WWDC 2015 Thread + Links

banquo

Before the annual flood of "Where can I watch / follow WWDC" begins, here's the links and info.

Time
Today @ 6pm Irish time.

Live Streaming
Apple's Official Live Video Stream

You can stream it live from Safari on Mac or PC (think you've to install QuickTime on a PC with Safari, unsure), iPhone, iPad or Apple Tv.

For other browsers,

Live Blogs
1. The Verge
2. Re/Code
3. MacRumors
4. 9to5Mac
5. AppleInsider
6. cNet

Note: Most liveblogs don't have their pages set up yet, but check in from 4pm Irish time.

DubDJ

Also a list of some of the things expected to be announced later today.

12 things to expect at WWDC 2015.

A bit disappointed that the Apple TV won't be updated with the SDK and new hardware. I'm looking forward to the other stuff but it's something i've wanted for a good while and was the headline of the show for me.

Looking forward to later on, hope the stream is ok, last event was spot on for me.

banquo

Apple Store still up

Am I the only one not nearly as excited as usual for this year?

McGrath5

banquo wrote: »

Apple Store still

Am I the only one not nearly as excited as usual for this year?

Yeah, it looks to be a fairly quiet year.

banquo

Tick year for iOS, tock for OS X. ATV was all set for its own SDK, which I've been waiting for every year since 2011.

Also, leaks.

McGrath5

Will the rumoured Apple Music service be available outside of the US at launch?

banquo

Probably not, especially not in Ireland. We get everything last. I read somewhere that a lot of it has to do with tax reasons – because of their corporate status here, they can't do things like open an Apple Store. Might be other stuff they can't do either.

banquo

Walt Mossberg a minute ago:

"Since this room contains the world’s largest collection of Apple Watches, will everyone stand up en masse at 10 minutes before each hour?"

DubDJ

I've seen rumours saying they might actually have a massive rollout planned for the streaming service. So Ireland might actually get it sooner rather than later. We'll know soon enough though.

Sad Professor

I find it hard to believe Apple TV was ever seriously planned for WWDC. There’s only so much they can cover in 1-2 hours. Apple Music, iOS 9, OS 10.11 and watch stuff is enough.

banquo

Sad Professor wrote: »

I find it hard to believe Apple TV was ever seriously planned for WWDC. There’s only so much they can cover in 1-2 hours. Apple Music, iOS 9, OS 10.11 and watch stuff is enough.

Agreed. Tock year for iPhone, and won't be much to the next iPad (I imagine) with iOS9 being discussed today. Even with watch, ATV should fill out the autumn announcement nicely.

OU812

Apple Pay coming to the UK, I see Ulsterbank il listed, I wonder if We'll get it down south too

_Redzer_

Thank god that bitch shut up. Most irritating voice of the evening

naasrd

News; there goes Flipboard.

DubDJ

OS X was pretty small update wise, iOS 9 definitely the standout, especially proactive and multitasking on the iPad.

murpho999

banquo wrote: »

Probably not, especially not in Ireland. We get everything last. I read somewhere that a lot of it has to do with tax reasons – because of their corporate status here, they can't do things like open an Apple Store. Might be other stuff they can't do either.

This is not true at all and is an urban myth in my opinion.

Also we're by no means last to get stuff. Iphones we''re always 2nd tier of countries and iPads are also very quick.

Only late thing is stuff like Apple Radio and Apple Pay but that's due to licensing and banking issues, nothing at all to do with 'tax structures'

peteeeed

Apple music 9.99 a month . 14.99 a month for 6 family members . 30 June launch

https://twitter.com/beats1/status/607990881635827712


http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150608006468/en/Introducing-Apple-Music-%E2%80%94-Ways-Love-Music.#.VXXuvjuCOK0

Narcissus

Apple Music, meh

DubDJ

Apple music actually looks better than expected. Might try out the free trial, but no solid list of countries yet. Just a generic over 100 countries.

Sad Professor

I’m really looking forward to Apple Music. I’m subscribed to Spotify at the moment but the user experience is awful. Apple Music’s integration with my existing music library is enough to make me jump ship and the new Music app looks like a big improvement.

Over a 100 countries. I assume we’re one of them.

peteeeed

Sad Professor wrote: »

I’m really looking forward to Apple Music. I’m subscribed to Spotify at the moment but the user experience is awful. Apple Music’s integration with my existing music library is enough to make me jump ship and the new Music app looks like a big improvement.

Over a 100 countries. I assume we’re one of them.

I was impressed in theory by it all. 3 months free ill run it along side spotify and see how it goes

Zapp Brannigan

Spotify cancelled. Roll on Apple Music.

One consolidated library is the dream.

Sideshow Mark

banquo wrote: »

Probably not, especially not in Ireland. We get everything last. I read somewhere that a lot of it has to do with tax reasons – because of their corporate status here, they can't do things like open an Apple Store. Might be other stuff they can't do either.

IMRO is particullary aggressive, which doesn't help with the music stuff. Although Spotify works here so I don't see why Apple Music wouldn't. Perhaps the "live radio" aspect may be an issue.

Sad Professor

Apple fixed the shift key in iOS 9. When on/off, the keyboard now switches to lower or upper case. Basically the way it should have been to begin with it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8tkM-scOrc

http://9to5mac.com/2015/06/08/ios-9-shift-key/

peteeeed

Anyone ready to shout ' beats one off ' into siri?

OU812

iCloud drive app

A new iCloud Drive setting in iOS 9 enables a hidden app that lets you manage your entire file library. You can find the setting at Settings > iCloud > iCloud Drive > Show on Home Screen. After activating it you’ll find a new icon on your home screen for the iCloud Drive application.

I wonder will they start increasing storage

9TO5

McGrath5

So, Apple Music will be a very similar service to Spotify? I thought the presentation on this was not very clear.

banquo

Anyone else get the feeling that Iovine was reading his script for the first time?

I think we hold Apple to a preposterously high bar these days, and the leaks make it easy to be underwhelmed. I'll totally get Apple Music, and some of the UI features (even if a couple were ripped from MS of all places, it's not like MS don't owe Apple majorly) are super.

bertie4evr

So is it safe to say we're not getting Apple Music on the 30th?

The UK, American, Japanese, etc. Apple sites have replaced the iPod section with Music. But the Irish site still has iPod and makes no mention of Music anywhere...

Sad Professor

Yeah, but there’s nothing about iOS 9, El Capitan or any of the WWDC announcements either. I think they just haven’t updated the Irish site yet.

nokia211

I contacted apple by email last night, we are NOT one of the countries. We will not be getting apple music. I feel like apple are neglecting Ireland lately. No Apple pay, no transit, no Apple music like come on