http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/features/wwdc/ en The Mac Observer Copyright 2009 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:06:49 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_reinstates_some_canceled_wwdc_developer_tickets%2F&seed_title=Apple+Reinstates+Some+Canceled+WWDC+Developer+Tickets http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_reinstates_some_canceled_wwdc_developer_tickets/ Apple has begun reinstating at least some tickets to the company’s World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) that it had initially canceled. Andrew Gould of NapkinStudio tweeted on Monday that his company’s canceled tickets had been reinstated. News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:59:18 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fdeveloper_willing_to_legally_change_name_to_get_wwdc_tickets%2F&seed_title=Developer+Willing+to+Legally+Change+Name+to+Get+WWDC+Tickets http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/developer_willing_to_legally_change_name_to_get_wwdc_tickets/ Following Apple’s WWDC announcement Wednesday, and the ensuing debate over the method and timing of the event’s ticket sales, a San Francisco developer is willing to go to extremes to gain admission to the yearly conference: change his name. Apple’s WWDC tickets are non-transferrable this year so the desperate fellow has taken to Craigslist to find a WWDC ticket holder willing to loan his name. News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:50:58 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwhat_really_happened_with_wwdc_ticket_sales%2F&seed_title=What+Really+Happened+with+WWDC+Ticket+Sales http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/what_really_happened_with_wwdc_ticket_sales/ Tickets for this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference sold out in less than two hours, before most people on the U.S. West Coast were even awake. What was Apple thinking? Most likely, Apple miscalculated the demand. Ted Landau explains. Columns and Opinions, Ted Landau's User Friendly View, Reports, Conferences, WWDC Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:33:36 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_cancels_some_developer_tickets_for_wwdc%2F&seed_title=Apple+Cancels+Some+Developer+Tickets+for+WWDC http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_cancels_some_developer_tickets_for_wwdc/ Some developers have been reporting that their tickets for Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference were canceled by Apple on Wednesday afternoon. Aaron Hillegass of Big Nerd Ranch and Cabel Maxfield Sasser of Panic both tweeted that Apple had canceled tickets to the event, telling them that they weren’t eligible. News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:49:48 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_offers_150_wwdc_2012_student_scholarships%2F&seed_title=Apple+Offers+150+WWDC+2012+Student+Scholarships http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_offers_150_wwdc_2012_student_scholarships/ Even though tickets are already sold out for Apple’s 2012 Worldwide Developers Conference, there’s still a chance for 150 student developers to get into the event thanks to the company’s scholarship program. The scholarship program is open to full and part-time students who are at least 13 years old. News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:58:02 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapples_wwdc_2012_sells_out_in_two_hours%2F&seed_title=Apple%26%238217%3Bs+WWDC+2012+Sells+Out+in+Less+than+Two+Hours http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apples_wwdc_2012_sells_out_in_two_hours/ Apple announced the dates for its 2012 Worldwide Developers Conference and kicked off ticket sales Wednesday morning, and sold out within two hours. The event runs from June 11 through June 15, and if you don’t already have tickets, you won’t be getting in the door. News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:31:06 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_opens_design_awards_nominations_for_wwdc_2012%2F&seed_title=Apple+Opens+Design+Awards+Nominations+for+WWDC+2012 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_opens_design_awards_nominations_for_wwdc_2012/ Along with the announcement that the annual Worldwide Developers Conference will happen in June, Apple also opened nominations for the Apple Design Awards. Apple gives out the awards every year at WWDC to highlight iOS and OS X apps that exemplify the best in app design and innovation. News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:57:11 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwwdc_2012_tickets_what_you_need_to_know%2F&seed_title=WWDC+2012+Tickets%3A+What+You+Need+to+Know http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/wwdc_2012_tickets_what_you_need_to_know/ Apple finally announced its 2012 Worldwide Developers Conference on Wednesday, and with that announcement came a few changes to how the company is handling tickets for the event. The Mac Observer checked out this year’s ticket restrictions so you’ll know what to expect before clicking the Buy button. