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Message: Here’s what to expect from Apple’s big developer conference
Here’s what to expect from Apple’s big developer conference - Yahoo Finance
Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference starts Monday
Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook kicks of his company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) Monday in San Francisco with a keynote that promises to give us a look at just what Apple has been cooking up for the past year. Rumors abound about big changes to Apple’s major software offerings including iOS, OS X and WatchOS.
I’ll be on the ground live blogging WWDC from San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium beginning at 10 a.m. ET. Until then, let's take a look at some of the best predictions and leaks about what Apple is expected to unveil.
iOS 10
The next version of Apple’s mobile operating system, iOS 10 is rumored to bring improvements to the OS’s interface, give Siri a bit more control and feature a big update for Apple Music.
iOS 10 will get a refreshed design with new notifications, according to 9to5Mac. Likewise, CNET says Apple Music will receive a much-needed facelift. Those Apple Music updates will include an easier to navigate interface and tighter integration between streaming and music downloads, according to a Bloomberg report.
Apple may also end up giving Siri more freedom within iOS 10. Gizmodo says the iPhone maker will open up its Siri software development kit to third-party app developers, meaning you may soon be able to use Siri across a wider variety of apps.
Overall iOS security will likely be improved, especially considering the controversy surrounding the FBI’s success in unlocking the San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone 5C.
Oh, and expect to see some form of hub for HealthKit apps and devices.
OS X
Siri is finally making the move to your MacBook — at least, according to a litany of reports and rumors across tech media. It’s not clear how Siri will work on the desktop or how it will function, but 9to5Mac says the voice assistant will be in the top right corner of the screen next to the Spotlight search icon.
If it happens, the decision to bring Siri to Macs would resemble Microsoft’s move to transplant its Cortana voice assistant from its Windows Phone devices to its desktop and laptop computers.
Tim Cook and company might also bring the iPhone and iPad’s Touch ID fingerprint sensor to Apple’s Mac line, which could give users quicker access to their computers than typing in a lengthy, easy-to-forget password.
Apple’s OS X for Macs isn’t just getting new features this year; it might also get a new name. Apple could change the name of the OS to MacOS to better align with the naming conventions used for its iOS, WatchOS and tvOS operating systems, according to several reports.
tvOS
Apple finally got serious with its Apple TV last year with the unveiling of a new version of the streaming box and debut of its tvOS operating system. This year you can expect to see a renewed push into non-streaming apps such as those for Airbnb and Guilt. We could also see a bit more integration with Apple’s Homekit apps and Homekit-enabled appliances.
watchOS
So far, mum’s the word on the next version of Apple’s watchOS. However, we’re speculating that the watchOS 3 will offer slight performance and battery life improvements, as well as a handful of new watch faces.
Hardware
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is meant to showcase what the company has to offer software developers. While Apple previously debuted hardware offerings at the show, it seems as though this year will focus specifically on the company’s digital wares. In other words, don’t expect to see anything in terms of a new Apple Watch, MacBook or Mac.
Email Daniel at dhowley@yahoo-inc.com; follow him on Twitter at @DanielHowley.
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