Apple WWDC 2012 Thread

[Russic]

Originally Posted by Devils'Advocate

And there we go... no iPhone 5. Nothing earth-shattering announced. Boooring.

I don't think it was ever reasonable to expect an iPhone 5. With them being released in the fall now it doesn't make sense to announce it this early. Apple generally announces things either on launch day or a few weeks prior. Also, an iPhone is way too big to have an event with other stuff. An iPhone gets its own event for sure.

I thought the event was very impressive. The iOS 6 stuff is fantastic.

[Regular_John]

Originally Posted by Devils'Advocate

And there we go... no iPhone 5. Nothing earth-shattering announced. Boooring.

A 15.4" laptop with a resolution of 2880x1800. 220 pixels per inch... we're starting to rival print quality in a digital display... oh and they made it thinner to boot.

I'd say we're within a decade of true "interactive paper", and this is one of the important steps along the way. What is "earth-shattering" in your world? If Zombie Jobs™ had risen from the grave to deliver the iPhone 7?

A retina display in a laptop is indeed earth-shattering, it will provide the first opportunity for content producers (those guys making all your fun apps) to work in a true native resolution instead of scaling up/down and tweaking along the way.

If it were in the budget right now I'd order a retina macbook in a heart beat.

[kermitology]

I want the beta.. I want it right effing now!

[FanIn80]

Originally Posted by kermitology

I want the beta.. I want it right effing now!

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[kermitology]

Originally Posted by FanIn80

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Pfft.. I'm on a Mac.

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[FanIn80]

New Mac Pros in the store too!

[MarchHare]

Originally Posted by FanIn80

New Mac Pros in the store too!

According to user comments at macrumors (consider the source), it's barely an upgrade. It's just a slight speed bump to the CPU(s); they didn't add Thunderbolt support or even update the GPU to a model newer than 2010 (Radeon 5770).

[FanIn80]

Originally Posted by MarchHare

According to user comments at macrumors (consider the source), it's barely an upgrade. It's just a slight speed bump to the CPU(s); they didn't add Thunderbolt support or even update the GPU to a model newer than 2010 (Radeon 5770).

Yeah, I'm actually just noticing that. I started going through the customization options, and there's really not a lot of awesomeness there. New Xeon processors and a larger amount of standard RAM. 5770 Radeon is pretty harsh.

I went into this event looking for a desktop. It was either going to be an iMac or a Mac Pro (whichever got the better updates). They didn't touch the iMac at all, and the Mac Pro updates are pretty wonky... yeesh. That sucks.

[You Need a Thneed]

New Airport Express:

http://www.macrumors.com/2012/06/11/...rport-express/

[You Need a Thneed]

When will iOS6 be available? I'm assuming Siri still wont be for anything but the 4S?

[MarchHare]

Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed

When will iOS6 be available? I'm assuming Siri still wont be for anything but the 4S?

I heard in the fall, likely just in time for the iPhone 5.

[Robotic]

Any idea how long it normally takes for the Apple store to open after a presentation?

[You Need a Thneed]

New iPad Smart case:

http://www.macrumors.com/2012/06/11/...case-for-ipad/

[You Need a Thneed]

Originally Posted by Robotic

Any idea how long it normally takes for the Apple store to open after a presentation?

US store is open, Canadian store shouldn't be long.

[HELPNEEDED]

Are the old macbooks giong to be discounted, does'nt seem like a massive upgrade.

[woob]

Unimpressed with iOS6 update. I am looking forward to the official Google Maps app, now that iOS6 uses Apple's own mapping software.

[OldDutch]

Originally Posted by woob

Unimpressed with iOS6 update. I am looking forward to the official Google Maps app, now that iOS6 uses Apple's own mapping software.

Some good features, but why on earth on the 6th version can you not put info on the Lock screen!?! You know, like a forecast, or email summary..

And they wonder why we jailbreak. Still no SBSettings comparable either...

Whatever, keeps Cydia running.

[sclitheroe]

Originally Posted by Russic

In that same vein, it's coming to 3GS phones and up, which is quite impressive.

On the 3gs it'll be iOS 6 in name only it feels like:

Some features may not be available in all countries or all areas. Flyover and turn-by-turn navigation will be available only on iPhone 4S and iPad 2 or later. Cellular data charges may apply.
Siri will be available only on iPhone 4S and iPad (3rd generation) and requires Internet access. Siri may not be available in all languages or all areas, and features may vary by area. Cellular data charges may apply.
Shared Photo Streams requires iOS 6 on iPhone 4 or later or iPad 2 or later, or a Mac computer with OS X Mountain Lion. An up-to-date browser is required for accessing shared photo streams on the web.
FaceTime over a cellular network requires iPhone 4 or later, or iPad 2 or later with cellular data capability. Carrier data charges may apply. FaceTime is not available in all countries.
VIP list and VIP and Flagged smart mailboxes will be available on iPhone 4 or later and iPad 2 or later.
Offline Reading List will be available on iPhone 4 or later and iPad 2 or later.

[woob]

Originally Posted by OldDutch

Some good features, but why on earth on the 6th version can you not put info on the Lock screen!?! You know, like a forecast, or email summary..

And they wonder why we jailbreak. Still no SBSettings comparable either...

Whatever, keeps Cydia running.

Agree - For the first time since I first got on board the iPhone wagon, I'm seriously considering looking elsewhere. The only problem is I haven't felt, in my limited use of other phones, that they are as polished as iOS in a useability fashion. I'm hoping that by the time I'm up for hardware renewal in October, someone has built a kick butt Windows phone I can move over to.

[You Need a Thneed]

The store is up in Canada.