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Conferences, WWDC Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:36:09 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_announces_wwdc_2012_june_11-15%2F&seed_title=Apple+Announces+WWDC+2012%3A+June+11-15 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_announces_wwdc_2012_june_11-15/ Apple will be hosting its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco from June 11 through June 15 at the Moscone West Convention Center. Apple announced the event on Wednesday, finally bringing an end to speculation surrounding when the event would take place. News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:33:33 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fanalyst_iphone_5_coming_in_june_at_wwdc%2F&seed_title=Analyst%3A+iPhone+5+Coming+in+June+at+WWDC http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/analyst_iphone_5_coming_in_june_at_wwdc/ Apple may be planning on introducing the iPhone5 during its annual World Wide Developer Conference this year, according to Daiwa Securities. The firm goes on to say that Apple will host the event in June even though an official announcement hasn’t been made yet. News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC, iObserver, iPhone Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:22:12 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fdevelopers_offer_to_text_you_wwdc_alerts%2F&seed_title=Developers+Offer+to+Text+You+WWDC+Alerts http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/developers_offer_to_text_you_wwdc_alerts/ Developers Anthony Herron and Aaron Wardle have launched a service that many Mac and iOS developers will welcome, WWDCAlerts, a service that will send you an SMS text message letting you know when tickets for Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference go on sale.  News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:55:38 -0500 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwwdc_developers_tell_their_stories%2F&seed_title=WWDC+Developers+Tell+Their+Stories http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/wwdc_developers_tell_their_stories/ At WWDC last week, TMO interviewed six developers, some newbies and some old-timers, each with a unique story to tell. Here are some highlights of what each developer told TMO’s Dave Hamilton plus links to each interview. News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC, TMO Interview Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:02:24 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmarco_arment_instapapers_reading_list%2F&seed_title=Marco+Arment+%26amp%3B+Instapaper%26%238217%3Bs+Reading+List http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/marco_arment_instapapers_reading_list/ Like many popular apps, Instapaper started its life as a personal solution for Marco Arment. Then it took off as customers realized how great it is. Now, Instapaper faces the challenge of Lion’s Reading List. Mr. Arment sizes up the new competition with our Dave Hamilton during WWDC week. News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC, TMO Interview Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:45:22 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ftestflights_robin_hood_developer%2F&seed_title=TestFlight%26%238217%3Bs+Robin+Hood+Developer http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/testflights_robin_hood_developer/ Ben Satterfield founded 23Divide in Los Angeles and started providing high level technical consulting to major media brands. Along the way, his company found the need to deliver apps to customers on the move, and the the legendary TestFlight was born. Here’s Mr. Satterfield’s story about how it all happened and his Robin Hood business model. News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC, TMO Interview Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:15:43 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fandrew_stone_app_developers_obi_wan%2F&seed_title=Andrew+Stone%3A+App+Developer%26%238217%3Bs+Obi+Wan http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/andrew_stone_app_developers_obi_wan/ Andrew Stone started developing software for the NeXT computers back in the 1990s, moved on to the Mac and has had the Apple fever ever since. Perhaps no one has more experience working as an independent developer in the Apple world, and he has terrific perspective to offer.  