Apple's WWDC 2012
Apple is expected to show off new computer hardware and software updates at this week's Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco.
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Apple expected to unveil applications to take on Google
When Apple Inc kicks off its annual conference for software developers on Monday, all the power players in the Apple universe will be on hand, save the one that is in many ways driving the agenda: Google Inc.
More than ever, the consumer electronics juggernaut finds itself in a pitched battle with the online search giant - in smartphones, cloud computing and the never-ending competition for the hearts and minds of the best software developers.
Apple on Monday is expected to announce its own mapping application, challenging the position of Google Maps as one of the most-valued features on the iPhone. It will unveil closer integration of its iPhone apps and iCloud storage service with all its devices, the latest riposte in its battle with Google's Android smartphone software.
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A 'brief' timeline of the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference:
- First conference was held in 1983 in Monterey, California. Future conferences would be held in San Jose, California and San Francisco's Moscone Center.
- 1996: Project 'Copland' discussed. Copland was supposed to become Mac OS 8, but the project was scrapped, and Apple decided to buy NeXT, which led Apple to develop Mac OS X.
- 1997: No new hardware or software. Instead, Steve Jobs spoke about Apple's ethos and took questions from the crowd.
- 1998: Interim CEO Jobs discussed technical issues relating to Mac OS. Quartz and Carbon are previewed.
- 1999: Jobs unveiled the 5.9 lb PowerBook, giving away laptops to some of the developers in attendance. Mac OS 9 and Mac OS X are teased.
- 2000: Microsoft Office 2000 is previewed. The email client Entourage is introduced for the first time. New hardware, including a new optical mouse and iMac desktops, are introduced.
- 2001: Jobs delivers an update on Mac OS X, which had been released a few months prior to the conference.
- 2002: A 'mock funeral' is held for versions of the Macintosh operating system preceeding Mac OS X. Mac OS 10.2, QuickTime 6 and 'Bonjour,' then known as 'Rendezvous,' are announced. 'Come for the Java, Stay for the Cocoa' is what the banners read.
- 2003: The PowerMac G5 is announced and a preview of Mac OS X Panther is shown. Apple's web browser Safari comes out of beta and the 'iLife' suite of applications (then called 'iApps') is released. Disney's 'Finding Nemo' is screened at the conference, and Apple handed out iSight cameras to those in attendance. Jobs announces the creation of Apple retail stores in California, New York and Japan.
- 2004: Mac OS X Tiger is previewed. Podcast support in iTunes is demoed, and Jobs unveils the first-ever Apple Cinema Displays.
- 2005: Macintosh computers change forever with the introduction of the Intel chips. Mac OS X Leopard is announced. Jobs releases 'impressive' numbers for iPod and Mac sales.
- 2006: Mac OS X Leopard is discussed, and the feature 'Time Machine' is introduced. The Mac Pro replaces the Power Mac G5.
- 2007: The conference opens with a 'Mac vs. PC' ad that pokes fun at the failure of Windows Vista and the Zune. Jobs reveals the release date for the much-anticipated iPhone. Apple's Safari internet browser for Windows is announced.
- 2008: iPhone's 2.0 operating system revealed. The App Store is announced, as is the new iPhone 3G. Mac OS X Snow Leopard is previewed. Apple's .Mac service is relaunched as 'MobileMe.'
- 2009: Phil Schiller steps in for Jobs, who is absent due to medical reasons. The Macbook Pro and Macbook Air line of computers are refreshed with some upgrades. The iPhone 3G[S] is announced. Apple's iOS 3 brings multimedia text messaging and copy/paste to the iPhone.
- 2010: Gizmodo leaks the iPhone 4 before the event. The Retina display is introduced. FaceTime and iMovie come to the iPhone. Tickets for the developer's conference sell out in eight days.
- 2011: Mac OS X Lion, iOS 5 and iCloud are introduced in what would become Jobs' last keynote speech before his death later in the year. iTunes Match is announced as a $24.99 cloud-based music service.
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Inside Moscone for WWDC but in media holding area.by Poornima Gupta via twitter 6/11/2012 4:07:35 PM -
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Two SFPD officers, in uniform, walking around the press holding area outside keynote room at $AAPL WWDC. What are they looking for?by AlexeiReuters via twitter 6/11/2012 4:14:51 PM
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Spotted at Apple WWDC: Intel CEO Paul Otelini, Yelp's Jeremy Stopleman.by AlexeiReuters via twitter 6/11/2012 4:20:11 PM
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Tech biggies at WWDC include Intel CEO. Apple staff just took him inside. Yelp CEO also present for the fun.by Poornima Gupta via twitter 6/11/2012 4:20:38 PM
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Doors opened for Apple WWDC keynote, mad scramble by press to secure seats in the 3 rows that have power outlets.by AlexeiReuters via twitter 6/11/2012 4:34:51 PM
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And yes, we managed to snag seats with coveted power supply. So our laptops should last throughout the keynote...by AlexeiReuters via twitter 6/11/2012 4:36:01 PM
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People standing up, craning necks to see Apple execs walking in, including CFO, head of marketing and (not confirmed) Design chief Jony Iveby AlexeiReuters via twitter 6/11/2012 4:38:10 PM
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Inside the Moscone and will be tweeting the keynote. $AAPLby Poornima Gupta via twitter 6/11/2012 4:46:55 PM
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Apple execs in front row include CFO Peter O, Phil Schiller, software chief Forstall.by Poornima Gupta via twitter 6/11/2012 4:47:19 PM
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Waiting for event to start. p.twimg.com
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Possible things we'll see from today's WWDC keynote: iOS 6 released, Mac refreshes, Siri coming to iPad, Apple TV SDK.
