What to expect from WWDC 2017

Can't wait.

I'm really bummed out with IOS on iPad and would love to see signs that they are becoming more open and supportive on the platform.   I look at it this way, I prefer to have my cell phone locked down hard as reliability is very important.   However that same tight control of the device is a big negative on iPad so I'd like to see Apple change its ways here.    I'm especially interested in port access that doesn't require special hardware to achieve.    The reason here is pretty simple, iPads could easily be recycled into stand alone terminals to communicate tight things like CNC controllers, automation projects or simply projects an an Arduino.

As for Mac OS well that has become my daily way to access the internet (iPad is broken and iPhone is way too slow).    So the obvious thing here is that we see Apple going in the right direction with Safari, maintaining standards compatibility and speed.   Xcode on Mac OS could use an overhaul, I'm thinking a rewrite in Swift with the hope that they kill a lot of bugs by doing so.   Oh speaking of rewrites, ITunes is a mess!

I think we're more likely to see macOS 11 this year than macOS 10.13. That way, iOS and macOS will have the same version number going forward.

bonobob said:

I think we're more likely to see macOS 11 this year than macOS 10.13. That way, iOS and macOS will have the same version number going forward.

They’re not going to merge. 11 implies a massive structural redesign. In 2000 (or… 1999? who knows…), Steve said “Mac OS X sets us up for the next 20 years.” We’ve a little while to go before we see multitouch on the desktop.

wizard69 said:

I'm really bummed out with IOS on iPad and would love to see signs that they are becoming more open and supportive on the platform.   I look at it this way, I prefer to have my cell phone locked down hard as reliability is very important.   However that same tight control of the device is a big negative on iPad so I'd like to see Apple change its ways here.    I'm especially interested in port access that doesn't require special hardware to achieve.    The reason here is pretty simple, iPads could easily be recycled into stand alone terminals to communicate tight things like CNC controllers, automation projects or simply projects an an Arduino.

As for Mac OS well that has become my daily way to access the internet (iPad is broken and iPhone is way too slow).    So the obvious thing here is that we see Apple going in the right direction with Safari, maintaining standards compatibility and speed.   Xcode on Mac OS could use an overhaul, I'm thinking a rewrite in Swift with the hope that they kill a lot of bugs by doing so.   Oh speaking of rewrites, ITunes is a mess!

They need to add mouse support to iOS on the iPad and the next step is releasing an iOSBook Laptop.   This would be designed to replace the aging MacBook Air.
IOS doesn't need full resizable windows.   Full screen and half mode if fine for most lowend productivity (surfing the web, email, writing).   Give the laptop 4GB RAM and 128GB, 256, and 512 GB SSD options.   And of course a 360 hinge and keep the wait below 2 pounds for 12.9 inch screen.    AN iOSBook laptop would be much more familiar to all the iPhone users (in the 100's of million) who don't have a Mac but could benefit by being in the Apple ecosystem.   This is the computer to take on ChromeBooks and Windows 10S laptops.

Also Apple needs to at least announce a SIRI Speaker and demo it even if it doesn't come out till the Fall because they are still working on the hardware and software.

Unlike some I don't think that there is a rush with new laptops as there was a big update 6 months ago.