With only a few hours until Apple kicks off it’s “Back to the Mac” there is one last point of speculation to report. That is, MacStories is claiming that the version of Mac OS X that Apple will be imminently showing off, will have iOS-like scroll bars. The first big news is iOS scroll bars […]
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iOS Scrollbars Coming to Mac OS X 10.7?

With only a few hours until Apple kicks off it’s “Back to the Mac” there is one last point of speculation to report. That is, MacStories is claiming that the version of Mac OS X that Apple will be imminently showing off, will have iOS-like scroll bars.

The first big news is iOS scroll bars and scrolling behavior are coming to OS X. That means you’ll have to say goodbye to the current Aqua scroll bars and get ready for a more minimal look. Also, the “rubber band” elastic scrolling iOS is famous for is making its first appearance on the desktop, and we’re told it “works really well and feels natural”. Basically, it works like the current inertial scrolling, but when you hit the top or bottom of a scroll view it “rubber bands” down like iOS devices do.

They also claim that Quick Look will get an interface overhaul.

As a reminder, the “Back to the Mac” media event will be held at 10AM today.

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