The latest version of Apple's operating system for its Macs is expected to launch as early as this coming Wednesday. Although an exact date has not been released, 9to5 Mac reported that employees at numerous Apple stores have been booked in to work overnight this Tuesday to perform updates, suggesting that they will launch the latest OS X the following day.

If the Cupertino-based tech giant follows the same pattern as the previous year, they will release their third-quarter earnings on July 24, and launch the Mountain Lion software the following day on July 25.


That date also would correspond with vacation black out dates MacRumors had earlier indicated were being imposed on third party company employees who are hired to reinforce Apple during product releases.
 
However, as always, Apple remains mum on the official release date. 


In a previous announcement Apple has said that it would launch OS X Mountain Lion in July for $19.99 and that it will include a number of improvements and features such as new Reminders and Messages.


Other features would include upgraded Notification Center, Power Nap, Dictation, Gatekeeper among other things.
 
Mac App Stores will make the product available on the alleged release date. It will be available to download for $19.99.

Free Mountain Lion upgrades will be given to anyone who purchased a new Apple computer after June 11. 
 
The Mountain Lion update will not be launched alongside any other major hardware launch, unlike last year when new Minis and MacBook Airs were launched at the same time.

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