126 WWDC 2012 Banners depict iOS 6, OS X, iCloud as stars of the show

Sat Jun 09 13:58:14 +0000 2012

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advertising AirPlay, Apple's wireless video distribution technology that debuted on iOS 5 and is expected to be included in OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion (

Apple Pulls Mac Pro Stocks from Most Retail Stores Ahead of WWDC - Mac Rumors

Sat Jun 09 13:57:38 +0000 2012

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MacRumors has learned that Apple began recalling Mac Pro stocks from its retail stores several weeks ago, with retail store staff having been instructed to inform customers that they may still order the machines online
The Mac Pro was last updated in July 2010, and new Xeon E5 processor options to provide a substantial upgrade to the line are now available.

Separately, we've heard that Apple is holding a secret "overnight" for staff at its retail stores on June 12, with employees being kept in the dark about the focus of the session.

Google unveils new 3D maps coming to iOS and Android

Sat Jun 09 14:06:06 +0000 2012

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it has promoted as the "next dimension" of its Maps service, with new full 3D renderings for Google Earth that were demonstrated live on an Apple iPad.
mages of the ground are snapped from 45 degrees at four angles, and those pictures and data can be combined to recreate maps in three dimensions. The whole process allows 3D maps to be built without human interaction, unlike with previous 3D imagery in Google Earth.
live event on Wednesday, Google demonstrated 3D models of individual buildings and entire cities. The new features were shown off to members of the press on an Apple iPad, rather than an Android-based tablet.

Microsoft Makes Xbox-Centered Living Room Push with SmartGlass Wireless Streaming and More - Mac Rumors

Sat Jun 09 13:54:06 +0000 2012

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SmartGlass brings AirPlay-style wireless technology to Xbox and Windows 8 by letting you send video from your tablet or phone to your TV. It then turns that second screen into an information window giving you data of the content you're watching. Plus, it updates the info on your mobile device as the content on the TV changes. The app also enables peripheral controls for games you're playing -- so you can scroll through different plays on your tablet while playing Madden on your big screen, for example.
The SmartGlass companion app will be available this fall on a variety of platforms, including iOS, Android, Windows Phone, and Windows 8 for tablets.
- needs to be an OS wide feature. Apple could encourage devs to implement this. Some games already do!

Facebook officially launches its App Center with access to 600 apps | 9to5Mac | Apple Intelligence

Sat Jun 09 13:51:51 +0000 2012

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finally launched its pre-announced App Center, complete with 600 apps that feature Facebook integration of some sort.
A page for the App Center should launch sometime this evening. It will also appear on mobile devices soon.
personalized recommendations based on your interests.

Apple to update most of its Mac lineup and multiple accessories at WWDC | 9to5Mac | Apple Intelligence

Sat Jun 09 13:22:21 +0000 2012

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Apple will introduce a brand-new 15-inch MacBook Pro at WWDC with a thinner design, high-resolution Retina Display, and faster I/O,
MacBook Pro will only make up one component of Apple’s hardware announcements.
a version of the 11 inch and 13 inch MacBook Airs with Retina Displays,
last updated the iMacs in May 2011 with faster processors, a vastly-improved graphics system, Thunderbolt, and a FaceTime HD
refresh to the iMac line.
currently unsure whether or not the Mac Pro or Mac mini will be the fourth Mac updated at the conference, but both Macs are due for a refresh, especially the Mac Pro. The Mac Pro has not seen an update in a couple of years,
refresh with Apple’s next-generation Thunderbolt I/O system.

Decidedly un-exciting new 13-inch MacBook Pro spec sheet leaks? | 9to5Mac | Apple Intelligence

Sat Jun 09 13:28:30 +0000 2012

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A Weiphone forum member shows a purported new MacBook Pro spec sheet ripped right from a unit. The notables are Intel HD 4000 video, USB 3.0, and a faster 1600MHz DDR3 RAM.
.95-inch thickness (in fact it has the exact same dimensions as the current 13-inch MacBook Pro

Apple to unveil entirely new MacBook series at WWDC, insiders say

Sat Jun 09 14:00:00 +0000 2012

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entirely new MacBook model positioned between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, available in sizes of 13 and 15 inches with no disc drive.

New Mac spec sheet leaks out, WWDC launch pricing and naming included | 9to5Mac | Apple Intelligence

Sat Jun 09 14:06:17 +0000 2012

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- MBP retinas to cost between £1600-£2050
$12.00 accessory most likely a new iPod Shuffle connector

$99 MD564ZM/A would likely be a new (USB3?)Super Drive

The $35 adapter would be a new (USB 3.0 Gigabit?) Ethernet adapter

Newly approved Mac App Store offering features 'Retina graphics'

Sat Jun 09 14:01:42 +0000 2012

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A recently updated application approved for download in the Mac App Store is advertised as featuring "Retina graphics
2.0.4 of FolderWatch (iTunes link) was released on the Mac App Store on Friday. First discovered by The Next Web, one of the new features of the latest update from developer Brothers Roloff is "Retina graphics."

New Mac Pros rumored with 8-core Xeon E5 CPUs, Thunderbolt & USB 3.0

Sat Jun 09 14:02:40 +0000 2012

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Mac Pro update will feature Intel Xeon E5 series processors with either six or eight cores, as well as native support for USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt
codename of K5B, according to MIC Gadget.
1600MHz memory with 8 channels, SATA III/SAS 6-gigabyte-per-second drive connectivity, and PCI-Express 3 native support for video cards.

