds newer capabilities. In the end i looks to be very handy.
Latest Apple Headlines
-
Apple's fingerprint sensor encapsulation tech could be headed for future iPhone
~4 hours ago -
Pegatron CEO: Apple's 'low-cost iPhone' will not be cheap
~4 hours ago -
Analyst recants claim that Apple will add Retina display to iPad mini before 2014
~11 hours ago -
First benchmarks for redesigned Mac Pro reportedly appear online
~11 hours ago -
Best Buy recalls 5,100 third-party MacBook batteries for fire risk
~12 hours ago - more...
Want to write for AppleInsider? Submit your application now!
Lowest Prices Anywhere!
| Model | Price | You Save |
|---|---|---|
| 11"1.3GHz/4GB/128GB | $964.18* | $34.82 |
| 11" 1.3GHz/8GB/128GB | $1,061.18* | $37.82 |
| 11" 1.3GHz/8GB/256GB | $1,255.18* | $43.82 |
| 11"1.7GHz/8GB/128GB | $1,206.68* | $42.32 |
| 11"1.7GHz/8GB/256GB | $1,400.68* | $48.32 |
| 11" 1.7GHz/8GB/512GB | $1,691.68* | $57.32 |
| 13" 1.3GHz/4GB/128GB | $1,061.18* | $37.82 |
| 13" 1.3GHz/4GB/256GB | $1,255.18* | $43.82 |
| 13" 1.3GHz/8GB/256GB | $1,352.18* | $46.82 |
| 13" 1.3GHz/8GB/512GB | $1,643.18* | $46.82 |
| 13" 1.7GHz/8GB/256GB | $1,497.00* | $52.00 |
| 13" 1.7GHz/8GB/512GB | $1,788.68* | $60.32 |
* price with Promo Code:
APPLEINSIDER01
|
||
| Click for even more configurations | ||
| Model | White | Black | |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPad mini (WiFi only) | |||
| 16GB WiFi |  |
$329.00 | $329.00 |
| 32GB WiFi | |
$429.00 | $429.00 |
| 64GB WiFi | |
$529.00 | $529.00 |
| iPad mini (WiFi + 4G) | |||
 |
 |
 |
|
| 16GB 4G White | $459.00 | $459.00 | $459.00 |
| 32GB 4G White | $559.00 | $539.99 | $559.00 |
| 64GB 4G White | $659.00 | $659.00 | $629.99 |
| 16GB 4G Black | $459.00 | $459.00 | $459.00 |
| 32GB 4G Black | $559.00 | $539.99 | $539.99 |
| 64GB 4G Black | $659.00 | $659.00 | $629.99 |
Can't wait. It should clean up some rough edges to iCloud.