wwdc 2008

The Ars and Giz WWDC Party Was a Good Time

Things went well last night at the Giz and Ars WWDC party. So well, I woke up a little late this morning. If you came, thank you for making it an event full of wonderful, beautiful people. Yes, you too, mysterious ponytail man wearing an Apple shirt! All 7 of you. I met lots of…

Tech News Brian Lam Jun 11

WWDC Keynote In 60 Seconds

While I’m, of course, a little partial to my own recent Apple keynote mash-up, this clip is an excellent summary of WWDC 2008 in 60 seconds (or just enough time to turn up those speakers while the boss is in the bathroom). I was there and actually remembered some moments I’d forgotten, so it’s probably…

Tech News Mark Wilson Jun 11

Steve Jobs Looked Thinner Than Usual at WWDC—So What?

One of the first things we noticed when Steve Jobs came out on stage was that he was noticeably thinner than he was in previous events. We were vaguely concerned since he’s had a recent history of what could be considered pretty severe health problems, but it looks like it’s just a “common bug” says…

Tech News Jason Chen Jun 10

iPhone 3G in Black or White?

While not all of us at Giz (read: none) like the white iPhone 3G, I’m sure some of you might. So feel free to vote for your favorite non-color here. Not like it matters. Hit it, MJ! Link: sevenload.com Gawker Media polls require Javascript; if you’re viewing this in an RSS reader, click through to…

Tech News Brian Lam Jun 10

iPhone 3G: Complete Coverage

Want to know everything about the iPhone 3G? You can click here to access all our stories or access all the launch stories using this index. The event • Our complete event liveblog • Steve on video, doing his thing • iPhone 3G advertising https://gizmodo.com/apple-wwdc-liveblog-coverage-5014465 The iPhone 3G • Our iPhone 3G Hands On •…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jun 10

Tonight: Have a Drink on Giz and Ars Technica at WWDC 2008

Hey there. We’re throwing a WWDC party with our BFFs at Ars Technica tonight. So if you’re going to be at WWDC as a reader, developer, journalist or just another fanboy, I’d like to invite you to come have a beer on us. Hope you can make it. 8-11pm Harlot 46 Minna Street San Francisco,…

Tech News Brian Lam Jun 10

Steve Jobs Explains OS X Snow Leopard in Three Easy Steps

The NY Times has a good interview with Steve Jobs in which Apple’s CEO lets fly with very quotable, very understandable quotes about OS X 10.6. We already heard the details, but it was still hard to wrap our head around why Apple would make an operating system without many visible features and just go…

Tech News Jason Chen Jun 10

iPhone 3G Rumor Accuracy Check: We Were Right(ish)!

Last Friday, we rounded up and judged the most colorful iPhone 3G rumors floating around the tubes. Now that Steve has spilled the beans, I bet you’re curious as to how accurate our thinking was. Turns out we were pretty much on target with our verdicts. https://gizmodo.com/iphone-2-rumor-round-up-verdict-dont-believe-everythi-5013932 • iPhone 2 to be 22% thinner. We…

Tech News Kit Eaton Jun 10

“iPhone 3G” FCC Application Hints at Potential Apple “Smartphone”

Washington D.C. (Agencies) – Confidential FCC documents unearthed today by internet blog Intomobile point out at the possibility of Apple releasing a new secret device which some experts think could be a “smartphone.” The new gadget—which was submitted for FCC approval in June 1, 2008—apparently has a big “touch” screen, as well as the ability…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Jun 10

Apple Says White Is Cool Again… But Is It?

In an otherwise surprise-free keynote today, one without booms or “one more thing”s, one bit of news stood out: White made a quiet return to the iPod family in the premium 16GB iPhone 3G. Sure, it never fully left Apple—remaining the default color for earbuds, plugs, power bricks, AirPort products and the cheapest MacBooks—but we…

Tech News Benny Goldman Jun 9

Full Stevenote Video Online Now

In case our liveblog didn’t make you feel enough like you were there, you can get a step closer or (just re-live the glory) with the freshly posted video of the entire Stevenote. [Apple]

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jun 9

Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard Revealed: Multi-Core Optimized, GPU Lovin’ OS Upgrade Due In One Year

Yep, you heard right: Apple showed off the OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, due out in a year, to the attendees at WWDC, and let some details slip to the public, including: • Optimization for multi-core processors • GPU friendly (actually GPU utilization of highly parallel tasks generally done on a CPU) • Supports “breakthrough”…

