OSX 10.9 with 200+ New Features!
With most new OS releases, Apple claims to have packed in how ever many new features. Most of these I am not aware of in my normal day to day use, but following is a list of my new features that I would*be aware of.*I guess you could call it my wish list.*
A few of these will rely on things brought to ios7.
-Various stability upgrades and bug fixes
Fixed File:/// crashing
Full screen mode with multiple monitors
Save As has been brought back
-iOS integration
Apple maps built into 10.9
Siri has been pulled out of beta and ported to OSX
Quick access settings (accessible from menubar)
iBooks
Newsstand [more on that later]
Clock app accessible from menu bar
-iCloud
Any file can now be uploaded to iCloud
iCloud can now automatically back up selected folders
iCloud notification center
Keychain can now sync on all devices
iCloud power settings to maximize battery life*
Ability to backup entire system to iCloud [Don't know about you, but my battery life is much worse with iCloud]
iCloud accessible from the menubar for quick file management
iCloud VPN [This would be awesome. I dont feel like paying for a VPN service, it would be great in Starbucks or someplace with a filter. With this you could access your home network through an airport.]
-Siri
Custom Siri database[stole this one from another website. His example was having Siri remember your combination for something]
Key parts of Siri are now stored locally for faster and offline use [this would just be for core functions, I guess it could all be local but I'm not sure how much space it would take up]
Siri is no longer beta
Much improved voice recognition
3rd party developers can now take full advantage of Siri by adding their own custom commands for the entire system or for 3rd party applications.
Custom keyboard shortcuts for Siri
-Maps
Pins sync via iCloud throughout all devices
Navigation is a lot better [I just use the google maps app so I'm not sure what exactly is bad about apple maps]
Gesture support*
Directions can be found on OSX and sent directly to iPhone/iPad [this could be useful if you click on a Facebook event and after finding directions in apple maps you can send them directly to your phone for when you go to the event]
Support for indoor floor plans [google does this. It could be cool if you need to go to the mall and want to go directly to the store]
Integrated with iPhoto places
Find publicly shared photos and where they were taken [this would be cool if integrated with facebook/twitter/Instagram]
-Dashboard*
Option to make dashboard go over the current desktop instead of being a desperate window
Dashboard and notification center are merged*
Quickinfo widgets like in ios7
Third party developers can create standalone widgets or ones that go with their own apps
-Stock application improvements [ical, reminders, notes, etc.]
-Finder improvements
-PowerSave mode cuts off all power consuming tasks or settings except for what you deem essential. [For those times when your battery is almost dead but you need to finish a task]
-Evernote integration
-Spotlight
Wolfram alpha integrated in spotlight
Wikipedia integration [more than it is now, you don't have to search but just click on the article]
-TimeMachine*
Select backup times from preferences*
Exclude certain folders from backup
Time Machine in certain apps so you can see what was in the app at a certain time [Saw a post about deleted photos in iPhoto, this could be useful]
Option to backup trash
-Itunes
Itunes is split into different apps like in iOS
Itunes media apps accessible from the dashboard
iTunes can still be accessed as a whole for syncing and for purchasing media
iTunes radio
-iWork '13
Document collaboration similar to google docs
Fresh UI [Current UI is still nice, but it should be 4 years nicer]
Easier access to bullets
Easier Sub bullets
-Improved keynote recording [I think it would be awesome if you could record the keynote while talking. That way you would not have to adjust the slide times in the video export option and you would not have to put in a voiceover]
-Airdrop to iOS devices
-Ad Hoc Network capabilities
Itunes sync via ad hoc [I know there is a wi-fi sync, but there are a lot of places where i don't feel comfortable sending my data through. This is 2013, I shouldn't have to carry a cord either]
iWork Collaboration supported by adhoc
You can now share a Wi-Fi connection from Wi-Fi [I know this sounds stupid, but some people with older/cheaper routers don't have enough ports to support a household full of phones, computers, and everything else]
-Added features for pro users
[I am not a pro user, i have no idea what should be added]
-iLife '13
-iPhoto
Improved organization
Improved Faces
Password Protected Folders
-iMovie
Improved editing options
Better looking UI
-Garageband
[Dont use it that often]
3rd party developers can add their own instruments and sounds
-NewsHub
Improved NewStand
Ability to add your own channels [Like in Flipboard]
Websites can create their own channels [Could be awesome for blogs]
On Board software to create your own channels out of websites
Pile as many websites into one channel as you like
Reader Option
Evernote Integration
Facebook and other social media integrated
RSS Feed support
Forum Feed
-Facetime/Messages
Completely overhauled UI
Facetime and Messages merged into one app
Facetime supports 4 way video calling with mobile devices
8 way computer to computer video calling
Support for effects [iPhone might not have the processing power for this]
iChat Theatre
You can now view text messages that have been sent (iCloud SMS/MMS Sync) [This would be cool if you are texting a non iphone or if you shut off data for whatever reason. It would sync once you got a connection to iCloud so no pieces of the conversation is missing]
-Color in Menubar
-Security Updates
-Better Firewall
-Less annoying GateKeeper
-Ability to view a streamed video feed from an ios device
-4G LTE Support
-iBooks
Gestures
Sync your current page and bookmarks to all devices
Focus mode where you can shut off all notifications and sound so you can focus on your book
-Longer hardware compatibility [It is ridiculous how Apple wont allow certain key features if your Mac isnt brand new. I get that this it encourages people to upgrade, but not many people can afford to upgrade every year or two.]
I dont know how many features that was, but I would love if you could add some of your own.
Chances are that most of these wont make it onto 10.9, but maybe in the future. If not, I still had fun.
