The latest version of Apple's Mac OS X
, dubbed Mountain Lion, hit the Mac App Store this morning. Consumers can download the updated OS for $19.99 on machines running OS X 10.6.6 or higher
. Those who purchased a Mac on or after June 11 can get the upgrade for free.Apple unveiled a developer preview of Mountain Lion in February, and not too much has changed since then. In fact, as PCMag noted in our review, Mountain Lion looks like an identical twin of its predecessor, OS X Lion
, at first glance.A deeper look, however, reveals some nice tieups with other Apple products currently available on iOS devices. Not surprisingly, the revamped OS focuses heavily on iCloud
and integration with other iDevices. Work on a document on the Mac and
it will be automatically accessible on your iPhone or iPad.Apple also touted the easy sharing aspects of Mountain Lion, which allow for quick sharing of photos, videos, and other files via Mail, Messages, AirDrop, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, and Vimeo. While Twitter will be built into Mountain Lion, Facebook will be available in an upcoming update, likely around the release of iOS 6
,
which also includes Facebook integration.AirPlay Mirroring, meanwhile, can essentially turn your Apple TV into a gaming console. Apple TV will wirelessly deliver high-definition mirroring and audio to your HDTV.
Other features include: Game Center, Dictation, and Power Nap, which will update your Mac even when it's in sleep mode.
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