Apple's WWDC Keynote
On June 8, 2015 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET, Apple will kick off its Worldwide Developers Conference with a keynote at San Francisco's Moscone Center. Expect news on the next versions of iOS and OS X, and maybe the introduction of a new Apple TV box. Fast Company's Harry McCracken and Daniel Terdiman will report live from the event.
WWDC is always, always primarily about software. This year, that might be even more true than usual. We can assume that upgrades to iOS and OS X are on tap. And the one major piece of hardware which was rumored to debut--a major update to the Apple TV streaming box--now seems unlikely. Come join us to see what's new--and to learn if Apple managed to keep any of its secrets truly secret.
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Apple Music will be on Android, too, starting this fall.
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"Starting on June 30, music fans around the world are invited to a 3-month free membership, after which a $9.99/month subscription fee will apply. There will also be a family plan providing service for up to six family members available for just $14.99/month," according to Apple.
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Coming to Android this fall, and coming June 30 with iOS 8.4. $9.99 a month. Or $14.99/month for family of six.
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Rare glitch in an Apple demo with Siri not understanding Cue's command.
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@HarryMcCracken: Family plan is very smart.
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Tim Cook running through traditional bit about Apple's love of music.
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And is recognizing all the Apple people who worked on this stuff, as usual.
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I wonder how family plan works, do you switch between users or is it pinned to a specific device and login?
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The developers in the audience (who aren't liveblogging, damn them) all seem to be standing up.
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Apple brought out all the big guns showing its deep roots and credibility in music - are they about to change the game again? With android too my guess is yes
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Thanks to everyone who joined us. Lots of stuff to chew on.
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To me, the big news was (1) real Apple Watch apps; and (2) the iPad getting more PC-like in terms of interface power.
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As the final round of scuttlebutt had it, this was a hardware-free keynote.
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I showed how much I know about contemporary music. It's the Weeknd, Not Weekend.
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From a consumer standpoint, I go back to the Proactive Assistant and overall, Apple's doubling down on Siri.
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Apple wants you to get comfortable with and more active in talking to your iPhone/iPad and getting contextual insight to prep you to get a Watch and get the most out of it
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For the developers, without question the Watch support is the big (only?) news today.
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With the multitasking, yes, I agree @harrymccracken. Book your calendar for that iPad event in October!
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I was interested in getting a Watch. Then when it came out, the people I knew who had it were seriously underimpressed. Now, I can start to see its real promise. Unsurprisingly, that promise comes from the infinite possibilities of third-party apps.
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Bye all. This was as fun as one can expect from the weird hybrid that is the WWDC keynote.
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But now I need to get a new iPad too, since the one I have won't support all the new features. Apple knows how to get my money.
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Pharell thinks apple music is next level ????????????
