Slideshow: Mountain Lion's new features

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Our Top Stories Slideshow: Mountain Lion's new features The latest version of OS X is looking at lot more like iOS. Mountain Lion: Hands on with Contacts and Calendar Many Mac users will welcome the updated versions of iCal and Address Book--renamed Calendar and Contacts, respectively--offered in Mountain Lion. While they dont fix all issues present in their Lion counterparts, each offers a number of significant improvements. Heres a quick look. First Look: NPR Music for iPad NPR Music for iPad has great archived content and radio stations, has a lovely design, and is free. Unless your tastes run to the kind of music unlikely to be featured by the app, its a worthy addition to any iPad. Developers unsurprised, but cautious about Gatekeeper One of the new features in Mountain Lion is Gatekeeper, which can restrict users to running Mac apps from the Mac App Store and trusted developers. Developers had both positive and cautious things to say about the idea. Apple counts down to 25 billion App Store downloads with contest If you download the 25 billionth app from the App Store, you could win a $10,000 iTunes gift card. FTC warns enforcement action may be next for mobile apps for kids The U.S. Federal Trade Commission, which in a new survey found that the vast majority of mobile apps for kids don't clearly disclose data sharing practices, said its next step will be the potential enforcement of privacy regulations. iSuppli: Kindle Fire shipments can't hold candle to iPad The Kindle Fire has been the most successful Android tablet to date but that doesn't mean its flame is burning anywhere near as bright as the iPad's Messages: What works, what needs work Apple released Messages, the successor to iChat, in beta form. Staff writer Lex Friedman took a look at what's right about the updated instant messaging and iMessaging app, and what needs improvement. What's in a name with Mountain Lion apps Here are a few name changes to get used to with the upcoming Mountain Lion OS X. Five exciting app changes in Mountain Lion Though Mountain Lion snuck onto the scene just this morning, I've already discovered a few delightful details about the apps in Apple's upcoming OS update for the Mac, thanks to editorial director Jason Snell's hands on with the software. Here are five app changes I can't wait to see come to my Mac this summer. Google circumvented privacy settings for Safari on iOS, Mac Google ran afoul of yet another privacy problem on Friday, when a Stanford researcher contended that the company has been using cloaked code to bypass users' cookies settings on their Web browsers, including Apple's Safari, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. Google Chrome update fixes high-severity vulnerabilities and patches Flash Player Google released a new version of its Chrome browser on Wednesday in order to update the bundled Flash Player plug-in and address serious security vulnerabilities. Review: Matt & Nat's Fujiya is stylish, practical, and eco-friendly The Fujiya laptop bag is aimed at vegans and the eco-conscious, thanks to its leather-free construction, but it's an excellent bag--both stylish and practical--that's easy to recommend to anyone. IT takes wait-and-hope approach to Mountain Lion Apple OS X Mountain Lion for Macs promises both benefits and costs for IT groups. Mac experts are looking forward to delving into the preview release. Review: Logitech's Bluetooth-enabled Wireless Boombox is slim and portable The Wireless Boombox from Logitech is slim and portable, but you may be better served by its sibling, the S715i. App Guide: Road trip apps for iOS If your three-day weekend includes a lot of time in the car, these apps can help you plan a route, prepare for traffic, and figure out where to stop along the way. New AirParrot app mirrors your Mac display to an Apple TV AirParrot is a $10 utility that lets you mirror your Mac on an Apple TV with AirPlay, but a similar feature is coming in OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion. The Week in iOS Apps: Music, games, and more This week's roundup of new and updated apps has a little something for everyone. Like music? Games? Photography? We've got it all. iOS Review: AntiCrop pushes the limits on your photos AntiCrop enhances photos by filling in the missing parts. Advertisement Cyborg R.A.T. 7 Albino Gaming Mouse with a new eye-catching design and next-generation 6400 DPI sensor and MAC Compatible! The Albino for an uncompromising, unparalleled and unmatched experience.

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