With most new OS releases, Apple claims to have packed in how ever many new features. Most of these I am not aware of in my normal day to day use, but following is a list of my new features that I would*be aware of.*I guess you could call it my wish list.*
A few of these will rely on things brought to ios7.
-Various stability upgrades and bug fixes
Fixed File:/// crashing
Full screen mode with multiple monitors
Save As has been brought back
-iOS integration
Apple maps built into 10.9
Siri has been pulled out of beta and ported to OSX
Quick access settings (accessible from menubar)
iBooks
Newsstand [more on that later]
Clock app accessible from menu bar
-iCloud
Any file can now be uploaded to iCloud
iCloud can now automatically back up selected folders
iCloud notification center
Keychain can now sync on all devices
iCloud power settings to maximize battery life*
Ability to backup entire system to iCloud [Don't know about you, but my battery life is much worse with iCloud]
iCloud accessible from the menubar for quick file management
iCloud VPN [This would be awesome. I dont feel like paying for a VPN service, it would be great in Starbucks or someplace with a filter. With this you could access your home network through an airport.]
-Siri
Custom Siri database[stole this one from another website. His example was having Siri remember your combination for something]
Key parts of Siri are now stored locally for faster and offline use [this would just be for core functions, I guess it could all be local but I'm not sure how much space it would take up]
Siri is no longer beta
Much improved voice recognition
3rd party developers can now take full advantage of Siri by adding their own custom commands for the entire system or for 3rd party applications.
Custom keyboard shortcuts for Siri
-Maps
Pins sync via iCloud throughout all devices
Navigation is a lot better [I just use the google maps app so I'm not sure what exactly is bad about apple maps]
Gesture support*
Directions can be found on OSX and sent directly to iPhone/iPad [this could be useful if you click on a Facebook event and after finding directions in apple maps you can send them directly to your phone for when you go to the event]
Support for indoor floor plans [google does this. It could be cool if you need to go to the mall and want to go directly to the store]
Integrated with iPhoto places
Find publicly shared photos and where they were taken [this would be cool if integrated with facebook/twitter/Instagram]
-Dashboard*
Option to make dashboard go over the current desktop instead of being a desperate window
Dashboard and notification center are merged*
Quickinfo widgets like in ios7
Third party developers can create standalone widgets or ones that go with their own apps
-Stock application improvements [ical, reminders, notes, etc.]
-Finder improvements
-PowerSave mode cuts off all power consuming tasks or settings except for what you deem essential. [For those times when your battery is almost dead but you need to finish a task]
-Evernote integration
-Spotlight
Wolfram alpha integrated in spotlight
Wikipedia integration [more than it is now, you don't have to search but just click on the article]
-TimeMachine*
Select backup times from preferences*
Exclude certain folders from backup
Time Machine in certain apps so you can see what was in the app at a certain time [Saw a post about deleted photos in iPhoto, this could be useful]
Option to backup trash
-Itunes
Itunes is split into different apps like in iOS
Itunes media apps accessible from the dashboard
iTunes can still be accessed as a whole for syncing and for purchasing media
iTunes radio
-iWork '13
Document collaboration similar to google docs
Fresh UI [Current UI is still nice, but it should be 4 years nicer]
Easier access to bullets
Easier Sub bullets
-Improved keynote recording [I think it would be awesome if you could record the keynote while talking. That way you would not have to adjust the slide times in the video export option and you would not have to put in a voiceover]
-Airdrop to iOS devices
-Ad Hoc Network capabilities
Itunes sync via ad hoc [I know there is a wi-fi sync, but there are a lot of places where i don't feel comfortable sending my data through. This is 2013, I shouldn't have to carry a cord either]
iWork Collaboration supported by adhoc
You can now share a Wi-Fi connection from Wi-Fi [I know this sounds stupid, but some people with older/cheaper routers don't have enough ports to support a household full of phones, computers, and everything else]
-Added features for pro users
[I am not a pro user, i have no idea what should be added]
-iLife '13
-iPhoto
Improved organization
Improved Faces
Password Protected Folders
-iMovie
Improved editing options
Better looking UI
-Garageband
[Dont use it that often]
3rd party developers can add their own instruments and sounds
-NewsHub
Improved NewStand
Ability to add your own channels [Like in Flipboard]
Websites can create their own channels [Could be awesome for blogs]
On Board software to create your own channels out of websites
Pile as many websites into one channel as you like
Reader Option
Evernote Integration
Facebook and other social media integrated
RSS Feed support
Forum Feed
-Facetime/Messages
Completely overhauled UI
Facetime and Messages merged into one app
Facetime supports 4 way video calling with mobile devices
8 way computer to computer video calling
Support for effects [iPhone might not have the processing power for this]
iChat Theatre
You can now view text messages that have been sent (iCloud SMS/MMS Sync) [This would be cool if you are texting a non iphone or if you shut off data for whatever reason. It would sync once you got a connection to iCloud so no pieces of the conversation is missing]
-Color in Menubar
-Security Updates
-Better Firewall
-Less annoying GateKeeper
-Ability to view a streamed video feed from an ios device
-4G LTE Support
-iBooks
Gestures
Sync your current page and bookmarks to all devices
Focus mode where you can shut off all notifications and sound so you can focus on your book
-Longer hardware compatibility [It is ridiculous how Apple wont allow certain key features if your Mac isnt brand new. I get that this it encourages people to upgrade, but not many people can afford to upgrade every year or two.]
I dont know how many features that was, but I would love if you could add some of your own.
Chances are that most of these wont make it onto 10.9, but maybe in the future. If not, I still had fun.
