Latest WWDC Roundup: “iPhone 4S,” iOS 5
May 27, 2011
With Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference just over one week away, rumors about what to expect keep flying. Recent attention has focused on the possibility Apple will reveal an iPhone 4S. However, this remains unlikely, according to TechCrunch.
As recently as yesterday, we reported UK journalists were being invited for the WWDC event, which starts June 6 in San Francisco. This suggested Apple would unveil a new iPhone, news that goes against long-standing rumors WWDC would focus only on new software.
According to TechCrunch, we should maintain that assumption.
They state:
In no way is that an obvious conclusion. I’m not disputing the fact that Apple’s iPhone PR team wants people at this event. But guess what else that PR team is in charge of? iOS. Apple is Apple — they may always have a “one more thing” up their sleeve. But all indications right now are that there will still be no hardware announcements at WWDC. None. The invites in no way indicate anything different.The reason journalists are being invited to WWDC? Most likely because the event is still going to be huge since the software updates announced “will be vital for all developers in the Apple ecosystem(s) to know about.” In addition to announcing the next generation iOS (5), Apple is probably going to announce a go-live date for OS X Lion. The company is also expected to announce its iCloud music service. Therefore, as it stands, do not expect a new iPhone in two weeks. Unless of course, Steve Jobs says differently. Be sure to visit AppAdvice often as new WWDC information becomes available. What do you think? Leave your comments below.
