WWDC: Dissecting the 3G iPhone
AR Communications Senior Vice President Carmi Levy sits down with BetaNews' Ed Oswald to make sense of Apple's announcements at WWDC 2008. In the first of two parts, the enterprise and data features of the iPhone are discussed.
Ed Oswald, BetaNews: Carmi, thanks for taking the time to help us sort through the news today. It's been a big day for Apple, especially when it comes to the distribution. What do you make of that?
WWDC keynote: Some notable no-shows
With the spotlight growing every time Apple puts on a major show, many feel it would be nice if the company would leave some real estate open for some Mac-related innovations. The keynote came and went, and the Mac was absent.
There was a time when Apple's World-Wide Developers' Conference spotlighted a little device that used to be all the rage, called the Macintosh. But for the entire two hours of CEO Steve Jobs' keynote speech at Moscone Center in San Francisco this morning, the attention was on the 3G iPhone and the iPhone SDK 2.0.
WWDC: MobileMe to replace .mac, sync iPhones with Macs, PCs
Calling it "Exchange for the rest of us," Apple debuted MobileMe, which allows users to push e-mail, contacts, and calendars directly to devices.
The new service will apparently replace .mac, and will work much the same way. However, now the iPhone and PC have been added to the mix, enabling personal information to be exchanged in a network consisting of an iPhone and a Mac or PC.
WWDC: With iPhone 2.0, the SDK is now the key element
Apple CEO Steve Jobs began his keynote at WWDC at Moscone Center in San Fransisco, with a discussion on the new firmware for iPhones, complete with enterprise support, the final release of the SDK, and new end-user features.
To a packed hall, Jobs said that the iPhone 2.0 beta program has been a huge success: In the 95 days since the SDK was first released, it has been downloaded some 250,000 times. About 25,000 applied for the beta, however Apple only accepted 4,000 of them.
WWDC may see beta debut of Mac OS X 10.6
While much of the buzz surrounding Apple's annual developer event has been about the iPhone, news reports indicate the company may also debut the newest release of its operating system at WWDC.
Hints of the next major OS upgrade first surfaced in the iPhone SDK, where Mac OS X 10.6 is reportedly referred to within the code. Additionally, Apple's invitation has dubbed this year's WWDC "a landmark event in more ways than one," suggesting that the iPhone won't be the sole topic.
Jobs WWDC keynote to showcase OS X, iPhone
Apple detailed Tuesday the content of Jobs' keynote at WWDC, in a sort of confirmation that announcements there will involve the iPhone..
As expected, the keynote will take place on the first day of the conference, June 9, at 10am. According to a statement from the company, Jobs will be joined by "a team of Apple executives" to show off the company's current operating system.
Jobs to Keynote Apple WWDC 2007
Apple confirmed the appearance of Steve Jobs at the Worldwide Developers Conference on June 11, Tuesday, saying he will be the keynote speaker at the event. Although it typically keeps the subject matter of his keynotes under wraps, the Cupertino, California company said developers will be shown a feature-complete version of Mac OS X Leopard and attendees will be given a beta copy to take home for final testing.
The WWDC runs from June 11-15 and includes some 150 sessions on various topics on Mac OS X software development. While Apple has traditionally also used the event to launch hardware products, Apple rumor sites have thus far not reported any possible hardware announcements.
Apple Sets Date for 2007 WWDC
Apple said Tuesday that it had set a date for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, a gathering where the company shows off development techniques and technologies to Macintosh developers. This year's conference will take place in San Francisco, Calif. from June 11-15.
It is possible that Mac OS X 10.5, code-named Leopard, may make its first appearance at the conference, as WWDC has sometimes been used as a launch pad for new software and hardware products. For example, at last year's event, Apple completed its transition to the Intel platform with the Mac Pro, as well as offering a sneak peek at Leopard.
Apple to Preview 'Leopard' at WWDC
Apple said Monday that CEO Steve Jobs and a team of executives would preview the next version of Mac OS X, code-named "Leopard," in a keynote at the Apple Worldwide Developer Conference in August. As well as the demonstration, the company said it planned to give attendees information on how to take advantage of the new features in Apple's next-generation operating system.
The event will run from August 7 to 11, 2006. The preview of Leopard was somewhat expected, as the Cupertino company normally previews its new operating systems at the confab. Details on the expected new features coming in Leopard were not disclosed, although it is known that Boot Camp, the technology that makes running Windows possible on a Mac, will be included in the release.
WWDC Bumped as Apple Readies 'Panther' Preview
Apple announced it has decided to push back its Worldwide Developers Conference from May 19 to June 23 in order to give the company time to finish a preview version of the next Mac OS X release, code-named "Panther."
The 2003 Worldwide Developers Conference will now take place from June 23 to June 27 in San Francisco, instead of San Jose. 170 sessions are planned for the conference, covering areas such as application frameworks, graphics and hardware.
Why finance teams need 'ambient intelligence' [Q&A]
The world is changing faster than ever, putting pressure on CFOs to create more value and be more strategic and collaborative.
Finance leaders are not only expected to understand the entire business, but they are also bogged down by the administrative work of backward-looking reporting and controls.
Apple Developer Academy to equip students with AI skills
Apple announced today an extensive expansion of its educational offerings, introducing a dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) curriculum for all Apple Developer Academy students and mentors. Starting this fall, the program will be accessible to learners across 18 academies in six countries, including Brazil, Indonesia, Italy, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and the United States.
This initiative aims to integrate AI training as a fundamental component of the Apple Developer Academy's core curriculum, alongside established areas such as coding, design, and marketing. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the burgeoning iOS app economy and beyond, equipping them with the skills necessary to contribute effectively to their local communities and the global market.
Apple takes a gamble on AI, but rolls a critical miss on dice
At its WWDC yesterday, Apple unveiled its first major foray into modern artificial intelligence, or "Apple Intelligence" as it prefers to call it.
The company may have been slow to adopt the technology, but it’s now going all-in. Apple Intelligence will be baked into the upcoming iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, offering new writing tools for rewriting, proofreading, and summarizing text across apps, Genmoji for personalized emojis, and a significantly improved Siri.
Apple unveils iOS 18: Enhanced customization, redesigned Photos app, and new Apple Intelligence
At WWDC today, Apple took the wraps off iOS 18, a major update to the iPhone operating system that offers a wealth of new customization options, a comprehensive redesign of the Photos app, improved communication tools, and the introduction of Apple Intelligence, the company's "personal intelligence" system.
With iOS 18, users gain greater control over their Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Control Center. Apps and widgets can be arranged in any open space on the Home Screen and users can customize buttons at the bottom of the Lock Screen. The redesigned Control Center offers quick access to frequently used controls, such as media playback, Home controls, and connectivity options. Users can also add controls from supported third-party apps.
Apple Intelligence coming to iPhone, iPad and Mac
Today at its latest WWDC, Apple unveiled Apple Intelligence, a new artificial intelligence system integrated into the upcoming iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia operating systems. Making use of generative models and personal context, Apple Intelligence aims to simplify and enhance user tasks through deep integration with Apple devices.
Apple Intelligence introduces a wealth of new writing tools that allow users to rewrite, proofread, and summarize text across various apps including Mail, Notes, and Pages. The tools aim to improve writing efficiency and quality by providing different versions of text, grammar checks, and summaries.
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