WWDC 2010 predictions

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Few Hours separates us from the big event (WWDC10) , and rumors are flying all over cyber space about what Steve & Apple are going to announce, we’ve captured some and would like to share them with you:

Mac Generation reports that Safari 5 and Mac OS X 10.6.4 will be announced at WWDC. According to the published release notes for Safari 5, the update will include:

- Safari Reader: view articles on the web on a single, clutter-free page
- Improved performance. 25% faster Javascript, Better caching and DNS pre-fetching
- Bing Search Option
- Improved HTML 5 support
- Safari Developer Tools
- Smart Address field
- Tab settings
- Hardware acceleration for Windows

- iPhone OS 4 & iPhone 4G ?

It’s guaranteed that Jobs will spend a good portion of the keynote talking about the upcoming iPhone OS 4. New iPhone SDK developer seeds have been regularly released every two weeks until this past week, indicating that Apple is likely saving up the most recent changes for WWDC. We’re not yet sure when the final version will be released to customers.

Also, Apple might finally release it expected iPhone 4G that caused a huge attention when a prototype was “supposedly” lost from an apple employee two months back, The device is said to be much faster that its predecessor and would allow video chatting (iChat) with dual cameras and flash!!

Cloud-Based iTunes / MobileMe

While some observers have speculated about a possible launch of a cloud-based iTunes service at WWDC, industry sources suggest such a service isn’t imminent. Steve Jobs did reveal earlier this week, however, that Apple has been working on some sort of wireless syncing for the iPhone.

One unconfirmed rumor has also suggested that Apple may begin offering a free version of MobileMe as part of a cloud-based initiative.

- Mac Pro / 27″ Display

Apple’s Mac Pro line is overdue for updates. The last revision for the Mac Pro was in March 2009. Intel has already introduced new processors that would be suitable for the Mac Pro, though volume shipments of the 6-core Xeon chips were delayed until June. We’ve also heard whispers that Apple could be readying the new Mac Pros very soon.

A report from earlier this year also indicated that Apple was prepping a new 27″ LED Cinema Display for launch “by June”. The display is said to utilize the same panel used in the 27″ iMac and closely resemble the 24″ LED Cinema Display that launched in late 2008.

- Apple TV

A recent rumor reported that Apple was working on a completely revamped Apple TV. While streaming content will be the focus of the device, users will also have the option of pairing the new Apple TV with a Time Capsule for external local storage.

The new device is said to be based directly on iPhone OS 4. If true, WWDC might be a natural venue to introduce the device, although the report indicated that we should not expect an announcement there as Apple seeks to keep attention focused primarily on the iPhone.

More predictions to come, Got any?!? please don’t hesitate to share them with us, post your comments…..

WWDC10 Live Coverage

Category : Discussions, Events, Podcast

Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2010 is going to kick-start tomorrow June 7th 2010 with the usual Steve Jobs Keynote, and as usual, we are going to be covering it Live with an exclusive live Podcast to keep up to the minute with all the exciting announces from the keynote floor, our visitors can participate in the live show with their (thoughts, comments or questions) on our live iChat Room (Q8mug) ,via twitter (@q8mug) or email (admin@q8mug.com) .

Our live coverage should kick start @8:00PM (Local Kuwait Time) 9:00AM CST , 12:00PM EST, and 6:00PM GMT.

See you then ;-)

Jobs says “We won’t be disappointed”

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Category : News

A reader of the rumor site “MacRumors” (Bryan Webster) emailed Mr. Jobs after the media buzz about google last week, he inquired Jobs about what apple is going to announce this WWDC  :

“I hope you have some good WWDC announcements to blow [Google] out of the water”

Mr. Jobs simply replies :

“You won’t be disappointed”

Let’s wait and see what Jobs & Apple have up their sleeves this coming June, The World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2010 is going to take place during the period of June 7th-11th.

Source : MacRumors

WWDC 2009 Keynote Video

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Apple Posted the Keynote to the WWDC 09 event, You can stream it from Apple’s site >>Here<<

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Few Hours to WWDC09

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Only few hours seperates us from the opening Keynote of Apples WWDC09, Lines are being formed as we speak and fans are eager to know what apple is going to show up it sleevs, New iPhones , New Hardware, Snow Leopard… etc, rumors are everywhere but only time would tell which ones are going to be true.

So join us  at 8PM (Kuwait Local Time) were we’ll be having a live update from the event as it happens.

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Video Chat on the upcoming iPhone?

Category : News

Another shot that shows video chat on the upcoming iPhone , sources on the net still insists that the new iPhone would feature video chat (not sure if it would support iChat), But the photo above clearly shows that it would really become a reality.

Yet again we will have to wait till Apple officially announce the feature either by WWDC o9 Keynote or to follow it up with a special media event which will mark the return of Steve Jobs.

Source : Gizmodo

Is this the new iPhone?

Category : News

We’ll find out tomorrow…..  Join us for a live feed of the WWDC 09 Keynote Tomorrow (June 8th) by 8PM (Local Kuwait Time)

Steve Jobs on Track for a June Return to Coincide with a Media Event?

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The Wall Street Journal reports that Steve Jobs is on track to return from his six-month medical leave of absence later this month.

While Mr. Jobs has been on sick leave, some Apple directors have gotten weekly updates about his medical condition from the CEO’s physician, according to a person familiar with the matter. Mr. Jobs’s recovery “is coming along” and he is on schedule to return to work later this month, said this person, who has seen Mr. Jobs in recent weeks.

“He was one real sick guy,” added this person. “Fundamentally he was starving to death over a nine-month period. He couldn’t digest protein. [But] he took corrective action.”

While there has been much speculation about whether Jobs will make an appearance at next week’s Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple has continued to officially claim that he will not return until the end of the month. The Wall Street Journal’s sources claim that, true to Jobs’ style of showmanship, Apple is preparing for his return to coincide with a media event of some sort.
Much of the buzz appears to be conjecture of the type that has swirled around Apple and Mr. Jobs for years. But two people who do business with Apple said senior Apple managers have told them the company is now trying to coordinate Mr. Jobs’s return with a product launch or public event.

The report also cites a source who claims that the next-generation iPhone is ready to be introduced at WWDC, with a launch to possibly occur by early July in order to accommodate owners of the original iPhone whose two-year contracts will begin expiring. The source, who has seen the iPhone, reports that the iPhone will be similar in appearance to the iPhone 3G but will possess more processing power and have additional features such as video editing, claims which are consistent with previous reports.

Source : MacRumors

Apple Announces WWDC 2009 Keynote given by Phil Schiller

Category : News

Apple today issued a press release announcing that the keynote address for its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference will be held on June 8th at 10 AM Pacific Time. The keynote will be given by a team of executives led by Phil Schiller, senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing.

Apple also announced that it will be issuing a final Developer Preview version of OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard at the event.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs is currently taking a medical leave of absence until June, and many have hoped that he will make his first public reappearance at WWDC. While today’s announcement does not preclude an appearance by Jobs, it does appear that, unless plans change, he will not play his traditional keynote role, While AppleInsider believes that Jobs would return following WWDC to announce new iPhones.

Source : Apple , Macrumors, AppleInsider