WWDC 2012 Live Blog

MacBook

  • All the MacBooks were updated, and are ready for shipping today!
  • A new MacBook was introduced with a retina display, and is roughly as thick as a finger.
  • All Apple software like OS X Lion, iPhoto, and Safari has been updated to take advantage of the new retina display.
  • Adobe Photoshop will soon take advantage of the new MacBook’s retina display.
  • Quad-Core i7 processors will be included on the new MacBook, along with the new Keplar graphics architecture.
  • The new retina display contains roughly 5 million pixels!
  • The new MacBook will have 2 Thunderbolt ports, 3 USB 3.0 ports, and 1 HDMI ports!
  • The new MacBook has a new state-of-the-art cooling system that propels air around the entire motherboard.
  • The new MacBook will include 256 GB of flash storage.

 

OS X

  • The Notification Center is coming to the Mac, with support for third-party applications.
  • Dictation is coming to OS X, compatible with third-party applications such as Microsoft Word!
  • Twitter integration is coming to Mac OS X.
  • A new version of Safari is coming with a new search functionality and a faster javascript engine
  • Tabs are synced between devices through iCloud!
  • Scrolling will be smoother and much improved.
  • A new low-power mode will be available called “Power-Nap“, which allows it to check email and make backups while a in “sleep mode”.
  • AirPlay Mirroring is coming to Mac OS X (We predicted that a long time ago!)
  • Game Center is coming to Mac OS X!
  • New Chinese support will be added.
  • Mountain Lion will be priced at $19.99

 

iOS 6

  •  Significant enhancements to Siri.
  • Siri can now look up sports scores and statistics.
  • Siri can display more information about restaurants
  • Siri can look up movies being played at a theater, with Rotten Tomatoes integration.
  • Siri can look up movies starring specific actors.
  • Siri can now launch applications.
  • Canadian English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Korean, Mandarin, and Cantonese will be added to iOS 6.
  • The new iPad will have Siri support.
  • Facebook will be integrated with iOS 6.
  • Siri will offer Facebook integration.
  • Facebook will be integrated with the App Store, allowing you to “like” and post about apps.
  • New phone notification controls will be added like silencing your phone at night.
  • FaceTime brings support over 3G
  • Offline Reading List for Safari.
  • Smart Banners allows a web developer to notify the user that a native app is available for their website with a banner.
  • Shared Photo Steam with comment support.
  • The Home Button can be disabled, to prevent children from accidentally exiting an app.
  • New Maps app
  • 3D models of cities on Maps
  • Turn-by-turn directions on Maps
  • New privacy controls to prevent apps from accessing your personal data.

 

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