Apple iOS 6, Mountain Lion and Today Microsoft Surface

Last week in WWDC Apple announced about the upcoming iOS6 for its mobile, iPad and iPod touch with bunch of new features. With this release, Apple is bringing its own Maps app and biding good bye to Google Maps. It has also enhanced Siri, added Facebook integration, Passbook (which is similar to the notification center). This is targeted to be released this fall. 

Apple also introduced a newly redesigned Macbook Pro with retina display and improved computing power, storage. Apple have maintained the strategy of making computer thinner and lighter.

Apple also shared details about its new Desktop/Laptop OS - Mountain Lion. With Mountain Lion, Apple is trying to integrate much more features of iOS with the Mac. iMessages, iCloud, Notes, Notification Center, Reminders and some to name.

Microsoft borrowed Apple's method of announcing new products yesterday to announce its entry into the hardware-software integrated tablet business. Microsoft Tablet is named - Surface and comes in two versions. The price and availability is still unknown but is anticipated as a good contender against the dominated iPad.

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