WWDC 2013
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Pulse

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244 months

Saturday 8th June 2013
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I'm surprised there isn't a thread on this already... Others are normally quite interested in what may happen, and with a reported new version of iOS, it could be quite good.

I'm hoping for a significantly updated MacBook Air, as mine is approaching 3 years old now and I fancy something new (although it still feels brand new).

silent k

783 posts

257 months

Saturday 8th June 2013
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I'm hoping for a big update to iOS, by the sounds of it iOS 7 is going to be announced but it's going to need to be quite drastic to impress people. It needs to be more than a graphics update as well, more dynamic icons would be a start. Like Windows tiles, but with an Apple twist I guess!

Edit : Also quite a niche one this but I hope they update/ fix notifications so they work properly with my Pebble watch. Being able to access unread email, text etc counts as well would be good for the watch too, so they can be shown on the watch.

Edited by silent k on Saturday 8th June 11:09

Murph7355

41,380 posts

282 months

Saturday 8th June 2013
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Pulse said:
I'm surprised there isn't a thread on this already... Others are normally quite interested in what may happen, and with a reported new version of iOS, it could be quite good.

I'm hoping for a significantly updated MacBook Air, as mine is approaching 3 years old now and I fancy something new (although it still feels brand new).
Subtle move of people away from Apple maybe? Increased interest in Android and other systems spreading the hysteria load?

iOS needs a full revamp. Will be good to see what they do there.

Not really sure what they could do with the Air to improve it - have had my 11" version for a couple of years and the only aspect it's lacking in is the microphone which plays up incessantly (but intermittently hence the Apple Store weren't much use).

A bigger hard disk might be nice, but my current 256Gb one's more than workable. A nicer screen? Current one's fine (perhaps a reduction in bezel size and overall footprint?). Perhaps more connectivity? But 2x USB and WiFi hasn't been an issue in the last two years....

I'd quite like for them to improve the media centre type capabilities of their products. But the Mac Mini I have running XBMC works very nicely, so it'd have to be very slick to make me want to dip my hand in my pocket.

tim0409

5,822 posts

185 months

Saturday 8th June 2013
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Murph7355 said:
Pulse said:
I'm surprised there isn't a thread on this already... Others are normally quite interested in what may happen, and with a reported new version of iOS, it could be quite good.

I'm hoping for a significantly updated MacBook Air, as mine is approaching 3 years old now and I fancy something new (although it still feels brand new).
Subtle move of people away from Apple maybe? Increased interest in Android and other systems spreading the hysteria load?

iOS needs a full revamp. Will be good to see what they do there.

Not really sure what they could do with the Air to improve it - have had my 11" version for a couple of years and the only aspect it's lacking in is the microphone which plays up incessantly (but intermittently hence the Apple Store weren't much use).

A bigger hard disk might be nice, but my current 256Gb one's more than workable. A nicer screen? Current one's fine (perhaps a reduction in bezel size and overall footprint?). Perhaps more connectivity? But 2x USB and WiFi hasn't been an issue in the last two years....

I'd quite like for them to improve the media centre type capabilities of their products. But the Mac Mini I have running XBMC works very nicely, so it'd have to be very slick to make me want to dip my hand in my pocket.
The MBA's should see a significant increase in battery life if (as most people expect) they move over to the new Intel Haswell chips. I have a 2012 i5 13" MBA and it is by far the best laptop if I have ever owned, so it will be interesting to see what they announce on Monday.

Pulse

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10,922 posts

244 months

Saturday 8th June 2013
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Murph7355 said:
Subtle move of people away from Apple maybe? Increased interest in Android and other systems spreading the hysteria load?

iOS needs a full revamp. Will be good to see what they do there.

Not really sure what they could do with the Air to improve it - have had my 11" version for a couple of years and the only aspect it's lacking in is the microphone which plays up incessantly (but intermittently hence the Apple Store weren't much use).

A bigger hard disk might be nice, but my current 256Gb one's more than workable. A nicer screen? Current one's fine (perhaps a reduction in bezel size and overall footprint?). Perhaps more connectivity? But 2x USB and WiFi hasn't been an issue in the last two years....

I'd quite like for them to improve the media centre type capabilities of their products. But the Mac Mini I have running XBMC works very nicely, so it'd have to be very slick to make me want to dip my hand in my pocket.
Agreed on the MacBook Air, to be honest. I would just like a new machine, and my 64GB HDD isn't enough. Better battery life would also be nice if possible, but the smaller bezel would be even nicer.

My Air has been one of my best buys - really excellent.

va1o

16,104 posts

233 months

Monday 10th June 2013
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Bookmarked hehe

Also seems they are streaming on the Apple TV so I'll be watching it on there, starts 6PM UK time.

Hoping for Haswell MacBooks and iMacs along with a Retina iPad mini and new design for the full size iPad but we'll have to see. So far it seems the only certainty is iOS 7.

Pulse

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Monday 10th June 2013
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va1o, where have you been m'laddo? I thought you of all people would have posted this thread before me!

Good to see you in here.

va1o

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233 months

Monday 10th June 2013
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Pulse said:
va1o, where have you been m'laddo? I thought you of all people would have posted this thread before me!

Good to see you in here.
Yeah I haven't been following it as much as I used to, looking forward to tonight but my bank balance isn't! Hope all is well with you thumbup

x5x3

2,433 posts

279 months

Monday 10th June 2013
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va1o said:
looking forward to tonight but my bank balance isn't!
+1


Pulse

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Monday 10th June 2013
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va1o said:
Yeah I haven't been following it as much as I used to, looking forward to tonight but my bank balance isn't! Hope all is well with you thumbup
All good here, ta! I am off to New York in 2 days, so could be tempted to pick one up there if they have a revised MBA in stock...

I had to check my C/C limit the other day, just in case!

ajprice

32,615 posts

222 months

Monday 10th June 2013
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Hopefully I can get home in time to get watching on the Apple TV tonight.

page3

5,169 posts

277 months

Monday 10th June 2013
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Apps on AppleTV please.

qube_TA

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271 months

Monday 10th June 2013
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page3 said:
Apps on AppleTV please.
This.



Pulse

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10,922 posts

244 months

Monday 10th June 2013
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I think as usual I won't be watching... I'll just wait for va1o's updates on here, which are always useful!

silent k

783 posts

257 months

Monday 10th June 2013
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page3 said:
Apps on AppleTV please.
Quite a few people seem to be mentioning this as a possibility. I've never quite seen the point of the Apple TV, it seems a bit half baked, apps might give it a purpose.

TheHeretic

73,668 posts

281 months

Monday 10th June 2013
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Just noticed an 'Apple Events' icon has appeared on my Apple TV.



Edited by TheHeretic on Monday 10th June 16:47

MEC

2,624 posts

299 months

Monday 10th June 2013
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Apple UK Store is down......

silent k

783 posts

257 months

Monday 10th June 2013
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The streaming has just started here http://www.apple.com/apple-events/june-2013/

ajprice

32,615 posts

222 months

Monday 10th June 2013
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I wonder if anyone in that crowd had the balls to take a Nexus 7 in hehe

Mr Noble

6,538 posts

259 months

Monday 10th June 2013
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Watching live on Apple TV.

Never thought I was this much of a geek. nerd