Apple have released the latest Mac OS X Lion 10.7.2 beta version for the developers only. The latest 11C73 built version of Mac OS X Lion 10.7.2 is meant to allow developers test Apple iCloud services integration with Mac and iOS 5.

Please note that this is not the final version of Mac OS X Lion 10.7.2 and is only developed with the intention to cater the needs of developers. If you have already installed Mac OS X 10.7.2 Developers version then you need to first revert back to Mac OS X 10.7 before you can actually execute this new Mac OS X 10.7.2 11C73 developers preview.

Download Mac OS X Lion 10.7.2 developed 11C73 With iCloud Integration

Download Mac OS X Lion 10.7.2 developed 11C73 With iCloud Integration

New iMac With SSD Smart Response Technology.

How does the Smart Response Technology work?

Smart response technology provided by Intel where the SSD acts as a system cache in a hybrid configuration within the new iMac. The operating system gets cached on a SSD for much faster loading times, but a user will only see one drive in the Windows Explorer. Smart response provides the middle ground between slow, inexpensive and capacious hard drive storage and an expensive, small, but fast SSD. It provides the user with speed while retaining a high capacity hard drive through utilizing a small SSD.

Smart response technology uses a small SSD’s high speeds and low access times to operate as cache of a HDD. It will also store copies of some key parts of a HDD such as system files and boot volume, in making the boot faster and a system which will be more responsive overall.

The delay in the release of the new iMac has turned everyone speculating on the fact that Apple will use the new Z68 platform from Intel and combine it with ‘Larson Creek’ SSD allowing the Smart Response Technology.
Although the new iMac’s are expected to release in second quarter of 2011 it is the only the one with SSD which ships later in 4-6 weeks.

Dual-drive or Single Volume for new iMac?

First reports about the new iMac revealed that it will be a dual-drive configuration with a SSD and a HDD, but the latest information has been leaked that suggests the new iMac to be a single volume. Apple is informing consumers that OS X will be pre installed on the SSD and space allocated for the files and documents will be enough due to the large standard hard drive. The iMac offers optional 256GB SSD which delivers increased drive performance and no moving parts, users can purchase it in addition to or in place of their standard hard drive.

When users configure their iMac with both a Serial ATA hard drive and the solid-state drive, it will be pre-formatted with a Mac OS X and all the applications on the SSD. The hard drive can then be used for other files, photos or videos. Although user’s will have two drives installed, reports from Apple are that it will appear as one. It is a viral idea as it will effectively manage the content on the HDD and the SSD and will efficiently manage hardware and all data related decisions you need to make. The incredible speed and low access times of the SSD could buffer the slowness of hard drive greatly.

It will be a cost-effective balance in speed with a SSD and storage of the larger hard drive, but we will have to wait and see and in the meantime speculate the interesting technical aspects of the great new iMac.

This is a Guest Post written by Andy G who writes at Drivers and software at bravo files.

Apple may release an 11.6 inch Macbook by the End of this Year.

It is really Unique that a Mac Notebook is having an 11.6 Inch Size Screen Usually a Laptop with 13 Inch Size that has no CD ROM Installed can be termed as a Notebook.

Although Apple has Updated the Models of its Macbook Pro and MacBook in 2010 so it is a Mere Possibility that Apple may release Macbook Air which will be 11.6 Inch in Screen size by the End of 2010.

All the Gadget Freaks should Keep Tuned To Rise Dream.Com to Know When Macbook 11.6 Inch is released by Apple.

via Mac Rumors

The Customers who have the Latest Core i5 and i7 Mac Book in their Possession may Acquire an EFI Firmware Update released by Apple for their Devices.

MacBook Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.9 can be installed from the Mac Book Pro Software Updates within the relevant Mac Book Models.

For Installation Purpose the Device Must be Plugged into the Power Source and Needs to be Restarted.

The Mac Book Pro EFI Firmware Update is 2.16 Mb in size.  Some User’s have given the Feedback that Once the Update is installed the Mac Book Shuts Down with a Blank Screen. After Few Moments a Beep can be Heard from the Speakers and the User’s will see the Update Bar Running.

In this Mac Book Pro EFI Firmware Update 1.9 few Errors and Bugs have been resolved by Apple. A Vital Bug was the System Freeze during Start Up or the Device used to Intermittently stall while running.

Apple has also worked on the display Issues like the 17 Inch Mac Book Pro used to stop recognizing the Display when the Machine was put to sleep.

via PC World