Now that Apple has formally announced a Jony Ive-ified iOS 7 ("it's like having a new phone, but one you already know how to use," said Tim Cook), executives here on stage at San Francisco's Moscone West are telegraphing the key features of iOS 7. One of such handy additions is an all-new Control Center. So, what does it do?
Tim Cook and company just took the wraps off of the next version of its mobile operating system, iOS 7. And as expected, it's by far the biggest update to the platform since the original iPhone launched back in 2007.
What's different? Everything. In line with previous reports and speculation, Apple has completely redesigned the OS from the ground up with an all new user interface and a slew of new features. And honestly, it looks amazing...
After teasing a new über-cool Mac Pro, showing off OS X Mavericks and announcing that it is refreshing its entire Mac notebook lineup with Intel's fourth-generation Core architecture, the company also updated its AirPort lineup of wireless appliances with support for the latest Gigabit Wi-Fi technology, also known as 802.11ac...
After 3 years of being an iOS-exclusive, Apple is finally bringing its iBooks Store (and app) to the Mac via its new desktop operating system OS X Mavericks—something that [no doubt] millions of iBooks users have been clamoring for for ages.
With the new Mac portal, users will be able to access their full iBook libraries, as well as browse the Store, all from the comfort of their computers. The bigger screen should provide a number of advantages for users—particularly students and teachers...
During the OS X Mavericks segment here at WWDC 2013, Apple's OS X head Craig Federighi announced a new native Maps app for the Mac. The standalone program takes advantage of core system enhancements in OS X Mavericks. The resulting experince is much more fluid, pleasing and responsive compared to what you had in Safari. One of the interesting features is the ability to send any location or route right from the Maps Mac app right to your iDevice’s Lock screen...
Good news Mac users. In addition to all of the cool stuff Apple has already outlined in Mac OS X Mavericks, the new software is also going to include a number of improvements to the way it handles notifications.
Easily the coolest thing about the enhancements is that you can now quick reply to notifications. This is something that iOS users have been clamoring for for years. Hopefully it's a sign of things to come.
More details after the fold...
Apple here at WWDC said that Mountain Lion, Apple's ninth release in a decade, is now on 35 percent installed Mac base in just under six months. Taking the stage, Apple's head of Mac software Craig Federighi in a joke aimed at the rumor-mill said that the next release, OS X 10.9, is named Sea Lion.
Not really - Apple would run out of cat names had they hone with the Sea Lion name. Therefore, the company has chosen the naming convention that will take them into the next ten years. Say hello to OS X Mavericks...
This is kind of interesting. Halfway through his opening remarks, Tim Cook called up the folks behind a new robotics company called Anki up to the stage to show off an innovative new iOS accessory called AnkiDrive.
Essentially, they are tiny, artificially-controlled race cars. You can choose to play against your friends, or take your chances against the AI. The promise here is that AnkiDrive will "take iOS gaming to a whole new level."
The moment we've all been waiting for is finally here. Tim Cook has just taken the stage at Apple's 2013 WWDC keynote event, and we are just moments away from seeing what the future is going to look like for Apple and its platforms.
As usual, Cook has kicked things off by offering up a number of stats and other updates regarding Apple's performance over the past year. And as usual, the numbers are pretty impressive. We've collected them for you after the fold...
With less then an hour until Apple's big keynote, WWDC attendees are now being let inside Moscone West and seated. Indicating it may have a surprise announcement up its sleeve, Apple has covered a few banner inside the building in black cloth. But don't get your hopes up too high, the mystery banners could also advertise a headline new iOS 7 or OS X 10.9 feature rather than a brand new product.
Oh, and we've got a few images showing the other another Steve, Steve Wozniak, showing up at WWDC and driving around on his Segway, God-like light shinning over 1 Infinite Loop and more...
Photoshop maker Adobe today announced the next major version of its photography software, Lightroom. Chief rival to Apple's Aperture, Lightroom 5 arrives two months after the release of a public beta. Key new features include Smart Previews, video slideshows, improved photo book creation, the Upright and Radial Gradient tool and Advanced Healing Brush. Go past the fold for additional information and a promo clip...
In addition to OS X 10.9 and iOS 7, credible media outlets such as the Wall Street Journal are expecting Apple to announce its Pandora-like iRadio music service and possibly a MacBook specs refresh at today's WWDC keynote, which begins in less than four hours.
The reliable KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has chimed in with predictions of a Haswell-focused iMacs that he believes are in the pipeline for a launch this month or next.
Intel just recently announced its fourth-generation Core architecture for desktop and notebook computers. Apple has traditionally been among the first out of the gate to update its computers with the latest Intel chips, sometimes even securing a period of exclusivity on the new chips, like with the original MacBook Air...