Tech News Wilson Rothman Jun 9

3G iPhone Hands On

Click to viewIn my hand, the 3G iPhone is lighter, fits better, and noticeably thinner feeling as it doesn’t have the same squarish shape. (You won’t notice that it is thicker at all.) I made a call with it, side by side with my 1st generation iPhone, and the reception is noticeably better as well.…

Tech News Brian Lam Jun 9

iPhone 3G Pricing and Activation Details: $30 Unlimited Data, Activated In Store Only

Click to viewWe just talked to AT&T’s President of National Distribution Glenn Lurie, who gave us all the pricing and activation details for the iPhone 3G, which won’t be getting special treatment anymore. It will be using all AT&T’s standard voice and data plans, which means $30 for unlimited 3G data for consumers, $45 for…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jun 9

The 3G iPhone Is Official, July 11th Starting at $199

Click to viewJust now at WWDC, Steve Jobs confirmed the long-rumored iPhone 3G, which is what he actually called it. It hits stores in the US and over 70 other countries on July 11th. Here it will costs $199 for the 8GB version, and $299 for the 16GB one (in black and white). Here are…

Tech News Mark Wilson Jun 9

Video: iPhone GPS, Live Tracking, Traffic, and Geotagging

The 3G iPhone‘s second most persistently rumored and desired feature (or not), GPS is built in for location service hotness, which Steve says is “gonna explode.” Location data comes from a combo of cell towers, Wi-Fi and GPS. Google Maps is still the default interface. Wilson says that’s it’s probable Telenav will do an SDK…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jun 9

Confirmed: Mac OS 10.6 Is Snow Leopard

Click to viewOS 10.6 is called Snow Leopard, straight from Steve’s mouth. Developers will get their first peek “after lunch.” What about poor bloggers? [WWDC08 @ Giz] https://gizmodo.com/os-x-10-6-to-be-called-snow-leopard-5013188

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jun 9

Apple WWDC Liveblog Coverage

Click to viewWe’re at Moscone Center now, and the place is buzzing. If you want this in another language, click on one of Gizmodo’s international affiliates above-you know, those little letters in top right corner of the homepage. They’re simultaneously liveblogging this in their native languages. Our liveblog is here. Click and enjoy. Jason Chen:…

Tech News Jason Chen Jun 9

BoingBoing Gadgets Apple Keynote Song: “The Apple Store is Down”

Joel gave me a preview of this song, written about Apple product launches, a few months ago. It’s even better in its final form. “Best not make any plans today. The Apple store is down, new shit is on its way.” Give it a listen! [Boing Boing Gadgets] Apple Store Is Down Best not make…

Tech News Brian Lam Jun 9

Interactive Timeline of Apple Announcements (With Video)

We know the iPhone is going to be center stage on Monday. But maybe you don’t want a new iPhone, you want one more thing. Cult of Mac has convenient interactive timeline of big announcements from every Stevenote (with video!) so you can figure out what’s more likely than not, using history as a guide.…

Tech News Matt Buchanan Jun 7

wwdc 2008

The Ars and Giz WWDC Party Was a Good Time

WWDC Keynote In 60 Seconds

Steve Jobs Looked Thinner Than Usual at WWDC—So What?

iPhone 3G in Black or White?

iPhone 3G: Complete Coverage

Tonight: Have a Drink on Giz and Ars Technica at WWDC 2008

Steve Jobs Explains OS X Snow Leopard in Three Easy Steps

iPhone 3G Rumor Accuracy Check: We Were Right(ish)!

“iPhone 3G” FCC Application Hints at Potential Apple “Smartphone”

Apple Says White Is Cool Again… But Is It?

Full Stevenote Video Online Now

Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard Revealed: Multi-Core Optimized, GPU Lovin’ OS Upgrade Due In One Year

3G iPhone Hands On

iPhone 3G Pricing and Activation Details: $30 Unlimited Data, Activated In Store Only

The 3G iPhone Is Official, July 11th Starting at $199

Video: iPhone GPS, Live Tracking, Traffic, and Geotagging

Confirmed: Mac OS 10.6 Is Snow Leopard

Apple WWDC Liveblog Coverage

BoingBoing Gadgets Apple Keynote Song: “The Apple Store is Down”

Interactive Timeline of Apple Announcements (With Video)

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