Apple WWDC Keynote coverage

[srwatters]

As usual I'll be monitoring several sites and posting updates on Steve Jobs' keynote address.

Many rumors floating around from mild (iPhone v2.0) to wild (no more PPC support in OS X 10.6).

Keynote starts in approximately 25 minutes.

Keep checking this thread or your favorite Apple blog for details as they happen!

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The crowd is being seated. Including former VP Al Gore. What would we do without 'his invention' of the Internet?

Apple Web Stores are down world wide...

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Steve is on stage and opens with his usual line:

"We've been working real hard on some great stuff that we can't wait to share with you."

[phillip ino]

Woohoo thanks for the play-by-play

[srwatters]

- 3 parts to iPhone 2.0 -- Enterprise, SDK, and new end-user features.
- Exchange support out of the box -- push email / contacts / calendars, auto-discovery, global address book, remote wipe

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SDK features:

- Talking about the APIs -- Cocoa Touch, Media, Core Services, Core OS. Core OS makes use of the same kernel as Mac OS X.
- Core Services includes everything from a complete database layer to core location, for easily building location-based functionality into applications. Also a very fast implementation of OpenGL.
- Cocoa Touch makes creating great UIs a breeze. Talking now about the development tools -- xCode, Interface Builder, the iPhone simulator, and Instruments.

- Demo on the SDK is done...

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Sega demonstrates Super Monkey Ball with 100 levels. Available on iTunes AppStore for $9.99

Next up -- eBay. Demonstrating Auctions on the iPhone that began development just 5 weeks ago. Incorporates much of the typical eBay functionality.
The app's main screen allows you to quickly view the auctions you've listed, have bid on, or have been out-bid on. Also includes a custom photo viewer.

Next -- Loopt, a location-aware social network. The app displays a map with pins representing where your friends currently are.
Works with Loopt users on other platforms and will be available for free at the launch of the App Store.

Next -- TypePad. Their native app makes it very simple to blog or send in a photo. The photo can be taken right then using the camera, or be selected from the gallery.
The app will also be available for free at the launch of the App Store.

Next up -- AP (Associated Press).
They call it the Mobile News Network, and it gathers content from many trusted sources. It makes use of the location API by automatically showing nearby sources. Allows news video and photos to be viewed directly through the app. You can even report on news yourself by sending a first-hand report that includes photos and text. The app will be free at the launch of the App Store.

Next -- MLB.com. The app shows today's games with live, detailed scoring. It also includes real-time video highlights, which are delivered right after the play -- not the game. It will be included in the launch of the App Store.

[photonewb]

most people are waiting to hear the announcement of the 3G phone, which is pretty much a foregone conclusion at this point, and hoping the rumors of a subsidy by AT&T are true.

[PeteQ]

One of many live blog feeds, continuously updated: http://www.macrumorslive.com/

[srwatters]

At this time Apple stock is down about $5/share....

[d2creative]

The games look badass.

But when are they going to show the new phone?!?!?! I can't take the anticipation!

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Steve back on stage!!!

Steve is discussing new features in the iPhone 2.0 software. First, contact search with live searching. Second, full iWork document support. Third, complete support for Office documents (Word, Excel, and now PowerPoint). Fourth, bulk delete & move for messages. Fifth, the ability to save images you get. Sixth, a new calculator with scientific mode when you rotate the iPhone. Seventh, parental controls. Eight, tremendous language support.

iPhone 2.0 Software will be available in early for July. Free for iPhone owners, $9.99 for iPod Touch owners.

Talking about the App Store. A way for developers to reach every single iPhone user. Wireless download support, automatic updates, developer sets the price and keep 70% of revenue, FairPlay wrapped, no charge to anyone for free apps.

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And now for something totally new...

MobileMe. Phil is on stage to demo.

The Exchange for the rest of us...

"It works like ActiveStink... er... ActiveSync" - Phil. Push email, contacts, and calendars. Everything is up-to-date, wherever you are.

Everything stays in sync between iPhone, Mac, and PC. Data gets synched automatically both ways.
Works over the air. Changes are displayed immediately. Works with Mail, iCal, and Address Book on Mac. Works with Outlook on Windows.

Unbelievable looking Mail, Contacts, Calendar, and Gallery applications. Photos are synched over the air too.

iDisk is integrated into Me.com as well.

A 60-day free trial will be available along with the iPhone 2.0 software in early July. MobileMe replaces .mac. .mac subscribers will automatically be upgraded.

I like the .mac overhaul!

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And here it comes....

Steve is now talking about the iPhone's first birthday.

In the first year, 6 million iPhones until Apple ran out several weeks ago.

1) 3G network support 2) Enterprise support 3) Third party application support 4) More countries (joking about unlocked iPhones in countries not officially supported) 5) More affordable

Introducing the iPhone 3G.
Apple has learned so much with the first iPhone. They have taken everything they've learned and more and created the iPhone 3G. Even thinner, black plastic back, solid metal buttons, same gorgeous display, camera, flush headphone jack, and dramatically improved audio.

How does the iPhone 3G tackle the challenges? 3G = faster data downloads, perfect for Safari and Mail. Comparing download speeds between 3G and EDGE. 3G finished in 21 seconds. EDGE finished in 59 seconds.

2.8X faster. Approaching WiFi speeds (WiFi scored 17 seconds). When compared to other 3G phones (Nokia N95 and Treo 750), the iPhone is 36% faster
3G has great battery life on iPhone. 300 hours of standby, 2G talk-time now has 10 hours (as opposed to 5), 5 hours of 3G talk-time (most phones only have 3 hour 3G talk time), 5 to 6 hours of high-speed browsing, 7 hours of video, 24 hours of audio.

GPS support now integrated into the iPhone. Data from cell towers, WiFi networks, and now -- GPS. Now can do tracking on Google maps

Now on to the final challenge -- affordability. Started at $599 for an 8GB iPhone, now $399. The iPhone 3G 8GB will sell for... $199.
$299 for the 16GB -- a white version of this size will be available too. The iPhone 3G will be available July 11th in 22 countries.

[srwatters]

Looks like that's all folks...