Apple kicked off the 2010 Worldwide Developers Conference with their annual press conference hosted by none other then Steve Jobs. It all started off with a little jazz music and then the things we’ve been waiting for. Since we weren’t in attendance and Gizmodo didn’t have their livefeed – it was a little bit harder this time. Hit the jump for the details.
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Glenn alluded to earlier that there hasn’t been a list of what to happen at WWDC, that’s because he hasn’t read this post. Of the staff, Charlie is the least interested in WWDC 2010 (although he will be buying a new iPhone), so it seemed appropriate that I write this post. (Yes, that was third then first person – get used to it) And since there really wasn’t a whole lot of non-WWDC Apple news (there actually is really little news on most weekends anyways) – it seemed logical to put this in the same post.
Matt Warman of the Telegraph decided to inform users not to buy the next iPhone. It wasn’t pretty. Charlie’s thoughts after the jump. Here’s what Gruber had to say about this article…
Matt Warman wins the race as the first major technology writer to trash the unreleased next-generation iPhone, sight unseen.
Finished reading the update from Tuesday yet? Apple seeded the newest release of Mac OS X 10.6.4 with no known issues. After all of the coverage around Foxconn and the suicides occurring at their factory, Foxconn raised salaries 30%, although claiming that it had nothing to do with the suicides. Seems as if the Mac mini is not in high supply and oh yeah, WWDC is in five days. Seems the DOJ is not so happy with Apple. Steve was at this thing called D8. After being attacked by Jobs, Flurry Analytics changed some things.
More photos of a white iPhone have emerged. (If this thing doesn’t come out it will be hilarious) Then the spare parts guide came out. Apple pulled an app, while sort of – Widgets anyone? AT&T has had a busy 48 hours. First, they overhauled the way their data plans for the iPhone and iPad operated. Don’t worry though, if you’re a current iPhone customer you can keep your unlimited data plan. AT&T also topped a new report for the fastest 3G connection. Someone thought that e-mailing AT&T CEO would be a good idea to show their displeasure for the new data plans, turns out that’ll get you a cease and desist letter. AT&T then implemented common sense and apologized. After all that, Verizon claimed they weren’t get the iPhone soon. Although that didn’t stop them from testing the iPad.
Speaking of the iPad, AdMob updated its SDK to support the iPad. S3 Graphics is trying to prevent the iPad and iPhone from staying on the market. Thirteen fifth graders got free iPads because of a picture the were in.
Finally, here’s a video of an awesome felt-tip lego printer.
So… let’s try to catch you up on all of the news in the past five days. A couple days ago Steve Ballmer was in the news quite a bit. First, he had to answer questions regarding Apple’s surpassing marketcap. Then there were some thoughts that he was going to go to WWDC and then he squashed those. After all that marketcap shenanigans, a new report put Apple.com as the number two online retailer.
In the storefront world it was also a big weekend with numerous stores celebrating their Grand Openings. Seems Apple stores and Microsoft showrooms(?) are going to be in a lot of the same places, wonder who will sell more? Just to be clear, this is a Trojan horse. Intego also found some spyware in free screensavers. Despite the ongoing Google/Apple war, those using Windows at Google are going to have to find a new OS. Doesn’t Google make an OS?
In WWDC news, Engadget received information regarding what it believes to be the next Apple TV, Google you’re screwed. Boy Genius Reports believes that a new iTunes.com and Macs are coming at WWDC.
Foxconn has not had a whole lot of people defending it, but a new article pointed out that in reality Foxconn’s suicide rate is below average. Steve cited this here. Then there was the theory that the migrant workers were really the ones to blame. In the mean time, Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn’s parent) has raised wages 20%. A new report says that Apple might be giving a share of its profits to the employees at Foxconn. Turns out it will be around .7%.
In patent news, Apple filed for something regarding an iPhone headset. Apple announced a new rendition of QuickTime to the patent office with some fun stuff. There were some pictures thrown around regarding cloud syncing and solar iPhone charging. Two patents for the Magic Mouse made their way around the internets. Cupertino won a whole bunch of Designs: Part 1 & Part 2. In trademark news, Apple is facing a lawsuit regarding iAd.
Then there was all the iPad news. The iPad was launched internationally in nine countries, that shockingly brought down Vodafone’s servers and the device shockingly sold well.The big news was the new sales numbers, 2 million in 58 days. Self-publishing books are allowed in the iBooks Store.
Just in case you were wondering, the iPhone grew more then the Android did in May. AT&T said that four out of ten iPhones sold are to enterprise customers. If anyone is doubting the new iPhone is coming, Telefonica (Spain) removed the iPhone 3G and 3GS. AT&T is going to begin offering insurance for the iPhone, yes it’s a hell of a lot more expensive then Squaretrade. Apple is allegedly looking into Bing implementation in iPhone 4… where have we heard this before? In addition, Apple randomly turned on Places geotagging and perhaps flashlight mode? A Czech iPhone site confirmed the new high-res screen on the iPhone. A Portugese site then got some video of the inside of the next iPhone. There were some random parts floating around China. In addition, Kevin Rose may or may not be rather familiar with the next iPhone. AT&T is apparently installing large displays in its stores for the upcoming iPhone, no reference to high-res or anything. Skype 2.0 was announced brining quite a few key features, for free.
Finally congrats to the popular Mac forum, MacRumors, who reached 10 million forum posts.
I know, we lied. We said: A. the news wouldn’t come at 5:30 on weekdays and B. it would come every day. Quit complaining… Monster news day kicks off today. Yesterday, Apple gave a slight bump to the MacBook. Seems certain MacBook Pros are having issues. For those that need the visual breakdown of Apple’s success, 9to5Mac gives you this chart of Q2 2010. Apple is rumored to be making Final Cut Studio more prosumer-like. Isn’t that why they have Final Cut Express? Apple then clarified the rumor. The Apple-Google fight is still going on, this time over AdMob/iAds. Apple has been sued for selling music over the internet.
In the Mac OS X world. Apple released the latest build of Mac OS X 10.6.4 to developers. Apple then released a Java update for Leopard and Snow Leopard to the public. In today’s version of patents. Apple filed for a trademark of the Remote icon. They also took up trademarking the MobileMe iDisk logo. Cupertino won MacBook & Media Player patents. Apple filed for a trademark of the retail Apple Store.
It was yet another bad week for Apple suppliers. Wintek claims that it gave the workers who were poisoned at its factory proper medical care. Then, a report from one of China’s leading newspaper exposed some incredible stuff regarding what goes on at Foxconn.
The Verizon CEO talked about having an iPad. Then all of those fun rumors regarding the Verizon iPhone started up again. But AT&T’s head isn’t scared. And then some crazy ideas regarding an all white iPhone emerged.
Apple released iPhone OS 4 Beta. A bunch of new features came including… tethering! (AT&T had no comment.) One that isn’t there is “Airplane Mode” prompting. Seems some people have kindly made some cases to protect Gizmodo’s $5000 iPhone. Apple has claimed 72% of the Japanese smartphone market. Steve must really like Vietnam. Now there is a prototype iPod touch with camera floating around.
iPhone mobile payments should be starting soon. Seems as if an iPhone heart rate monitor is going to be launching on June 1st. It was a big 36 hours for the app that was Tweetie and is now Twitter for iPhone. First, it was pulled from the app store. Then it quietly reemerged in the App Store with a very familiar icon. Then it went live.
So there was tons of news. Vietnam is Steve Jobs favorite country given the new leaks regarding the MacBook. AT&T is planning some updates. Finally, Steve and Gawker had an interesting conversation.
