Apple OS X Mavericks reportedly set for late October launch

Apple OS X Mavericks marks a departure from the cat-themed operating systems of yore. 

Back in June, Apple took the wraps off a new desktop OS called Mavericks, but stopped short of specifying an actual launch date, saying only that the software would arrive this fall.

Today comes news, courtesy of 9 to 5 Mac, that the official OS X Mavericks launch is scheduled for late October, after the release of iOS 7, Apple's new mobile operating system.
"For the launch of both OS X Lion and OS X Mountain Lion, Apple released the new operating systems the day following an earning results release," writes Mark Gurman of 9 to 5 Mac. "Apple traditionally shares its Q4 earnings numbers during the second half of October, so perhaps Apple will release Mavericks the day following its Q4 results announcement."