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Apple looms over E3 once again

It's a rite of passage for every tech trade show.

Apple, the 800-pound gorilla of the industry, never has an official presence at shows like CTIA (mobile), CES (consumer electronics), and Computex (PCs). But if you read between the lines of the press conferences and press releases, every company at those shows is implicitly talking about -- and reacting to -- the latest Apple gadgets, new or anticipated.

And now, as we approach the annual E3 trade show, the focus naturally turns to Apple's role in the video game industry.

During E3 2011, we made an obvious observation … Read more

What could Apple have up its sleeve for WWDC?

Apple will likely unveil a new lineup of Macs at its upcoming WWDC, but one analyst thinks the bigger news will be in the software arena.

The iPhone maker is expected to announce iOS 6 at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, which kicks off June 11, says Sterne Agee analyst Shaw Wu. Apple announced iOS 5 at last year's WWDC, though the OS didn't reach the market until October.

A new Maps app also has the analyst and other Apple watchers buzzing. Based on industry checks, Wu sees a new in-house Maps app replacing the current Google Maps … Read more

New Apple TV OS to debut at WWDC, report says

Apple may show off yet another updated version of its Apple TV operating system at next week's World Wide Developer Conference, according to BGR.

The new version is expected to be packed with more features, and will use the same version of the OS on Apple's much-rumored, upcoming HDTV, the report says.

Apple is reportedly talking to manufacturers about using a new "control out" application programming interface that allows accessories to work with the new Apple TV operating system and television. The idea is to allow users to control any component with an Apple remote.

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Apple announces WWDC schedule; keynote set for June 11

Apple has announced its schedule for the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) next month, as well as a new app for attendees.

According to the company, the event, which will be held between June 11 and June 15 in San Francisco, will kick off with a keynote address on that Monday at 10 a.m. PT. Apple hasn't said who will be holding the event nor what the company will discuss, but it's more than likely that Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook will be leading the festivities.

The big question mark, however, revolves around the possibility of Cook unveiling … Read more

CISPA debate heats up

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Apple's WWDC sells out in 2 hours

And just like that, it's a sold-out show.

At 5:30 a.m. PT today, Apple announced the dates -- June 11 to 15 -- for the 2012 edition of its Worldwide Developers Conference, which will take place in San Francisco. By 7:30 a.m. PT, the company had updated the WWDC Web site to say, simply, "Sorry, tickets are sold out."

The focus of the event, of course, will be on Apple's mobile and desktop operating systems -- the lines between which have begun to blur as Apple seeks to give users the same … Read more

Apple sets WWDC 2012 for June 11-15

Apple developers, get out your calendars and pencil in June 11 to 15.

Those are the dates that Apple has just announced for the 2012 edition of its Worldwide Developers Conference, which will take place in San Francisco.

The focus, of course, will be on Apple's mobile and desktop operating systems -- the lines between which have been blurring as Apple seeks to give users the same experience regardless of device. With the newest version of OS X, called Mountain Lion, Apple is bringing many iOS features to the Mac.

"We have a great WWDC planned this year … Read more

What I'd (still) like to see in a new Apple TV

Almost every recent Apple event has been preceded by rumors of a big Apple TV update and yesterday's WWDC was no different. The rumor mill was expecting a full-blown app store for Apple's set-top box, but instead the Apple TV was mentioned only in passing, primarily to demonstrate AirPlay.

That lack of an update wasn't that surprising to me, but it means my wish list for an overhauled Apple TV from earlier this year is still largely unfulfilled. As good as the current Apple TV is (I like the current model a lot; see my full review), there's plenty of room for improvement, especially with competitors like Roku and Xbox 360 providing compelling alternatives.

Here's what I'm still hoping will eventually make its way to the Apple TV.

iPhone 5 could see June debut at Apple confab, report says

Smartphone users champing at the bit for the next iPhone could get a taste of it by June.

The latest rumors about Apple's flagship phone suggest that the iPhone 5 could be announced in June at Apple's next Worldwide Developers Conference. This latest report comes from analysts at Daiwa Securities as reported by the Chinese newspaper Commercial Times.

The folks at 9to5Mac are predicting that WWDC will be held from June 10 to 15 this year.

The new scuttlebut follows a recent report from 9to5Mac also pointing to a summer release for the next iPhone. Citing a "… Read more

With WWDC sellout expected, unofficial ticket notifier arrives

If you were a developer who missed out on nabbing tickets to Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference last year, there's a new solution to make sure that doesn't happen again next year.

Developers Anthony Herron and Aaron Wardle have launched WWDC Alerts, a simple site that promises to give people the heads up when tickets to Apple's yet-to-be-announced 2012 event goes on sale.

"In 2011 it sold out in less than 10 hours. In 2012 it will likely by sooner [sic]," the site says. "WWDC Alerts will notify you via call and SMS … Read more