So you want to know all things Apple. Well, we’re approaching your favorite time of year. It’s time for Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2017. Let’s see what they have to offer.
The conference will start Monday, June 5 in San Jose, California. Furthermore, The Verge will cover it. So one thing we can expect is them covering software: iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. We can also expect them to update their iOS 11. They might introduce their OLED phone. This ‘dark mode’ could save battery life by turning pixels off. Then there are the iPad features, especially with the iPad Pro. There’s a lot of talk about their new ‘drag and drop’ system.
So now, let’s talk hardware. We all know how popular voice technology is, like Amazon Echo and Google Home. We can expect Apple’s Siri to have the main event. But nobody really knows what plans Apple has for Siri. But many expect a better virtual surround sound. Siri should play a big part in HomeKit, that’s Apple’s home smart system. However, I hope you’re not a fan of MacBook Air. I say that because their under $1,000 will probably have no update. In fact, it looks like they are going to let the MacBook Air die out.
That is a shame. Because let’s face it, Apple’s products aren’t exactly cost friendly. And now they’re just going to let this one go. Here in our Boston computer service shop, we treated some MacBook Air laptops. But I want to see what they do with Siri. Competition in the voice command area is fierce. Apple needs to bring their A game in this area. Well, Apple needs to bring their A game in all areas. As we can expect, there will be some surprises. What do you think of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2017? What would you like to see discussed?