Now that Google and Lenovo had their conferences to unveil the future roadmaps of their companies, it is now Apple's time to shine. We are less than 24 hours away from the big event/big reveal that is WWDC. Apple has gone from just having Mac OS to adding iOS to adding watchOS & tvOS into the mix. I doubt there will be any hardware involved this time around as this one for 2016 will be focused purely on the software side of things.
While the rumors leading up to WWDC this year hasn't been as chatty as previous years, there is enough to still get excited for. There's actually 6 things we're gonna let you know about in regards to what we may actually see tomorrow.
Siri
Apple has apparently gotten Siri to the point where they want to make it the focus throughout multiple platforms. For now, it is only on iOS but after tomorrow, it will make its way to the Mac as well. It will allow you to do everything you would do w/ the virtual assistant ton your iOS device but now on your iMac, MacBook, or Mac Pro. Like opening apps, answer questions, sending messages, and 'Hey Siri'. Also, Siri is said to be opened up to 3rd-party developers to give it even more features/abilities.
iOS
While this won't be too much of big deal, there will be some new things. For starters, we could see new 3D Touch gestures, paid subscriptions for the News app, annotation abilities + better editing tools for the Photos app, the ability to hide stock Apple apps, and subscriptions to apps within the App Store. We'll have a slightly tweaked interface w/ a few new icons and update notifications as well. There were reports of iMessage coming to Android but honestly for me, they can keep it.
macOS
There is word that Apple will be rebranding its OS X and now calling it macOS to show singularity across their platforms. As far as what is exactly new, we heard that it will have new features added to the Photos app to go along w/ the addition of Siri. There has been an interesting report that you will be able to unlock your Mac via Touch ID from your iPhone. That would actually be dope.
Apple Music
Apple's streaming service for music is said to get a complete overhaul in regards to its design. Also, new will be more of a focus on the 'For You' section, less of the Connect section, and more of an integration of bigger artwork & lyric integration.
Apple Pay
Apple looks to make its mobile payment service a lot more flexible w/ their upcoming update. Apple Pay is said to soon work via iMessage for money transfers & person-to-person payments and over the web.
tvOS & watchOS
Honestly, nothing to get excited for here for the most part. The alleged person-to-person payments Apple Pay support for watchOS. And tvOS is said to get a few new features but don't expect nothing ground-breaking, though.
While everyone is itching to see new hardware like the updated MacBooks w/ OLED touchpad or a refreshed MacBook Air or a 5K version fo the Cinema Display. We probably won't see it this time around but you never know. Anyways, the live event kicks off tomorrow at 10AM PST/1PM EST. Check back w/ us tomorrow as we'll let you know how/where to watch it.