These days, he’s still writing great iOS software, like Twittelator, but he’s also mentoring younger developers. Andrew Stone has been a good friend for many years, so the interview at WWDC gets off to a fast start. News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC, TMO Interview Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:45:38 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fjohn_f._braun_discusses_apple_mothership_more_on_imp%2F&seed_title=John+F.+Braun+Discusses+Apple+Mothership%2C+More+on+IMP http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/john_f._braun_discusses_apple_mothership_more_on_imp/ The Mac Observer’s John F. Braun joined the International Mac Podcast team over the weekend to talk Apple’s plans for a new “mothership” campus, WWDC Apple Design Awards winners, and iCloud. News, TMO Appearances, Reports, Conferences, WWDC Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:20:39 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fjohn_f._braun_looks_at_lion_ios_5_icloud_on_mac_roundtable%2F&seed_title=John+F.+Braun+Looks+at+Lion%2C+iOS+5%2C+iCloud+on+Mac+Roundtable http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/john_f._braun_looks_at_lion_ios_5_icloud_on_mac_roundtable/ The Mac Observer’s Mac Geek Gab co-host John F. Braun joined the Mac Roundtable crew to talk about Apple’s OS X Lion, iOS 5 and iCloud announcements from the 2011 World Wide Developers Conference. News, TMO Appearances, Reports, Conferences, WWDC Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:24:05 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fanalyst_ios_developers_like_mobile_more_than_mac%2F&seed_title=Analyst%3A+iOS+Developers+Like+Mobile+More+than+Mac http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/analyst_ios_developers_like_mobile_more_than_mac/ Apple’s annual World Wide Developers Conference last week was packed with iPhone, iPad and Mac developers, so Piper Jaffray’s Gene Munster asked several which platforms they code for. All of the developers he surveys said the developed iPhone apps, but less than ten percent said they also code for OS X. Reports, Conferences, WWDC, Mac OS, Lion, Snow Leopard, Apple Stock Watch, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, iPad, iPod Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:46:04 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fken_rays_wwdc-palooza%2F&seed_title=Ken+Ray%26%238217%3Bs+WWDC-palooza+Wrap+Up http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ken_rays_wwdc-palooza/ Apple had a busy week thans to the slew of announcements at its annual World Wide Developers Conference this week. The company showed off OS X Lion, iOS 5 and iCloud, kicked cell service providers in the pants with iMessage, made the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch truly stand-alone devices, and more. Mac OS Ken’s Ken Ray waded through the announcements and analyst responses, and — no surprise — has some thoughts of his own on Apple’s plans. Columns and Opinions, MacOS KenDensed, Reports, Conferences, WWDC Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:30:04 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fserendipity_strikes_lithium_tweed%2F&seed_title=Serendipity+Strikes+Lithium+%26amp%3B+Tweed http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/serendipity_strikes_lithium_tweed/ James Wilson tells a fascinating story of how he started with a small band of übergeeks and networking services, founded LithiumCorp, developed client apps on Macs, created an experimental iOS app, Stickybeaks, and then finally created Tweed, a Twitter client that curates tweets that have URLs. It’s a tale of serendipity and synergy in the Apple world. News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC, TMO Interview Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:04:11 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_offers_free_lion_upgrades_on_new_macs%2F&seed_title=Apple+Offers+Free+Lion+Upgrades+on+New+Macs http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_offers_free_lion_upgrades_on_new_macs/ In all the hullabaloo from Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference, there’s one little tidbit that has gone mostly overlooked: Apple is offering Mac OS X 10.7 “Lion” for free to those who purchase a new Mac between now and the time Lion is released in July. News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC, Mac OS, Lion Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:50:33 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fios_4.3.3_downloading_previous_purchases%2F&seed_title=iOS+4.3.3%3A+Downloading+Previous+Purchases http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ios_4.3.3_downloading_previous_purchases/ Apple unveiled its new iCloud service