Apple: Mac OS X Lion to hit the App Store TODAY

Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer just confirmed that Mac OS 10.7 is due to hit the Mac App Store today, making Lion available as a 4GB download for $30. The new operating system packs 250 new features, including an iOS-like app launcher, multi-touch gestures, AirDrop for direct file sharing, and system-wide Resume. More enhancements that will feel particularly familiar to iOS users include a new version of Mail with conversation view, and reverse touchpad scrolling.

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