vacation blackout july 22-29

[forty2j]

I sure hope its new iMacs and minis... but maybe the new TV?

New TV would be a big media event that we'd already know about the date for (even if the topic wasn't officially announced).

 

[harcosparky]

i agree...but why would they need all employees around just for an OS update that will be done via app store---there is no need to go into the store.

This is NOT an OS 'update'.

This is the release of a NEW version of the Operating System.

Employees need to be trained and brought up to speed on the features of the new OS and how to demonstrate them.

 

[IPlayFair]

This is NOT an OS 'update'.

This is the release of a NEW version of the Operating System.

Employees need to be trained and brought up to speed on the features of the new OS and how to demonstrate them.

The promotions say over 200 changes.

 

[makotoisle]

I'm confused. The quoted article says that it's a 3rd party that offers support for Apple products that is enforcing the blackout. Maybe they anticipate the upcoming ML release and need the extra staff to be on hand to support if people call with questions or whatnot?

It doesn't sound like Apple employees have a blackout, so I don't get what the big deal is.