We’re not sure how these gestures will map to a Magic Mouse (which really only works for single- and two-finger gestures) or a standard mouse, but if there was any reason for desktop users to invest in a Magic Trackpad, Lion is it. Lion introduces a number of new multitouch system gestures that make using the OS with a trackpad much more natural and smooth. It’s a nice idea, and we’re sure some people will love it, but we’d rather take destiny into our own hands when it comes to managing apps - so it’s a good thing you can always see what apps are running by hitting control-tab or by turning the lights back on in preferences. That means the system can “freeze” apps in the background, kill processes, and otherwise do whatever it takes to preserve the user experience. Just like iOS, Lion is designed to manage system resources for the user, in an effort to make multitasking completely seamless. One major change Apple’s made in Lion is that running apps are no longer denoted by a little “light” in the Dock. That’s useful enough, we suppose, but the Dock, command-tab app switching, and the multitasking gestures all feel more efficient than dropping into Mission Control thus far. It’s basically a unified management UI for Expose and Spaces that comes up with a three-finger swipe up, and while it works well for what it is, it doesn’t really reduce any complexity - it just makes it all easier to see at once. While Launchpad and the focus on full-screen apps feel aimed at the casual user, Mission Control feels like the exact opposite - a feature only a power user could love.
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Switching an app to full screen opens it in a dedicated space by default, so you can quickly switch between the desktop and open full-screen apps with a three-finger swipe - a move that mimics the multitasking gestures Apple’s been testing in iPad iOS developer builds.
It’s an idea that fits some apps much better than others - iPhoto and Safari work well in full-screen mode, but opening iCal fullscreen on our 27-inch iMac was positively silly. Full-screen appsĪnother feature that seems destined to be ignored by power users and beloved by the masses, Apple’s pushing hard for developers to build full-screen app views for Lion.
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We’re guessing less-advanced users will love it, though - it mimics the successful iOS app interface to a tee, including folder support and direct app installs from the Mac App Store.
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Apple’s making a big deal out of Launchpad, Lion’s new iOS-style app launcher, but we’re assuming most power users will stick to the Finder, Dock, and Spotlight for quick access to frequently-used apps.
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