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Apple announces OS X Mavericks

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 10, 2013

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...

Apple invites robotics company Anki onstage to show off new iOS accessory

Cody Lee ∙ June 10, 2013

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."

Tim Cook kicks off WWDC keynote with Apple stats

Cody Lee ∙ June 10, 2013

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...

Black-clad mystery banners spotted ahead of WWDC keynote

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 10, 2013

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...

Adobe releases Lightroom 5

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 10, 2013

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...

Haswell-powered iMacs expected in June or July

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated May 20, 2016

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...

London’s sushi place tests iPad-controlled iTray

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 10, 2013

Yo! Sushi, a UK restaurant franchise, made a name for itself by delivering sushi to customers using the Japanese style 'kaiten' conveyor belt method. In a nice marketing gimmick, they are testing out the iTray, an iPad-controlled quadricopter which delivers sushi on flying trays to surprised customers. The method is being trialled by staff at Yo! Sushi in Soho, central London. Your video is right after the break...

iOS 7 icons and other details leak ahead of Apple’s WWDC keynote

Cody Lee ∙ June 9, 2013

Spoiler alert! For folks who don't want to ruin the surprises Apple has in store for us tomorrow, I recommend you stop reading now. The folks over at 9to5Mac say they've just been given a sneak peek at an early beta of iOS 7, and have described it in detail.

Contrary to a report from earlier today, it sounds like most of what we've heard about the next version of iOS is spot on. The entire UI has been completely redesigned with flat icons and other elements, and a new, Helvetica Nueue Ultra Light-like font...

WSJ confirms Apple will introduce new music service tomorrow

Cody Lee ∙ June 9, 2013

In what has become almost a customary, pre-keynote tradition, The Wall Street Journal has just posted a story claiming that it has confirmed the long-standing rumors that Apple will be introducing a new streaming music service tomorrow.

According to the report, Apple is poised to unveil the new service during its keynote address tomorrow morning in what it calls its most ambitious collaboration with the music industry since the launch of the iTunes Music Store a decade ago...

A look back at WWDC banners over the past 11 years

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 14, 2018

Tomorrow morning, Tim Cook and company will take the stage for Apple's annual WWDC keynote. And looking at the recently hung banners, they'll use at least part of the event to show off a new version of OS X and a redesigned iOS 7.

The banners have become a staple at the Conference, offering up subtle clues and not-so-subtle clues of what's to come. And with that in mind, as we prepare for a big day tomorrow, here's a look at the WWDC banners from the last decade...

iDB is ready for WWDC tomorrow, are you?

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 11, 2018

In case you haven’t picked up on it yet, tomorrow is a huge day for Apple. Not only is it the first day of WWDC, but the Cupertino company will also be giving a keynote speech in which it's expected to make a number of announcements.

As presumed, there won’t be a live video stream of tomorrow’s media event. And a clip of the keynote won’t likely be available until hours after it’s over. But never fear, iDB will be here all day providing you with coverage and commentary...

WSJ: ‘new ways’ to share photos, videos in iOS 7

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated December 13, 2022

Throwing its proverbial credibility behind a recent rumor of iOS 7 having native Flickr and Vimeo integration, the credulous Wall Street Journal has just published a write-up which asserts that Apple's upcoming iOS revision will feature photo-sharing enhancements alongside new look. iOS 7 will include "new ways to share photos and videos" with other users, people who are reportedly involved in its development said...