WWDC June 10-14 2013

[doddy]

In a statement, Apple's Phil Schiller says that its "developers have had the most prolific and profitable year ever, and we're excited to show them the latest advances in software technologies and developer tools to help them create innovative new apps," adding, "we can't wait to get new versions of iOS and OS X into their hands at WWDC."

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[Munson]

I'm excited to see what happens with iOS.

 

[Sym0n]

There's some great concept videos floating about, sadly I very much doubt that iOS7 will incorporate any of the features (currently most of which are available to Jailbreakers). If I'm honest I highly doubt that iOS7 will differ all that much, if at all, to iOS5/6. And if that's the case I don't see the future being to bright for iPhone sales.

 

[AK]

Good stuff.

 

[Tom]

There's some great concept videos floating about, sadly I very much doubt that iOS7 will incorporate any of the features (currently most of which are available to Jailbreakers). If I'm honest I highly doubt that iOS7 will differ all that much, if at all, to iOS5/6. And if that's the case I don't see the future being to bright for iPhone sales.

All people want is widgets and themes.

iOS still functions better IMHO than the competition.

 

[Eliganza]

iOS still functions better IMHO than the competition.

Most definitely, Android seems clunky in comparison. I've used both extensively.

 

[Sym0n]

All people want is widgets and themes.

iOS still functions better IMHO than the competition.

I've not really used Android properly and I've still not seen BB10 or paid any attention at all to Windows or Firefox OS', so I can't compare.

But from running jailbroken to vanilla there is so much missing from iOS6 that Apple could easily incorporate and I'm getting a bit bored of them taking old software and rebranding it, when really we should only be up to something like iOS4.3.6. That said though, Apple are still shifting more handsets than ever, so they do know what they're doing.

 

[Gally]

So Tom what's going to be the big story at this one? Anything exciting?

 

[Gally]

On another note I had a good friend offer me some brand new half price Apple products today. He has Iphone5 x5 (£250 each). Imac 20" x5 (£500 each) and iirc Macbook air x5 (£400 each).

 

[Sym0n]

On another note I had a good friend offer me some brand new half price Apple products today. He has Iphone5 x5 (£250 each). Imac 20" x5 (£500 each) and iirc Macbook air x5 (£400 each).

So stolen goods then. Awesome.

 

[jam.]

Can't help feeling this could prove to be one of the most important WWDCs in recent years for Apple. iOS is still great, but (some) people are becoming bored of it. Could Jony Ive be the man to help revamp it? You'd think so..

They announced profits fell for the first time in a decade the other day, and have also delayed plans for an office building at their new headquarters due to spiralling costs.

It vaguely reminds me of the Apple before the iPod arrived. Do they need something equally as groundbreaking to claw back those who've gone across to android etc? Not really, but let's see...

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On another note I had a good friend offer me some brand new half price Apple products today. He has Iphone5 x5 (£250 each). Imac 20" x5 (£500 each) and iirc Macbook air x5 (£400 each).

Does your mate wear a balaclava?

 

[Gally]

No, it's to do with bulk buying actually. Comes avec warranty. This the iPads were 2s but new. He has sold stuff to people at work before. He's an older guy certainly not a thief.

 

[Sym0n]

There's little to no mark up to be made on iPhones, at least when it's the latest model, so they're certainly not legit if they're nearly £280 less than RRP PMSL.

 

[Tom]

sold out in 90sec

 

[Munson]

LOL at a £250 iPhone 5 being legit.

Supplied by PSJ's mate?

 

[Gavin.]

All people want is widgets and themes.

iOS still functions better IMHO than the competition.

This. I want my iPhone back.

 

[dk]

There's little to no mark up to be made on iPhones, at least when it's the latest model, so they're certainly not legit if they're nearly £280 less than RRP PMSL.

I concur, we are an apple reseller and there's feck all money in the kit, even with bulk buying.

 

[Gally]

Hmmm well we'll find out soon enough chaps. I'll let you guys know.

 

[seb]

we already know the answer.

 

[Gally]

Hmmm i'm not shocked at the scepticism but i'm only telling you what I was asked. No money paid until items are with the person etc.

Not sure why this guy would be talking bull.

Maybe they did fall off a truck though!

 

[Gavin.]

Hmmm i'm not shocked at the scepticism but i'm only telling you what I was asked. No money paid until items are with the person etc.

Not sure why this guy would be talking bull.

Maybe they did fall off a truck though!

If legit, grab me a 5 need rid of the Android s**te.

 

[Sym0n]

Tell him to send me one. I'll stick it on the network and see how long it takes to come up telling me it's blocked. And no, I'm not paying a penny.

 

[eugegall]

Seems like this thread has derailed ever so slightly.

Phone is a phone at the end of the day and in my opinion apple does it perfectly FOR ME.

I can see why people are saying Apple are falling backwards very quickly though. They've had a very good run and fair play to them but I think its time for "The next big thing" the all new Nokia 3210...

 

[Tom]

What makes you think they are falling backwards?

Or do you mean simply in terms of innovation and new features?

 

[eugegall]

What makes you think they are falling backwards?

Or do you mean simply in terms of innovation and new features?

Backwards in the sales to competitors. More and more are buying other devices.

In relation to innovtion and features... Not really. What more can they do? Its only a smart phone at the end of the day.

 

[Tom]

Well they aren't at all. iPhone and iPad sales have never been higher.

 

[eugegall]

Well they aren't at all. iPhone and iPad sales have never been higher.

Of course but they are slowing at an alarming pace. These articles are popping up more and more often.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22192782
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[Tom]

Well that's obvious.

A market that barely existed to a market that is very well developed would mean that growth would slow.

Certainly not alarming, maybe if you are out to make money from shares as there is no "quick" way to get a (massive) profit from AAPL anymore. This is not a Nokia situation by any estimation, that was alarming.
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[paddymph]

I'm intrigued to see what they'll announce too. No hardware I take it?

On a separate note have a look at how Samsung tried to capture the YOOF market this weekend... This was the launch of the Galaxy S4 in Turkey... Pretty impressive to be honest :

 

[Gavin.]

See, I look at that and think why? Don't get me wrong I love AvB, but, if your product is that good shirley it will sell itself.

 

[paddymph]

Either;

For the advertising, seen how many people follow AvB?!

Or

One hell of an after party!

 

[Gavin.]

One hell of an after party!

This is true, seen him twice. Amazing Dj.