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But more importantly, the launch of Apple's highly anticipated new operating system OS X Lion has yet to be released. Apple would not release the new Macbook Air unless the operation system is first released, since it will come pre-installed with OS X Lion.

Uncertainty shrouds the retail release of the new Macbook Air and the OS X Lion, but one Apple employee shed some light on what to expect.

Apple's forthcoming update to its MacBook Air line may increase the notebook's standard memory and storage components, in addition to the latest ultra-low voltage Sandy Bridge mobile chips, AppleInsider reported.

The release date for Apple’s Mac OSX Lion, the latest operating system for Macs, has not yet been confirmed but is due to drop before July 19 when Apple reports its third quarter earnings.

The much-speculated July 14 launch of Mac OS X Lion turned out to be a non-event.Though Lion didn't roar as of yet, its snoring may not last so long anyway - the next rumors in line suggest Lion's launch as early as tomorrow, or all the way pushed back to July 26th.

Buzz is building around Apple's new MacBook Air release, which some have slotted to be released even this week. But Sony may give Apple a run for its money.

According to one report, consumers will have to wait one more day for the Mac OS X Lion

Apple will announce the release of the new MacBook Air and Mac OSX Lion operating system as soon as Thursday, along with the iPhone 5 later this year in an effort to update entire product lines.

New hardware is on the horizon from Apple, according to one source, piggy-backing the confirmed reports earlier this month the company is moving closer to major product refreshes.

Updated Mac Pros and MacBook Airs are expected to launch together this week.

The MacBook Air is expected to come with the new Sandy Bridge processor

Apple is expected to launch Mac Pro and MacBook Air models along with OS X Lion on Thursday, July 14.

Apple formally invited developers to start submitting applications for Mac OS X Lion on Monday, indicating the arrival of Lion on the horizon.

Previously the company was rumored to release iPad 2 Plus along with the anticipated iPad 3.

Amazon took a bite out of Apple Thursday as a federal judge ruled the online retailer is free to call its app store an app store.

Apple released the gold master of its PC operating system, Mac OS X Lion earlier this month, while also ramping up production of the new Macbook Air, a sign that a combination could be in store soon.

The next and more probable date of Lion's release is July 14, according to 9to5Mac.

Apple released the gold master of its latest and greatest operating system, Mac OS X Lion, in a move that positions the company for a July roll-out.

Barclays Capital said its checks indicate it should see Apple Inc.'s new MacBook Airs over the coming weeks -- likely with the launch of OS X Lion which is due to ship in July.