WWDC2012 is finally here!

And WWDC2012 is finally coming soon! In about 3 hours time (1am Singapore Time, apologies I previously put 2am because i forgot to check about daylight savings), Tim Cook will be going up on that stage to bring us the new cool item into the Apple World!

So what do we know so far? Or at least whats rumored / confirmed. Here are some of the things expected to be shown today.

iOS6! 

Even though I thought this year it would be pushed back to be released with the next iPhone, guess they decided to go ahead with the annual tradition of pushing for the new iOS in June. This has been 100% confirmed with banners being put up at the event hall.

New Stock Apps!

iOS6 will probably come together with changes with some changes to the stock apple apps or even new ones, should tradition hold true. Apple's new Maps app perhaps? Or maybe a new Organizer app rumored to be released tonight?

FaceBook integration!

A function several users have been crying out for FaceBook integration in iOS, and with recent Tim Cook's interview at AllThingsD, Tim Cook has told us to "Stay Tuned". Will it finally be here? Well, stay tuned!

Siri on the iPad!

Another thing that had people scratching their heads wondering why it did not come with their new iPads, Siri! I personally don't really use it that much, but is 8 months enough time for Siri to finally be done with its 'beta' status and be released in the other devices aside from 4S? Hmmm...

iPhone 5???

Another thing which some people are still hoping for, the new iPhone / iPhone 5! As before, I don't think this will appear tonight, but some videos have come in showing a new iPhone's back cover in with new port (minus the 30pin port), moved audio jack position, elongated body of 4 inches long and several other changes. Does that mean it will appear tonight? Chances are low, but, who knows?

Thats it for the iOS segment of things. Of course that won't be everything, I do expect some minor updates, such as iCloud enhancements (finally allowing a stock folder to be created in your phone like dropbox anyone?) and other app enhancements, but probably not the focus for tonight. Moving on to Macs!

New MacBooks!

A specs sheet has been leaked out, showing some general details of incoming MacBooks, such as 15 inch retina MacBook Pros among others, all in together with a price list. To get a general idea of what the terms mean, you can check out 9to5Mac's site. In my opinion, this is definitely on the cards for tonight's announcement.

Mountain Lion finally out!

Several websites believe that Mountain Lion will be out today, which following trends of 2009 and 2011's WWDC, should be pretty true. This is probably a given actually, considering how Apple has been seeding developers with beta versions over the last few months, and even providing a release date for end summer 2012. (kinda like this month lol?) As long as the new MacBooks are announced today without any changes, this should be confirmed.

Last but not least, Apple TV updates together with iTV?

Updates with probably be made to the Apple TV software together with the new iOS. Hopefully it addresses some complains about how users find it unintuitive. Personally I just use it to Airplay my iPhone / iPad so it doesn't really concern me.

Whats really on everyone's mind will be whether Apple will finally release its own TV today? Think this has already been discussed by too many people so shall not touch too much on it. As before, my opinion is, not yet, way too soon. I would expect more towards end of this year or maybe even next year. Though if some analysts are right, what is so special about Apple's version of the TV will be more on its OS and apps, rather then the screen. So technically speaking, entirely possible to be done since the technology is obviously all there. Its more towards whether they are ready to release it. Considering all the hoohah from the iPad's being mailed all across the world and the lack of it so far, well. Totally not going to happen. Better luck in October!


And thats about it for this post. I have finally done this post with 1.5 hours to go to the conference. Do check out this blog after the conference to see what was released!