“In less than a month, Apple will kick off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco,” Dave Smith reports for ReadWrite. “Apple typically uses this event to unveil new versions of its mobile and desktop operating systems, and WWDC 2014 should be no different.”
“At last year’s event, Apple’s iOS 7 was easily the star of the show. The new version of Apple’s mobile operating system was packed with the most striking visual and functional changes since the very first iPhone operating system arrived in 2007. iOS 7 was the first iOS version directly managed by Apple’s lead designer, Sir Jony Ive, who took over ‘human interface’ duties in late 2012 after longtime iOS chief Scott Forstall got the boot following the disastrous launch of the Apple Maps app as part of iOS 6,” Smith writes. “Considering iOS 7 was generally better reviewed than its predecessors, iOS 8 is expected to arrive with plenty of polish as well as some new features. (Apple typically releases the latest version of iOS to the public just a few days before launching its newest iPhone, which usually takes place in the fall.) But what can users actually expect from iOS 8, even before its presumed unveiling at WWDC 2014?”
Smith writes, “pple didn’t have much time to focus on Maps in time for last year’s release of iOS 7—an effort that required borrowing engineers from the Mac team in order to ship on time. But this year, Apple is expected to release a major update to its Maps app that will reportedly accommodate local businesses and those that commute via subway, bus, train, taxi, biking or walking.”
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I’m expecting lots of good news and Samsung plants in the audience.
I’m expecting Samsung will be planted 6 feet under by iOS 8 & iPhone 6.
The 6 will finally put aside this stupid idea that a bigger screen is being innovative…
no respect regarding: the original wrap around antenna design of iPhone 4(despite antenna-gate), 64-bit chip, ‘reliable’ finger print scanner….
This is the most accurate prediction of iOS 8, in my opinion. The biggest news will be payments, clearly.
On the OS X side, who knows. The rumor is that they’re pulling resources from other areas, but this can’t really be the case, can it? Is it only the design team? Perhaps security issues for better syncing between iOS and OS X.
iCloud could also see a boost. 5 GB per device, better synching, more features on iWork, a web interface for Aperture or Final Cut, etc.
Anything is possible.
I think running iOS apps on the mac is one, now that 64 bit is cemented in….
I can’t imagine why anyone would want to run an iOS app on a Mac.
I suppose there might be some iOS only apps, games or something?
I use my Mac, iPad, and iPad mini for nearly totally different functions, of course there is some crossover between iPad and iPhone for me, but overall its like the difference between a golf cart (iOS) and a BMW 6 series that could theoretically also haul 2000 lbs( Mac)
I’ve been trying to get them to match Google 15GB.
sure, because Apple is always at its best when it chases after all the crap Google does.
Face it, the “cloud” — renting server space from any company — is typically more hassle than it’s worth, with each one offering inconsistent restrictions and limitations; each one offering teasers to get users addicted before ratcheting up prices — and often leaving users in the dark as to privacy, accessibility, and security. If it’s “free”, then YOU are the product, bundled and sold to advertising firms.
Own and manage your own data and you’ll be happier for it.
“Everything we’re expecting”
So, with zero expectations, I could be amazed?
You will not be disappointed.
I want return of skewmorphism!
My thought is that they make iOS 7 flat so that they want to show the obviousness of androids copying the interface
iOS 6 released, androids copying that skeumorphic interface
iOS 7 released, androids change to flat
iOS 8 released, androids change back to skeumorphic
Funniest, and most trivial, conspiracy theory yet advanced!
Samsung is excited. They can’t wait to see what Apple comes up with so that they can start the copy process.
My wish list:
1. Ability to search photos by title
2. When on a call be able to peruse the call log. Many times folks will say “I called you”. Then I must hangup check the call log then call them back that I did or did not receive their call.
3. WiFi chip so one can make WiFi calls such as T-Mobile has for a few of the phone on their network.
There are others, however these are my most wished for features.
IOS 8 is one of the most important updates for years. Apple has allowed the competition to catch up and in many areas overtake it as the best phone OS and it needs to re-establish itself as the No.1 and take account of the change in hardware that is hopefully coming later this year.
First, it must be far more robust than IOS 7 was, too many bugs and problems put a lot of users off of IOS and a repeat will mean a real reluctance to upgrade with the same speed as before or worse change platforms.
Second, it needs to evolve, if larger screens are hopefully being released later this year. This should not just be making sure there are no black bars, but making sure something productive is done, that makes the most of the extra real estate. not just more icons on every screen.
Lastly, it goes without saying that new features like health and payments need to be special as these are going to big areas in the coming months. However, this is not enough, IOS needs to be bought up to speed with existing features where it has fallen behing the competition and add features which others already have.
It is going to be an interesting and exciting few months ahead looking at all the speculation unfold.
I don’t want what you’re smoking.
Don’t smoke
I guess the maps update will work well only in US are a few other european countries. Hopefully a fully functional update to maps which works in India as well would be welcome, which is as good as google maps.
Most of the fetures wont even work in India!!! Hope they get it to work this time around.