Erick Eckel gives you just the facts on the soon-to-be-released next version of Apple's OS X.

                                               

NEW   OS  X Mavericks

 

 

 What we know

• Availability:  Fall 2013, likely mid SeptemberBase Price: Approximately $20 to $30Distribution: On new systems and via Apple App StoreiBooks: Apple will add iBooks integration within OS X, meaning users can synchronize books, bookmarks and notations across multiple compatible devices via iCloud.

• Maps: Integrated within the OS (as well as the Mail, Contacts and Calendar apps), Maps delivers crisp, detailed views of map locations and destinations while adding additional relevant information (driving directions, telephone numbers, photos, etc.) to assist travelers or the curious. A Flyover view, meanwhile, adds interactive 3D viewing for locations. Maps and destinations researched on the laptop or desktop can be transferred to an iPhone for navigation assistance. MORE