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∞ ∞ Apple posts WWDC 2011 videos for developers

Peter Cohen — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:13:23 +0000

Couldn’t make it to Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) this year? Neither could most Apple developers. Not only is it a long way (and an expensive trip) for many people to go to, but WWDC tickets sold out in two hours, so the vast majority of iOS and Mac OS X developers weren’t able to make it to this year’s event.

∞ ∞ If you think WWDC wasn't successful, you weren't paying attention

Jim Dalrymple — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:57:26 +0000

Sometimes I think people just don’t pay attention. A major event like WWDC comes, Apple introduces some great products, and still some people think there is little innovation.

Just to recap, Apple announced Mac OS X Lion, iOS 5 and iCloud. The significance of these announcements are not only in their product categories, but also with the entirety of the announcements and how they fit together.

It’s true that Apple didn’t release any new hardware, but we knew Apple wasn’t going to release hardware back in March. That’s no surprise, so let’s look at the significance of the software.

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∞ ∞ Only 7% of iOS developers are Mac developers too

Jim Dalrymple — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:39:17 +0000

Analyst Gene Munster surveyed 45 Apple developers at last week’s WWDC to find out how many developed on other platforms. While the number of developers he spoke with is quite small (considering there were 5,000 registered for the event), there are some interesting results.

Only 7% are also developing apps for the Mac, down from 50% in 2008.

Nearly half (47%) write apps for Android, 36% for Research in Motion’s (RIMM) BlackBerry, 13% for Microsoft (MSFT) Windows Phone 7 and 7% for

∞ ∞ Apple posts WWDC keynote video

Peter Cohen — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:23:20 +0000

By now, you’ve presumably read The Loop’s live coverage of today’s WWDC keynote and seen the major news announcements. But there’s nothing quite like watching an Apple keynote for yourself. Now you can, thanks to Apple, which posted the video to its site this afternoon.

∞ ∞ WWDC 2011 Steve Jobs keynote live update

Jim Dalrymple — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:14:09 +0000

The Loop is at WWDC and we’re getting ready to bring you live updates from Steve Jobs’ keynote. The keynote starts at 10:00 am PT (1:00 pm ET).

∞ ∞ Meeting Spot app aims to make WWDC easier for meetings

Jim Dalrymple — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 19:50:46 +0000

There was a new app released yesterday by Selligy called Meeting Spot that is going to help out a lot of people at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference being held next week.

Meeting Spot lets you check out all of the cafes, coffee shops, restaurants and sandwich around Moscone to find the perfect place to have a meeting, lunch or both. I’ve been in this position many times, so the app definitely appeals to me.

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∞ ∞ Apple releases official WWDC app

Jim Dalrymple — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:57:17 +0000

Apple on Thursday released an app for developers of next week’s Worldwide Developers Conference.

Aptly named “WWDC,” the app lets you search the conference schedule, make a reservation at the User Interface, App Review, iTunes Connect, Program Support, or Developer Publications lab, view floor diagrams of Moscone West, and create a custom schedule of the sessions, labs, and events you plan on attending.

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∞ ∞ Steve Jobs to unveil iCloud, iOS 5 at WWDC keynote

Peter Cohen — Tue, 31 May 2011 13:11:39 +0000

Apple announced Tuesday plans to unveil iOS 5 and “iCloud, Apple’s upcoming cloud services offering” at the keynote address for its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco next week.

∞ ∞ Thoughts on Apple, the iPhone and WWDC

Shawn King — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 13:40:04 +0000

Editor’s Note: This article was written by Shawn King, host of Your Mac Life

Apple on Monday announced the dates and a few details about the next Worldwide Developers Conference. Not surprisingly, speculation about what Apple will tell those developers reached a fever pitch a scant few hours after the press release was sent out to the media.

∞ ∞ Apple's WWDC sold out

Jim Dalrymple — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:03:20 +0000

Apple starting selling tickets for its Worldwide Developers conference earlier today and its already sold out.

∞ ∞ Hilarious first-timer's guide to WWDC

Jim Dalrymple — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 22:34:42 +0000

It’s nice when the old guard passes along some tips for the upcoming developers. Sometimes. Mark Dalrymple (no relation that I know of), a long time developer and author, put together 10 things for first-time developers to make sure they get the most out of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference. It’s a great read. If you’ve been to a WWDC or any conference, you’ll get a good laugh.

Follow proper Labs etiquette. The labs where you can chat with Apple engineers are an invaluable

∞ ∞ No iPhone, iPad or Mac hardware coming at WWDC

Jim Dalrymple — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:44:03 +0000

Apple closed the door this morning on any speculation that it would announce new hardware at its Worldwide Developers conference saying it would focus on iOS and Mac OS.

∞ ∞ Apple to unveil 'the future of iOS and Mac OS' at WWDC

Jim Dalrymple — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:54:23 +0000

Apple on Monday announced the dates for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. This year’s event will be held June 6-10 in San Francisco, Calif. AS in past years, Apple will hold the event at Moscone West.

∞ ∞ Say goodbye to journalistic integrity: NDAs no longer count for much

Peter Cohen — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:45:33 +0000

When did Non Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) cease to have any meaning? And what does this mean for the future of Apple reporting and blogging going forward?

∞ ∞ Opinion: Let's forget this 'Mac is dead' crap and get back to work

Peter Cohen — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:52:51 +0000

Ever since Apple unveiled details about this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), pundits and hysterical-minded developers near and far have been predicting the death of the Mac. This week, Daniel “Fake Steve Jobs” Lyons stirred the pot some more in his Newsweek blog, which I’m not going to bother to link to, because frankly I think it’s tripe and I don’t want to push any more page impressions his way than I absolutely have to.

∞ ∞ What iPhone 4's gyroscope means for iOS gaming

Peter Cohen — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:11:59 +0000

Steve Jobs gave a quick demo on Monday of iPhone 4 to show off its new gyroscopic capabilities. These new functions will keep iPhone 4 competitive with new handheld gaming systems, along with – presumably – other iOS-enabled devices that … Continued

∞ ∞ iMovie coming to iPhone 4

Peter Cohen — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:52:18 +0000

iPhone 4′s introduction brings with it dramatic new video capabilities, and to take advantage of them Apple plans to release an iPhone version of iMovie. It will be available for purchase and download from the App Store and will cost $4.99, and it’s designed specifically for iPhone 4.

∞ ∞ App Store pays out $1 billion to developers to date

Peter Cohen — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:23:19 +0000

During his keynote presentation to developers attending this week’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple CEO Steve Jobs revealed that the App Store has paid out more than $1 billion to developers since going online. Apple returns 70 cents of every … Continued

∞ ∞ iPhone 4 goes on sale in US, UK, Japan on June 24

Peter Cohen — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:14:14 +0000

Apple on Monday introduced iPhone 4, which will go on sale in the US, UK and Japan on June 24, 2010. Preorders are expected to begin on June 18, and it will cost as little as $199 for qualified buyers.

∞ ∞ WWDC Keynote live update

Jim Dalrymple — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:30:51 +0000

I’m in the WWDC keynote hall waiting for the fun to begin. I’ll have a live update of the event today that you can follow on the special live update page on The Loop. Tune in and join in on the fun.

WWDC Keynote Live