What to Expect at WWDC, iPhone 7 and Notebook Rumors, App Store Changes, iMessage for Android? - MacRumors

What to Expect at WWDC 2016 Apple's hotly anticipated WWDC keynote takes place Monday at 10:00 am Pacific Time, and we've rounded up the rumors about what we might see unveiled at the event. While Siri isn't spilling any secrets, it's shaping up to be primarily a software-focused event, with iOS 10 (Apple's WWDC app is driving speculation of a new dark theme!) and OS X (or macOS?) 10.12 being the highlights, but watchOS and tvOS probably also getting some stage time. We may also see some new developments on the services front such as Apple Pay, iCloud, and iMessage. Those hoping for major hardware announcements are likely to be disappointed, however, as most rumors are suggesting new Macs and other products aren't quite ready yet. Apple will be offering a live video stream of Monday's keynote, but you can also stay tuned to MacRumors.com for a live blog and news coverage or follow MacRumorsLive on Twitter to get updates as they happen.   Read Full Article Popular Stories Jun 10, 2016 Updated MacBook Air and MacBook Pro With USB-C May Still Be Unveiled in June While reliable sources are saying there won't be major hardware announcements at WWDC next week, another source says Apple is indeed planning to announce new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models with USB-C support later this month, although an actual launch may not come until several months later. That sequence of events doesn't make a whole lot of sense to us, but we're definitely looking forward to some new Macs and there have been some rumors that innovative new hinges for the 13" MacBook Pro are already in production with ones for the 15" model following shortly. Also, following rumors and a leak pointing toward a new OLED "touch bar" replacing the traditional function keys at the top of the keyboard, there's a gorgeous new concept showing what might be possible with such a feature.   Read Full Article Sketchy Rumor Says Apple Will Add 'Deep Blue' Color for iPhone 7, Drop 'Space Gray' Japanese site Mac Otakara frequently shares accurate leaks from Apple's supply chain, but the latest one has come out of nowhere: Supposedly Apple will be dropping its traditional "Space Gray" color on the iPhone 7 and instead offering a "Deep Blue" color option. It sounds cool, but color us skeptical for the time being. In other iPhone 7 news, it looks like Apple will indeed be using cellular modems from both Intel and Qualcomm in the new device. Intel modems will reportedly be used in AT&T's models, while Qualcomm modems will be found in models destined for Verizon and in China. Who's ready for a repeat of the Samsung vs. TSMC chip debate from last year? Finally, we've got some MacRumors-branded cases based on the rumored design specs of the iPhone 7. The fit is basically identical to the iPhone 6s, but the cases do point to some changes such as a larger rear camera that is shifted slightly lower on the device's body. We'll be giving away some of these cases as a perk for early subscribers to our upcoming optional MacRumors membership program, and you can sign up for our interest list to be notified when we release more information about that.   Read Full Article Apple Announces Major App Store Changes Including New Subscription Terms and Search Ads   Ahead of WWDC, Apple has announced some major changes for the App Store that will start going into effect next week, including opening up subscriptions to all categories of apps and reducing Apple's cut of subscription revenue from its standard 30% to 15% once a given user has been subscribed for at least a year. Other changes include new ads at the top of App Store results, personalized Top Charts that omit apps you've already purchased or downloaded, and new 3D Touch Quick Actions on all app icons to make it easier to share your favorite app recommendations with your friends. We'll undoubtedly be hearing more about these changes at WWDC next week when Apple digs into the details with developers.   Read Full Article Apple Rumored to Be Debuting iMessage for Android at WWDC Here's another rumor we're definitely classifying as "sketchy" but which is generating a ton of interest: Apple bringing iMessage to Android. The iMessage service has so far been exclusive to Apple's ecosystem, so it's unclear whether Apple is interested in sacrificing that exclusivity in hopes of improving the experience for users who want to use iMessage to communicate with all of their friends and the potential to attract new customers by exposing them to Apple's services on their current devices.   Read Full Article Samsung Rumored to Launch Fully Bendable Smartphones in 2017 Bendable screens have been rumored for quite some time, and it looks like Samsung is nearly ready to launch devices that include the technology. Two such phones could debut as soon as early 2017, one with a 5-inch screen that folds out to a larger 8-inch screen and another with a 5-inch screen that folds in half for more compact storage. Apple is of course rumored to be making its own significant advancements on the iPhone in 2017 with a shift to OLED display technology, but it doesn't seem like bendable displays are in Apple's immediate future.   Read Full Article

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