What To Expect From WWDC 13

This time last year we were getting very excited about our trip to Apple’s WWDC 2013. It didn’t disappoint. Not only did we get a new Operating System, Mavericks, but we also got to witness the unveiling of the new Mac Pro and the MacBook Air.

So what can we expect from the 2014 version? Well the emphasis this year seems to be very much on Operating Systems.  Whilst it isn’t clear what OS X 10.10 will be, it is believed that the UI will not change but we might see a flatter appearance.

With iOS 8, all the talk is about better support for Siri, Maps and even a healthcheck app. Also there is the possibility that iTunes Radio will become its own app.

However, it is the hardware that we get most excited about but this year it is hard to determine what Apple have in store.  The Mac Mini is crying out for a refresh but apart from that the latest rumours surrounding Apple TV, a 12” MacBook Air and iWatch all suggest that these products will not be ready for a June announcement.

We can’t help but feel a little anti climatic. The buzz leading up to last year’s event and the launching of the Mac Pro was huge news. This year it is all a little quiet. However, perhaps that is what Apple wants us to think and perhaps WWDC 2014 will mark the launch a major new product. Here at GEEX we are certainly hoping so!