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TUAW predicts WWDC '08
With WWDC right around the corner, the bloggers at TUAW have compiled a list of predictions for WWDC '08. While we are not sure what will be released, this is a fun list of what we think might be coming, or things that we really want. Be sure to voice your predictions in the comments, and by taking part in our poll. Steve Sande
I'll take ".Mac rebranding and expansion to iPhone and Windows, 3G iPhone, iTablet, and Mac nano" for $500, Alex!
Robert Palmer
Joshua Ellis
Flash on the iPhone, 3G, and I'd really love to see that iTablet and Mac nano action.
Mike Schramm
We'll see 3G and new .Mac for sure, and I think we'll see some more official iPhone apps from Apple, in addition to everything else from the App Store. I don't think we'll see any other new hardware (a redesigned MBP may be in the cards, but an iTablet or Mac Nano is a no), but I do think we'll see a years-off glimpse of 10.6 -- with Leopard out and updated, Apple needs to start up some more OS hype.
Chris Ullrich
iPhone 2.0 with 3G and video shooting capability. .Mac rebranding with new features similar to Google Apps and accessability to Windows users. iPhone 2.0 applications and some details on the next version of OSX code named "insert name of big cat here."
Cory Bohon
We'll definitely see some .Mac rebranding going on, some new "mystery hardware," and a sneak peak at what's beneath the hood of Mac OS X 10.6. I don't think we will see the iPhone 2.0 firmware hitting the streets just yet, and I think that Mac OS X 10.5.4 might be right around the corner.
Brett Terpstra
Enterprise solutions on the iPhone (I know, generic prediction). MBP update. Announcement that Apple was actually serious about using me.com, followed by a Keynote presentation with focus group study data indicating that it's actually a really, really good name.
Michael Rose
Can't wait for the over-the-air sync of .Mac/MobileMe, and I don't even own an iPhone! I think we'll get a launch date for the App Store and an on-sale date for iPhone 2, but neither of them will be during the show. I think we'll see a 10.6 seed preview and the Mac Nano... and maybe, just maybe, the iPhoneBig.
Scott McNulty
I'm with the crowd on the .Mac rebranding, and the 10.6 dog and pony show. We'll see (I think) iPhone 2.0, but what I'm really hoping for is a redesigned MacBook Pro. I'm about ready to replace mine, and I'd love to get one with a keyboard like the MacBook's.
Now, it's your turn.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
David G. said 12:06PM on 6-06-2008
Wow, when I clicked vote every option had 1 vote at 11.1%.
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mark said 12:12PM on 6-06-2008
I'm hoping for an automated butt kicking machine that runs on solar cells.
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matt nevans said 12:19PM on 6-06-2008
I really hate how people are getting so excited of OTA .Mac syncing. Microsoft and Blackberry have been doing this for years, and now everyone thinks that Apple is this godscend for *possibly* bringing OTA sync for .Mac. I think it's funny that ActiveSync will be making its way to the iPhone at the same time .Mac syncing is rumored too. Maybe Apple will use ActiveSync since MS has already licensed it to them.
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DrWho said 12:29PM on 6-06-2008
I'm not noticing people getting excited, it would be a nice feature but the fact that m$ and BB already do this is - well - irrelevant.
dagamer34 said 12:57PM on 6-06-2008
How many people in the GENERAL public actually work at a business where OTA syncing with a Blackberry is even necessary?
Of course Apple didn't invent this stuff, but they certainly are the first company to bring it to the consumer space and make money off of it. At least commend them for that.
martin said 12:25AM on 6-07-2008
is this supposed to be a multiple choice question? lol
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FezMan88 said 12:23PM on 6-06-2008
The end of plastic? Aluminum MacBooks, .Mac update, iPhone update, and a shit-ton of apps
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Kev Orng said 12:51PM on 6-06-2008
On that note, maybe the much-maligned Mighty Mouse will be replaced by Alumimouse, or perhaps "Iron Mouse" if we want to stick with the superhero names.
Every notice how the Mighty Mouse has the same personality as the character Mighty Mouse? Thinks pretty highly of himself, but dude, you're still just a mouse...
rangar said 7:50AM on 6-09-2008
I think the Mighty Mouse will change too. Not so sure about Iron Mouse, but perhaps a multi touch capable mouse.
A wireless mouse with a giant trackpad for a top shell, which can be used as a mouse, but also take gesture input.
BeyondtheTech said 1:46PM on 6-06-2008
Visual Voicemail was a pretty revolutionary collaboration between Apple and AT&T (then Cingular). I am hoping for another revolutionary collaboration such as Video Calling. A front-facing camera on the new iPhone would really make up for all the other phones that AT&T (and all other US carriers) butchered before branding their name on it.
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Eckofish said 12:24PM on 6-06-2008
If we do see the 3G iPhone announced, I'm figuring it will look something close to resembling this mock-up: http://www.flickr.com/photos/eckofish/2555691085/sizes/o/in/set-72157605429187537/
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Ramin said 12:28PM on 6-06-2008
That's nice - I like the thin edges.
rcast1986 said 11:43PM on 6-07-2008
Chop!
...just kidding.
rishi said 12:26PM on 6-06-2008
Erica's predictions? Why not there?
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Hector said 12:51PM on 6-06-2008
Yeah, I thought the same...
Sam Gross said 3:44PM on 6-06-2008
Possibly the NDA
rishi said 4:47PM on 6-06-2008
@ Sam-Yea, you're probably right. Is she in the loop?
rishi said 12:28PM on 6-06-2008
Okay...I'm gonna go crazy and say that we are going to see Mac OS XI 11.0! Anything's possible...
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Ed said 4:30PM on 6-06-2008
Honestly, when the time comes I hope they just rename it. It's much quicker to say "OS Ten" then "OS Eleven," and it doesn't exactly roll of the tongue.
Kristoffer said 3:00PM on 6-06-2008
The vote is totally pointless unless it is multi-choice.
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