Steve Jobs revealed details on the Mac Snow Leopard OS X 10.6 operating system at 2008 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) today, the same time he announced details on the new iPhone and MobileMe.
"Snow Leopard will be a landmark for Apple, as it's the first version that will not support PowerPCs," says LaptopLogic.com. "In addition, this release will not offer any significant new features or changes; 10.6 is intended mostly to address security issues.
"A demonstration of Snow Leopard will be offered at WWDC later on."
Next Gen Mac OS X
Snow Leopard
Trend Themes
1. Powerpc Support Discontinuation - Opportunities exist to provide support and solutions for users of older Mac hardware or to innovate and create new hardware solutions that accommodate the new software.
2. Emphasis on Security - Innovative and secure software solutions will be welcomed in the market, especially for enterprise users who rely on Mac OS X for their daily operations.
3. Continuous Improvement - The focus on incremental improvements rather than flashier new features presents an opportunity for developers to create and market applications that address specific and practical user needs.
Industry Implications
1. Software Development - There is a need for software developers to address the opportunities and challenges that arise with each new release of the Mac OS X operating system.
2. Hardware Manufacturing - Manufacturers can seize the opportunity to create new devices that conform to the new hardware standards announced by Apple, such as the discontinuation of PowerPC support.
3. Cybersecurity - Apple's emphasis on security and continuous improvement presents a competitive landscape for cybersecurity companies to offer innovative and reliable solutions.