OS X Mountain Lion features coming in iOS 6: Notification Center ‘Do Not Disturb’ toggle, Safari iCloud Tabs, and Mail VIPs | 9to5Mac | Apple Intelligence

Sat Jun 09 13:44:44 +0000 2012

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According to trusted sources, iOS 6 will include iCloud Tabs support, Mail VIPs, and a simple, yet handy and so-far praised Notification Center enhancement.
iCloud Tabs is a feature that allows iCloud users to view a list of tabs opened in the Safari web browser across multiple iOS devices and Macs.
Mail VIPs in iOS 6 puts a star next to emails received from a specified group of people.
the ability to quickly disable alerts and banner for notifications in OS X Mountain Lion

Apple to bring full Siri voice-assistant to the iPad with iOS 6: mockup and details | 9to5Mac | Apple Intelligence

Sat Jun 09 13:42:39 +0000 2012

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According to trusted sources
complete Siri voice assistant.
Unlike on the iPhone 4S, Siri for iPad is not a full screen experience.
allow the Siri servers and functionality to grow at a scalable pace.
- This won't make the problem any better by adding iPad too

Facebook in iOS 6: Integration is system-wide, ‘Liking’ of App Store apps present | 9to5Mac | Apple Intelligence

Sat Jun 09 13:48:57 +0000 2012

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Facebook will be integrated into iOS 6 in some fashion.
single sign-on section for all Facebook connected applications is present in the iOS 6
able to post photos to Facebook.
big new social change for the built-in App Store: a feature called “App Liking.”

Apple Reportedly Set to Open Up Apple TV to Third-Party Developers at WWDC - Mac Rumors

Sat Jun 09 14:18:48 +0000 2012

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BGR now briefly reports that Apple will be using the event to introduce a new software development kit (SDK) to allow third-party developers to build apps for the Apple TV.
BGR now briefly reports t
e have heard from a trusted source that Apple will be introducing a TV SDK at WWDC next week. This would enable third-party developers to create software for Apple’s TV products.

Next-Generation iPhone Rumored to Adopt Thinner and Improved Front and Rear Cameras - Mac Rumors

Sat Jun 09 14:18:06 +0000 2012

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KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Apple will be making significant improvements to both front and rear cameras on the next-generation iPhone, advances driven by a desire to decrease the thickness of the device and to improve compatibility with a new 16:9 display.
- from the pictures and videos seen, we are expecting a considerably slimmer iPhone
rear camera on the iPhone will remain at 8 megapixels, but the aperture will be increased from f/2.4 to f/2.2 in order to reduce camera module height by nearly 0.5 mm.
- parts of camera module in rear case itself
front-facing camera, Kuo argues that Apple's move to a 16:9 display will drive a significant boost to HD quality for the front camera

Daring Fireball: How Apple Could Play the Bigger-Display iPhone Thing at WWDC, Which I Swear, I'm Still Not Convinced Is for Real But We're Getting to the Point Where There's an Awful Lot of Smoke for There Not to Be a Fire So Let's Run With It

Sat Jun 09 13:37:49 +0000 2012

How will they announce for iOS, it's a bigger screen without giving it away the iPhone will have a bigger screen? And reasons the extra screen won't just be for a 'Tray'

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In short, “windows” on iOS resize like windows on a Mac. Except instead of the user being able to resize the window in both dimensions to any arbitrary size, on iOS “windows” are expected to resize only in one dimension. (Will Hains is thinking along similar lines.)
encourage developers to be flexible in this regard by changing the way notification banners are displayed.
WebOS notification banners stacked on screen, and the current app shrunk to fit the remaining space.
encourage iOS developers to adopt the recommended APIs to be responsive to changes in available vertical screen space. For now, they could pitch this in the context of shrinking screen space
apps would still get the same 960 × 640 screen area, and the switching dock (the thing you see when you double-press the home button) would be on screen all the time.

I say no way.

First, this would be antithetical to the iOS aesthetic. iOS apps get the whole display, minus only (and optionally!) the status bar. When you launch an app, the device, conceptually, is the app. A persistent app dock would ruin that.

Second, practically, this would be a disaster. An erroneous tap on the icons in the dock would instantly zap you out of the current app. Think about where it would be — right under the keyboard. Miss the space bar by a few pixels and pop — you’re zapped to another app, mid-sentence. I’ve experienced this problem firsthand with Android phones with soft keys underneath the display. It’s a usability disaster.

Third, making the switching dock a persistent on-screen element would solve no problem. Needing to double-press the home button to invoke it is not a hardship.

Nuance's Dragon ID voice login could leap from Android to iOS | TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

Sat Jun 09 13:30:35 +0000 2012

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offering its underlying "voice biometrics" magic directly to Android OEMs with an eight-language kickoff, and more languages expected this year
- The unlocking thing could be useful in certain situations. But Siri generally has to have an API to ever be successful.
customized app launchers/home screens and more with just a brief passphrase uttered by the owner.
Nuance isn't yet saying anything specific about iOS integration for Dragon ID -- "We aren't providing details yet, but we're in discussions with several of the top OEMs,"

Everything We Expect Apple To Announce At WWDC 2012 [Feature] | Cult of Mac

Sat Jun 09 13:30:46 +0000 2012

Summary of all the WWDC ideas