earlier this week at the company’s annual World Wide Developers Conference in San Francisco. One of the features CEO Steve Jobs touted was the ability to re-download app and music purchases without having to re-pay, and instead of having to wait until this fall when iCloud officially launches, we can start playing with previous purchase downloads now. Tips, TMO Quick Tip, Reports, Conferences, WWDC, iObserver, iPhone, iCloud, iOS, iTunes, iPad Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:50:15 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fhaystack_developer_listen_to_your_customers%2F&seed_title=Haystack+Developer%3A+Listen+to+Your+Customers http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/haystack_developer_listen_to_your_customers/ At WWDC, TMO’s Dave Hamilton caught up with Stefan Reitshamer, founder of Haystack Software. His company makes Arq, online backup software as well as photo utilities software. They chatted about Mr. Reisthamer’s history as a Mac developer, what happend when he put his phone number on the website and his extraordinary business model.   News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC, TMO Interview Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:33:28 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ftmos_jeff_gamet_talks_lion_ios_5_icloud_at_comug%2F&seed_title=TMO%26%238217%3Bs+Jeff+Gamet+Talks+Lion%2C+iOS+5+%26amp%3B+iCloud+at+CoMUG http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/tmos_jeff_gamet_talks_lion_ios_5_icloud_at_comug/ Jeff Gamet, The Mac Observer’s managing editor, will be speaking at the Colorado Macintosh User Group meeting on Thursday, June 9, in Boulder, Colorado. Jeff will be talking about Apple’s keynote event at its World Wide Developers Conference, the upcoming release of OS X Lion, iOS 5 and iCloud. News, TMO Appearances, Reports, Conferences, WWDC, Mac OS, Lion, iObserver, iCloud, iOS Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:41:52 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Freader_discussion_ios_5_is_the_new_iphone%2F&seed_title=Reader+Discussion%3A+iOS+5+is+the+New+iPhone http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/reader_discussion_ios_5_is_the_new_iphone/ Apple showed off iOS 5 during its World Wide Developers Conference keynote presentation, and there’s a long list of new features iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users have to look forward to when the update ships this fall. Today TMO readers are talking about those new features and how Apple is essentially giving users new devices with a software update. Reports, Conferences, WWDC, Link, Hot Forum Topic, iObserver, iPhone, iCloud, iOS, iPad Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:16:45 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ftmo_interviews_dan_bricklin_of_visicalc_fame_part_ii%2F&seed_title=TMO+Interviews+Dan+Bricklin+of+VisiCalc+Fame%2C+Part+II http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/tmo_interviews_dan_bricklin_of_visicalc_fame_part_ii/ At WWDC this week, TMO’s Dave Hamilton arranged to interview Dan Bricklin. Mr. Bricklin was the co-creator of VisiCalc, the killer app, the first spreadsheet program, that put the Apple II on the personal computing map back in 1979. In Part II, Mr. Bricklin talks about apps he wrote in the early days for the Mac and now the iPhone and the iPad.  News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC, TMO Interview Thu, 09 Jun 2011 08:19:05 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fjeff_gamet_talks_even_more_wwdc_on_mac_os_ken_day_6%2F&seed_title=Jeff+Gamet+Talks+Even+More+WWDC+on+Mac+OS+Ken+Day+6 http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/jeff_gamet_talks_even_more_wwdc_on_mac_os_ken_day_6/ The Mac Observer’s Jeff Gamet joined Ken Ray on Mac OS Ken Day 6 to share even more thoughts and reactions on Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference keynote presentation, OS X Lion, iOS 5 and the brand new iCloud service. News, TMO Appearances, Reports, Conferences, WWDC Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:43:52 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ftmo_interviews_dan_bricklin_of_visicalc_fame_part_i%2F&seed_title=TMO+Interviews+Dan+Bricklin+of+VisiCalc+Fame%2C+Part+I http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/tmo_interviews_dan_bricklin_of_visicalc_fame_part_i/ At WWDC this week, TMO’s Dave Hamilton arranged to interview Dan Bricklin. Mr. Bricklin was the co-creator of VisiCalc, the killer app, the first spreadsheet program, that put the Apple II on the personal computing map back in 1979. In Part I, Mr. Bricklin talks about the magic of the iPad, gestures, the power and control it gives users, and the kinds of changes it brings. News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC, TMO