With the exception of the iOS 6 expectation, which has already pretty much been confirmed through signage at the event, the rest are rumors that have been floating around on tech blogs over the past several weeks.
Wouldn't be surprising if we hear something about Steve Jobs as well during the keynote, as last year's WWDC keynote was his final public appearance as CEO of Apple. -
Almost time. Coldplay playing.by Poornima Gupta via twitter 6/11/2012 4:57:01 PM
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RT @adamlashinsky: sightings so far: Ron Conway, Chi-wa Chen, Dave Morrin, Bob Mansfield, Jeremy Stoppelman, Brent Schlender, Katie Cotton.by Poornima Gupta via twitter edited by anthony.derosa 6/11/2012 4:57:43 PM
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Coldplay now playing at apple WWDC. Guessing this is the final track before the show begins.by AlexeiReuters via twitter 6/11/2012 4:58:42 PM
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Here we go...by AlexeiReuters via twitter 6/11/2012 5:00:27 PM
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The sea of media, developers, techies, and fans at Moscone. p.twimg.com
by Poornima Gupta via twitter 6/11/2012 5:00:43 PM -
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Siri starts the event with a weather joke.$AAPLby Poornima Gupta via twitter 6/11/2012 5:01:12 PM
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Siri video kicks things off, doing comedy routine jokes...by AlexeiReuters via twitter 6/11/2012 5:01:24 PM
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Siri talking trash about androidby AlexeiReuters via twitter 6/11/2012 5:02:06 PM
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Siri: how many developers does it take to change a light bulb. None. That's a hardware problem.by Poornima Gupta via twitter 6/11/2012 5:02:23 PM
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Siri on android ice cream sandwich and jelly bean OS: who's making these products, Ben and Jerry?by AlexeiReuters via twitter 6/11/2012 5:03:07 PM
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Siri getting huge applause from crowd. Tim Cook on stage.by Poornima Gupta via twitter 6/11/2012 5:03:14 PM
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Awesome video to start #WWDC. Very funny featuring Siri telling inside jokes. Tim Cook on stage now.by adamlashinsky via twitter 6/11/2012 5:04:21 PM -
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Siri jokes that it's really looking forward to the new Samsung-- the fridge, not the phone. Badambang...by AlexeiReuters via twitter 6/11/2012 5:04:32 PM
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400 million accounts on App Store. Most credit cards on net. 650k apps, 225k just for iPad. #WWDC. 30B apps downloaded. $5B paid to devs.by adamlashinsky via twitter 6/11/2012 5:06:24 PM
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Tim Cook delivering new stas on App store: more than 30 billion apps downloaded to dateby AlexeiReuters via twitter 6/11/2012 5:07:06 PM
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#WWDC sightings so far: Ron Conway, Chi-wa Chen, Dave Morrin, Bob Mansfield, Jeremy Stoppelman, Brent Schlender, Katie Cotton.by adamlashinsky via twitter 6/11/2012 5:07:16 PM
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Cook: app store has 400 mln accounts. Customers have downloaded more than 30 bln apps so far.by Poornima Gupta via twitter 6/11/2012 5:07:32 PM
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Tim Cook says more than 400 million app store accounts, and 650K apps on store...by AlexeiReuters via twitter 6/11/2012 5:08:03 PM
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App store in 155 countries. #WWDC. Cook has good energy and emotion. Wearing untucked dark blue dress shirt and jeans.by adamlashinsky via twitter 6/11/2012 5:08:45 PM
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CEO Tim Cook wearing black shirt, untucked, with jeans. Looking at ease, upbeat & confident giving his 1st WWDC keynote. Siri jokes a hit.by abc7david via twitter 6/11/2012 5:11:00 PM -
#WWDC Now showing feel-good video. How blind people use app to navigate. Teaching anatomy app in Mumbai. AirBnb app showing treehouse.by adamlashinsky via twitter 6/11/2012 5:12:13 PM
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Apple video gives shout out to Airbnb, 3D anatomy appby Poornima Gupta via twitter 6/11/2012 5:12:56 PM
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Some kind of video featuring a treehouse... #wwdcby AlexeiReuters via twitter 6/11/2012 5:12:59 PM
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