2013 predictions pt 2

So, 2013. Let’s start simple.

Of course we can never be sure of anything to do with Apple and all things unreleased, but we think that iOS 7 and OS X 10.9 is almost certainly going to be released during the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference ( WWDC) in June (this conference happens every year in San Francisco and is a platform for Apple to show off their new products, software and updates to new products).

There were reports in December that app developers had seen a new device ( named 6.1- more on this later) being tested using a new operating system named iOS 7. The people testing the device and iOS 7 had IP addresses originating from Apple’s Cupertino campus.

So, Apple are already testing their new operating system, which means, well, there will definitely be one. Excellent. But what can we expect?

We’re not totally sure on this, as it is quite early for them to be testing, indicating much more in-depth updates than previous (or everyone’s wrong about the release date…) and there may be something completely unexpected that comes along with a brand new feature of the next iPhone.

What we can feel safe in predicting is that Maps will definitely be improved, hopefully including the ability to work offline.

The dock should have more user preferences available and an option for the user to choose which of these they see when they press the home button.
On the home screen we can probably expect more icons with live information- weather, user specified news, sports updates etc, as well as speed dial icons – one button on your home screen to call or message specific people without having to go through the apps themselves.

Lastly, a lot of people expect big things from an updated Siri with iOS 7, as the current version is not impressive enough!

 
Now, another operating system, different hardware! OS X 10.9 is another almost certainty to be released at WWDC. OS X 10.9 has also been seen being tested on a number of machines online. With the new operating system, you can expect Siri (the upgraded version) and, according to some, Apple will be offering the new operating system free of charge.

 
Next- Pt 3 – What to expect from apple regarding the iPhone!?