Interview Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:30:00 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fted_landau_talks_icloud_the_post-pc_world_on_macnotables%2F&seed_title=Ted+Landau+Talks+iCloud+%26amp%3B+the+Post-PC+World+on+MacNotables http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/ted_landau_talks_icloud_the_post-pc_world_on_macnotables/ TMO columnist and well known author Ted Landau joined Chuck Joiner on the MacNotables podcast to talk about Apple’s new iCloud service, Steve Jobs’s post-PC world, touch interfaces, and more. News, TMO Appearances, Reports, Conferences, WWDC, iObserver, iCloud Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:30:12 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Freader_discussion_apples_new_product_ecosystem%2F&seed_title=Reader+Discussion%3A+Apple%26%238217%3Bs+New+Product+Ecosystem http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/reader_discussion_apples_new_product_ecosystem/ Apple showed off OS X Lion, iOS 5 and iCloud earlier this week at the company’s World Wide Developer Conference keynote event, and detailed how each helps to pull Macs, iPhones, iPads and the iPod touch closer together. Today TMO readers are talking about Apple’s new ecosystem and what that means for consumers, businesses, and the company’s competition. Reports, Conferences, WWDC, Link, Hot Forum Topic Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:12:40 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fjeff_gamet_discusses_wwdc_2011_keynote_on_imp%2F&seed_title=Jeff+Gamet+Discusses+WWDC+2011+Keynote+on+IMP http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/jeff_gamet_discusses_wwdc_2011_keynote_on_imp/ The Mac Observer’s Jeff Gamet joined the International Mac Podcast to talk about this week’s World Wide Developers Conference keynote presentation by Apple CEO Steve Jobs and crew. MR. Jobs used the keynote to show off OS X Lion, iOS 5, and the new iCloud service. News, TMO Appearances, Reports, Conferences, WWDC Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:45:35 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2F2011_apple_design_awards_go_to_infinity_blade_pixelmator_more%2F&seed_title=2011+Apple+Design+Awards+go+to+Infinity+Blade%2C+Pixelmator%2C+More http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/2011_apple_design_awards_go_to_infinity_blade_pixelmator_more/ Apple gives out awards for the best designed applications during its World Wide Developers Conference, and this year was no different. Apps were divided into Mac, iPhone, iPad and Student categories, and includes titles such as Infinity Blade, Pixelmator and djay. News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:55:23 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fdave_hamilton_dives_into_wwdc_2011_on_macjury%2F&seed_title=Dave+Hamilton+Dives+into+WWDC+2011+on+MacJury http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/dave_hamilton_dives_into_wwdc_2011_on_macjury/ The Mac Observer’s Dave Hamilton joined MacJury host Chuck Joiner to discuss the announcements Apple CEO Steve Jobs and crew made during the company’s World Wide Developers Conference keynote presentation. News, TMO Appearances, Reports, Conferences, WWDC Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:40:56 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Fforum_discussion_wwdc_misquotes_and_fud%2F&seed_title=Forum+Discussion%3A+WWDC+Misquotes+and+FUD http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/forum_discussion_wwdc_misquotes_and_fud/ Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference keynote presentation on Monday morning has already gone under the microscope with analysts and the media having plenty to say about the event. Today TMO readers are sharing the keynote misquotes and bad spin they have found online, in print, and on TV and radio. Reports, Conferences, WWDC, Link, Hot Forum Topic Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:06:39 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_releases_itunes_10.3_auto_downloads_books_previous_purchases1%2F&seed_title=Apple+Releases+iTunes+10.3%3A+Auto+Downloads%2C+Books%2C+Previous+Purchases http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_releases_itunes_10.3_auto_downloads_books_previous_purchases1/ Apple released iTunes 10.3 late on Monday, bringing several features introduced earlier on Monday to users. New features include automatic downloads that push newly purchased iTunes music, iBooks, or apps to all your Mac and iOS devices, the ability to (re)download previous iTunes purchases, and the ability to (finally) shop for iBooks books through iTunes on your Mac. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC, iObserver, iCloud, iOS, iTunes Tue, 07 Jun 2011 03:18:21 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapples_mobileme_already_fading%2F&seed_title=Apple%26%238217%3Bs+MobileMe+Already+Fading http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apples_mobileme_already_fading/ Apple has already updated its MobileMe page to reflect its eventual demise.  Customers are advised that MobileMe is no longer accepting new subscribers. News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:40:47 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapples_wwdc_keynote_available_as_video_stream%2F&seed_title=Apple%26%238217%3Bs+WWDC+Keynote+Available+as+Video+Stream http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apples_wwdc_keynote_available_as_video_stream/ Apple has already posted the WWDC 2011 Keynote, available as a video stream only.  News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:21:08 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_now_at_warp_speed_competition_debris_left_behind%2F&seed_title=Apple+Now+at+Warp+Speed%3A+Competition%26%238217%3Bs+Debris+Left+Behind http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_now_at_warp_speed_competition_debris_left_behind/ Apple has, with finality and punctuation, buried the idea that smartphones and tablets are devices with geeky features, specs, and nifty CPUs. Instead, Apple intends to deliver what no other company can: an intelligent ecosystem for your Internet life. Now at warp speed, no company can catch Apple.  Columns and Opinions, Editorial, Reports, Conferences, WWDC Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:29:22 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_ties_together_mobile_data_with_icloud%2F&seed_title=Apple+Ties+Together+Mobile+Data+with+iCloud%2C+iTunes+Match http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_ties_together_mobile_data_with_icloud/ Apple CEO Steve Jobs officially rang the death bell for the MobileMe service on Monday during his World Wide Developers Conference keynote presentation and unveiled its successor: iCloud. The new service, available this fall, will offer file storage, data syncing, calendar sharing, music and photo storage and syncing, and more. News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC, iObserver, App Store, iPhone, iCloud, iOS, iTunes, iPad, iPod, Apple TV Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:43:26 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fmac_os_x_lion_to_be_distributed_through_mac_app_store%2F&seed_title=Mac+OS+X+Lion+to+be+Distributed+Through+Mac+App+Store+%5BUpdated%5D http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/mac_os_x_lion_to_be_distributed_through_mac_app_store/ Apple showed off Mac OS X Lion during the company’s World Wide Developers Conference on Monday, highlighting ten features and announcing that new version of Mac OS X will be available only through the online Mac App Store. Lion will be available in July and will sell for US$29.99. News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:34:15 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fapple_may_be_refunding_mobileme_renewals_ahead_of_wwdc%2F&seed_title=Apple+May+be+Refunding+MobileMe+Renewals+Ahead+of+WWDC http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/apple_may_be_refunding_mobileme_renewals_ahead_of_wwdc/ Reports are coming in that at least some MobileMe customers set to automatically renew their accounts around the World Wide Developers Conference window have had their payments refunded, hinting that Apple may have some changes in store for the service soon instead of later. News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:37:53 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwwdc_banner_hints_at_surprise_announcement%2F&seed_title=WWDC+Banner+Hints+at+Surprise+Announcement http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/wwdc_banner_hints_at_surprise_announcement/ Apple has been fairly open about what will be discussed at Monday’s World Wide Developers Conference keynote presentation, but at least one banner hints that there may be a surprise in store. A covered banner is hanging from the ceiling outside the keynote auditorium, which historically has been a good indicator that the company has a surprise announcement in store. News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:20:04 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fdevelopers_line_up_for_wwdc_2011_keynote%2F&seed_title=Developers+Line+Up+for+WWDC+2011+Keynote http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/developers_line_up_for_wwdc_2011_keynote/ Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference keynote presentation for 2011 is only a couple of hours away, and the attendee line is wrapped around the side of the Moscone West Convention Center where the event will be held. The Mac Observer’s