Apple Already Testing OS X 10.8, What Cat Could it Be?

**Phillip Swanson** · 10-31-2011, 12:15 PM

Apple is already testing the next version of OS X according to MacRumors and 9to5Mac, who have both reported seeing computers running OS X 10.8 in their web logs.

The computers running OS X 10.8 started accessing the sites in August and the site requests appear to originate from Apple's HQ in Cupertino and the surrounding areas.

It should be noted that this timeline is typical of Apple. Shortly after Leopards launch in late 2009, sites started registering hits originating from systems running Lion. Apple's testing timeline appears to consistently start two years before the OS's release. This doesn't mean Apple wont update Lion at all in the next two years. 9to5Mac's sources claim Apple plans on bringing AirPlays mirroring capabilities to Lion giving users the ability to mirror their laptop or desktop screen to any TV connected to an Apple TV.

Also, iMessage is reportedly making its way to Lion. Many have expressed displeasure with the inability to carry a conversation via iMessage across all of Apple's platforms. With iChat already in place on all Macs the transition to a seamless iMessage experience shouldn't be too difficult, and honestly should have been available with the launch of iOS 5.

However, the question looming over everyone's head: What large feline member of the animal kingdom will Apple name their next OS X after? Even more, when they finally reach OS XI, will they switch animals?

Source: 9to5Mac, MacRumors

**fbiryujin** · 10-31-2011, 12:49 PM

iMessage, and AirPlay on my MacBook Pro would be amazing. Another thing that would be nice is if they switched to animals from the canine family for OS XI. I don't really care for cats, and am strictly a dog person. (Turtles would be cool too)

**tudtran** · 10-31-2011, 01:07 PM

I like Puma

**Bigmaxx2000** · 10-31-2011, 01:10 PM

I agree, time for a switch. Mac osx wolf edition sounds good

**AUZambo** · 10-31-2011, 01:17 PM

What's the progression of animals so far? I can go as far back as Tiger...was there something before that?
Tiger
Leopard
Snow Leopard
Lion
Maincoon

**boxxa** · 10-31-2011, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by fbiryujin

iMessage, and AirPlay on my MacBook Pro would be amazing. Another thing that would be nice is if they switched to animals from the canine family for OS XI. I don't really care for cats, and am strictly a dog person. (Turtles would be cool too)

I feel like you may be correct in thinking iMessage and AirPlay to the Mac. I think the release after Facetime came out, they had support in the OS so I wouldn't be surprised if iMessage was next. Would be even better if they built a iMessage/Facetime unified application on OSX.

**hitman10** · 10-31-2011, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by AUZambo

What's the progression of animals so far? I can go as far back as Tiger...was there something before that?
Tiger
Leopard
Snow Leopard
Lion
Maincoon

1. Kodiak
2. Cheetah 10.0
3. Puma 10.1
4. Jaguar 10.2 <-- my first mac

5. Panther 10.3
6. Tiger 10.4
7. Leopard 10.5
8. Snow Leopard 10.6
9. Lion 10.7

Highly doubt it will be puma again.

**s0ulp1xel** · 10-31-2011, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by tudtran

I like Puma

+1

**Bluemoldycheeze88** · 10-31-2011, 02:01 PM

I like
Pussy Cat

**feidhlim1986** · 10-31-2011, 02:05 PM

Still waiting for Mac OS X Keyboard Cat!

**Doran** · 10-31-2011, 03:30 PM

1. Kodiak
2. Cheetah 10.0
3. Puma 10.1
4. Jaguar 10.2
5. Panther 10.3
6. Tiger 10.4
7. Leopard 10.5
8. Snow Leopard 10.6
9. Lion 10.7 <------ My first Mac

I'll have to look up wild cats to figure this out.... But you never know, they could go to the K9 family next.....

**KiltBear** · 10-31-2011, 03:39 PM

I vote for:

Eartha
Julie
Lee
Michelle

Extra points if you understand the reference.

**sziklassy** · 10-31-2011, 04:17 PM

Lygar

**tyfly867** · 10-31-2011, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by hitman10

1. Kodiak
2. Cheetah 10.0
3. Puma 10.1
4. Jaguar 10.2 <-- my first mac

5. Panther 10.3
6. Tiger 10.4
7. Leopard 10.5
8. Snow Leopard 10.6
9. Lion 10.7

Highly doubt it will be puma again.

Mac OS 8.6 <-- my first mac

Mac OS 9
Kodiak
2. Cheetah 10.0
3. Puma 10.1
4. Jaguar 10.2
5. Panther 10.3
6. Tiger 10.4
7. Leopard 10.5
8. Snow Leopard 10.6
9. Lion 10.7

**Matts** · 10-31-2011, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by KiltBear

I vote for:

Eartha
Julie
Lee
Michelle

Extra points if you understand the reference.

Catwoman!

**czarcasm** · 10-31-2011, 07:20 PM

cougar?

**Joshua Tucker** · 10-31-2011, 07:23 PM

They need to go into birds of prey or something like that. That would be legit:

Osprey
Hawk
Eagle
Falcon
Etc.

**jamescrofton** · 10-31-2011, 07:38 PM

1.Kodiak

2. Cheetah 10.0

3. Puma 10.1

4. Jaguar 10.2

5. Panther 10.3

6. Tiger 10.4

7. Leopard 10.5

8. Snow Leopard 10.6

9. Lion 10.7

10. Sabre Tooth. 10.8 (Fo Sho)

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**n00neimp0rtant** · 11-01-2011, 02:34 AM

They already registered trademarks on Lynx and Cougar. I would bet on Lynx.

**Taz1981** · 11-01-2011, 09:14 AM

I think they should go with Calico

switch it up a bit.

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