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Apple Unveiled OS X El Capitan; Goes Head-To-Head With Windows 10; Which Is Better?

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(Photo : Getty Images/ The Asahi Shimbun) Tech giant Apple recently announced its latest operating system iOS 9 at the WWDC Event. Even though it was just announced, a Chinese "Keen Team" is already working on the iOS 9 Jailbreak.

In the recent WWDC event, Apple Inc unveiled the OSX 10.11 or "El Capitan," its latest desktop operating system for its iMac range. El Capitan is developed to go head to head with Windows 10, which is already out in a beta version and will be fully launched on July 29, 2015. On the other hand, Apple El Capital System has no released date yet.

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When it comes to new features of OS X El Capitan, it includes upgrades for better managing of windows, thanks to the Mission Control and Split View.  Eweek reported that the upcoming El Capitan boasts other features such slightly toned-down and redesigned interface, new App Store search, newly developed Wi-Fi features, newly upgraded Siri plus QuickType-style predictive text and better iOS integration, which guarantees OS X release more user- friendly.

As for Windows 10, Cortana is still the top personal assistant, and the assurance of on-the-fly Continuum and Universal Apps will be the motivation for PC consumers to get Windows 10. Its virtual desktops look really effective, and the comeback of the Start menu is a reason for users to rejoice. According to Eweek, Internet Explorer has been dropped for Project Spartan and critics might recommend that this new browser can be better than IE.

Talking about security, PC Advisor said that Mac users will be 100 percent sure that El Capitan is secured, although Windows 10 users is said to be the most secure version of Windows ever. OS X 10.11 is still safer to use as any infection that enters into the Mac is less damaging than in Microsoft, said reports.

Windows and Apple have its unique market for its operating system; however, OS X El Capitan will pursue to be one of the best designed and easiest-to-use operating system, whereas, Windows 10 will be the "right way into the right path" for Microsoft.

Cortana stays a gem in the Windows 10 crown, as does its Office suite, however Mac users are aware that OS X maintains a smaller footprint over a longer period. The OS debate will keep on rolling, although Windows 10 seems to be in the right track for Microsoft, OS X and the Apple Mac series pursues to get into its largely dominant industry share.

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