As if there could be any doubt, the introduction of iOS 7 at this week’s WWDC will likely take up a significant portion of our podcast today. There may be some talk of a Galaxy S4 zoom — as if you could even try to keep Myriam from talking about it — and a few other miscellaneous pieces of mobile news as well, so this is definitely a podcast worth tuning into. Join us at 4PM ET!
Filed under: Announcements, Mobile, Apple
You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours — all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.
Monday’s much-anticipated WWDC keynote was Apple’s most crucial presentation in years. AAPL stock has fallen 37 percent over nine months. Android has grown into a monstrous competing platform, differentiating along the lines of lower cost, variety of devices and appealing operating-system features. In this sharp-elbowed environment, Apple has been widely accused of losing its innovation mojo, and of over-reaching with premium product concepts and prices, in what is increasingly viewed as a commodity tech category.
Facing an audience of developers whose businesses depend on Apple’s continued success, especially in the mobile realm, the company’s keynote mission was not only to excite buzz around new products, but to establish clarity around the company’s mission, values and key competitive advantages. Did it succeed?
Filed under: Cellphones, Desktops, Misc, Handhelds, Tablets, Apple
You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours — all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.
We know, oh boy do we know. With E3 and WWDC happening at the same time, it’s easy to get lost in all the news — we’ve got you covered for all the delicious Apple bites right here, though. Today the team from Cupertino delighted its keynote crowd with the official announcements of iOS 7, refreshed MacBook Airs and iTunes Radio. Even more exciting, however, was the sneak peak at the much-anticipated — and cylindrical — next-gen Mac Pro and the introduction of OS X Sea Lion Mavericks. Whether you’re just trying to recap all the announcements or find what you missed, our full roundup is up after the break.
Filed under: Cellphones, Desktops, Laptops, Portable Audio/Video, Tablets, Software, Mobile, Apple
Happy Nerd Christmas! Apple CEO Tim Cook got you a new operating system for the iPhone and iPad. It looks different. It works differently. It has a host of new features and design elements–from full multitasking to the Pandora-like iTunes …
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We’ve heard quite a bit about iOS 7 today at WWDC — in fact, the company made it clear there’s still more to talk about. But despite having tons of new features to share, Apple set aside some time to walk through a new security utility, called Activation Lock. In essence, it is what it sounds like: if someone steals your phone and chooses to disable Find My iPhone, he won’t be able to reactivate the phone. Same if they wipe the phone — they’ll be forced to sign in with your Apple ID and password, which they obviously wouldn’t know. Barring extenuating circumstances (that “thief” happens to be a deranged ex-lover who knows your log-in credentials), the new feature should keep your data safe, if nothing else. But will it be a theft deterrent, as Apple hopes? That’s a question we’ll leave for another day. In the meantime, Activation Lock is available in beta today, and for iPhones, specifically. An iPad beta will follow in the coming weeks, with the final, public release set for this fall.
Follow all of our WWDC 2013 coverage at our event hub.
So when can we get our hands on that new refreshed flavor of iOS? Well, it’ll depend on your device of choice. Naturally, it will arrive on the very latest iPhone 5 and retina iPad, but it also will be supported on the iPhone 4 and later, iPad 2 and later, iPad mini and 5th-generation iPods. Developers will get a version for iPhones today, with an iPad iteration coming in the next few weeks. Regular Joes, however, can expect to see an iOS 7 release date sometime this fall.
Follow all of our WWDC 2013 coverage at our event hub.
Filed under: Cellphones, Tablets, Transportation, Mobile, Apple
Apple’s delivered a whole bunch of new features for iOS 7, and the App Store is one of the beneficiaries. For instance, users will now be able to take advantage of automatic app updates, a feature that’s been on our wish list for quite some time; additionally, Eddie Cue showed off a few new location-based options that give you recommendations for certain apps solely based on either your current whereabouts or local events that you’re attending (say, a ballgame or concert). Last but not least, Apple has also thrown in a Kids category that is sortable by age. Solid enhancements overall, though we’re still personally holding out hope for a transition away from the card-based search.
Follow all of our WWDC 2013 coverage at our event hub.
Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless, Mobile, Apple
Apple has been teasing an extra level of integration with cars beyond the likes of iPod Out or Siri Eyes Free, and it just gave us substantially more today. A new iOS in the Car feature will directly link iOS 7 with cars’ infotainment systems, giving drivers an optimized interface for maps, messages and music. They’ll be waiting awhile to plug in, however, as a number of automakers (including Ferrari) only expect to implement iOS in the Car sometime in 2014.
Follow all of our WWDC 2013 coverage at our event hub.
Gallery: WWDC 2013: iOS in the Car
Filed under: Transportation, Apple
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