July 17, 2011 9:13 AM EDT
Apple customers have been awaiting the most recent update of Apple's Mac OS X Lion, the next-iteration of the software that powers Mac computers, and sources say it could come within days.
Enthusiast sites have spewed multiple dates as to when the new Mac OS X Lion software will be released, with Apple thus far only saying it would come in July.
But speaking on the basis of anonymity, an Apple employee told IBTimes that the new software is "most likely" to come "late next week," saying from what they've seen, it was ready to go. By "next week," the source was pointing towards the week of the 17th.
While the source refused to give a solid date, he did point to historical evidence seems to back this up.
Apple has rolled out the previous upgrades of its computer operating system on Fridays, typically towards the end of the month as well:
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--OS 10.4, Tiger: Friday, April 29, 2005
--OS 10.5, Leopard: Friday, October 26, 2007
--OS 10.6, Snow Leopard: Friday August 28, 2009
He also told IBTimes that Apple's next generation Macbook Air, the ultrathin notebook computer, will employ Intel's latest "Sandy Bridge" processor and accompanying technology.
While widely expected by industry analysts, the confirmation puts to rest speculation Apple was going to run with other vendors, including reports that surfaced in May suggesting a move to UK's ARM technology.
The low-voltage chip follows the technology trajectory laid out by the current Macbook Air's, and the chip's added ability to process graphics cuts the need for other chips, enhancing battery life.
Also in line with expectations, Apple will package the new notebook computer with Mac OS X Lion, the company's next generation operating system introduced earlier this year.
The move was widely expected as both products are set to be released at roughly the same times.
"It doesn't make sense to release hardware without the software," the source said, wishing to remain anonymous for fear of reprisals.
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