- Though Apple VP Eddy Cue drew much attention with his recent comment that the company has its best product pipeline in 25 years, Apple is not expected to announce any new devices or product categories this week at the WWDC. It may, however, discuss ideas about the 'internet of things' including the smart home and possibly a health and fitness monitoring initiative named "Healthbook". There is an outside chance that the rumored iWatch could be teased as part of the Healthbook initiative. Software will be the main topic as Apple introduces the latest version of its desktop and mobile operating systems OS X 10.10 and iOS8, demonstrating some new features, which might include improved maps and an upgrade to the Siri voice assistant.
- Also note that Apple's previously announced seven-for-one stock split has a record date of June 2, and trading will begin on a split-adjusted basis on June 9. The split could attract more retail investors back into AAPL stock
- CEO Cook: Now have 9M registered developers; +50% y/y - WWDC
- OS X 10.10 "Yosemite" features refreshed notification center.
- Launches 'iCloud drive' for file storage autosyncing in multiple devices, available in folders from Finder, files are both searchable and taggable
- Allows easier tethering between devices for network connectivity.
- Can now make and receive calls from Mac or iPhone
- Announces new software keyboard, called Quicktype which shows improved recommendations from a context perspective- Context specific to type of conversation and to whom.
- iMessage includes tap to talk, allowing sending voice and video messages through app