Apple to combine OS X and iOS in 2012, analyst says

[kch50428]

Apple to combine OS X and iOS in 2012, analyst says

Convergence... how 'bout that.

 

[CG68]

We've already seen the beginning of it with Launchpad. It's interesting to see the convergence MacBook Pro/Air line with the talk of a 15" Air being worked on and the Air lineup eventually/possibly replacing the Pro lineup.

 

[anon(4698833)]

I honestly think that the "Launchpad" app we got with Lion is like a taste of what is to come...

 

[jsntrenkler]

I believe it will come as well and can't wait. Would love to have a powerful computer running iOS.

 

[fdeschenes]

While I love some of Lion's new features borrowed from iOS such as application sandboxing and newer gestures, I don't the point of LaunchPad for power users and I miss the old DigitalColor Meter. I hope that if Apple is considering merging it's operating systems that it will not take away too much from OS X. It's a great operating system that is extremely versatile and it would be a shame if it became restricted like the iPhone (e.g. no Terminal or no access to developer tools).

 

[ghostface147]

Terrible idea if they totally go iOS. I don't mind some aspects of iOS merging with the desktop. Also, I would totally drop the Apple platform if they drop the intel architecture. I need my Fusion.

 

[anon(4144202)]

I think this would be a terrible idea. I like the few features they put in lion except for launchpad. I think that one was a little pointless for someone that's been using Mac computers for a while.