Dave Hamilton is already on location snapping photos of the crowd. News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:00:39 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Fforum_discussion_wwdc_2011_predictions%2F&seed_title=Forum+Discussion%3A+WWDC+2011+Predictions http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/forum_discussion_wwdc_2011_predictions/ Apple’s annual World Wide Developers Conference keynote presentation is only hours away, so today TMO readers are sharing their thoughts on what the company may show off today when Steve Jobs takes the stage. Reports, Conferences, WWDC, Link, Hot Forum Topic Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:59:30 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fphoto_hints_at_ios_5_notifications_ahead_of_wwdc%2F&seed_title=Photo+Hints+at+iOS+5+Notifications+Ahead+of+WWDC http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/photo_hints_at_ios_5_notifications_ahead_of_wwdc/ Only hours ahead of Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference keynote presentation in San Francisco, a photo hit the Web showing what appears to be a redesigned push notification system for iOS 5. Apple CEO Steve Jobs wills be using the keynote event Monday morning to show off the upcoming releases of iOS 5, along with Mac OS X Lion and the company’s new iCloud service. News, Rumor, Reports, Conferences, WWDC, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, iPad Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:30:13 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Fgo%2Fwwdc_2011_live_steve_jobs_keynote_event_coverage_today%2F&seed_title=WWDC+2011%3A+Live+Steve+Jobs+Keynote+Event+Coverage+Today http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/go/wwdc_2011_live_steve_jobs_keynote_event_coverage_today/ Apple will kick off its annual World Wide Developers Conference Monday, June 6, at 10AM pacific time with a special keynote event hosted by company CEO Steve Jobs. Attendees will get a preview of Mac OS X Lion, iOS 5 and the company’s new iCloud service, and The Mac Observer will be on location providing live coverage. Reports, Conferences, WWDC Mon, 06 Jun 2011 08:00:21 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Ftime_capsule_may_be_apples_icloud_data_center%2F&seed_title=Time+Capsule+May+be+Apple%26%238217%3Bs+iCloud+Data+Center http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/time_capsule_may_be_apples_icloud_data_center/ Apple’s mysterious North Carolina data center may not be where the company plans to store user’s data for its soon to be unveiled iCloud service. Instead, the company might be planning to release an updated version of its Time Capsule network storage appliance to handle iCloud data storage. News, Rumor, Reports, Conferences, WWDC Sun, 05 Jun 2011 20:19:53 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwwdc_2011_live_steve_jobs_keynote_event_coverage%2F&seed_title=WWDC+2011%3A+Live+Steve+Jobs+Keynote+Event+Coverage http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/wwdc_2011_live_steve_jobs_keynote_event_coverage/ Apple will kick off its annual World Wide Developers Conference Monday, June 6, at 10AM pacific time with a special keynote event hosted by company CEO Steve Jobs. Attendees will get a preview of Mac OS X Lion, iOS 5 and the company’s new iCloud service, and The Mac Observer will be on location providing live coverage. Reports, Conferences, WWDC Sun, 05 Jun 2011 14:22:48 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwwdc_brace_yourself_for_change%2F&seed_title=WWDC%3A+Brace+Yourself+for+Change http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/wwdc_brace_yourself_for_change/ WWDC is all about change. Dizzying change. If you’re attending WWDC next week, Apple will take you on a ride that reflects Apple’s ever aggressive technology development. So fasten your seat belt, hit the Mountain Dew and get ready for some jolts.   Columns and Opinions, Editorial, Reports, Conferences, WWDC Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:31:27 -0400 http://mint.macobserver.com/feeder/?FeederAction=clicked&feed=features%2Frss%2Fwwdc&seed=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macobserver.com%2Ftmo%2Farticle%2Fwwdc_2011_for_iphone_ipad_hits_the_app_store%2F&seed_title=WWDC+2011+for+iPhone%2C+iPad+Hits+the+App+Store http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/wwdc_2011_for_iphone_ipad_hits_the_app_store/ Apple’s official WWDC 2011 app for attendees at its annual World Wide Developers Conference is finally available through the App Store. The iPhone, iPad and iPod touch app was announced on Wednesday, but was wasn’t available for download for several hours. News, Product News, Reports, Conferences, WWDC, iObserver, iPhone, iOS, iPad, iPod Fri, 03 Jun 2011 08:30:01 -0400