Last minute WWDC 2009 guesses

by Justin Horn on Jun 8th, 2009 @ 11:15 am

Just wanted to sum up my guesses so it’s easier to see how much I get wrong.

Steve Jobs

Will not make an appearance via video or any other means, although they will probably discuss his health improvement and that he is going to return to Apple as planned in late June.

Release Dates

iPhone 3.0 firmware released today June 8th after keynote. With iTunes 8.2 being released (with it’s biggest feature being able to work with iPhone 3.0) last week it seems more likely than ever we won’t have to wait for the 3rd gen iPhone to get 3.0. I don’t think it’s because Apple doesn’t want to be over loaded on 3rd gen release day, but more of a response to the Pre.
3rd gen iPhone release date announced for later date, my guess…July 10th.
Snow Leopard release date announced for some time in August.

3rd gen hardware

Improved battery life – Yes, see recent post on this
Compass – Yes
Auto focus 3.2MP camera – Yes
Front facing camera – No
Video recording / editing – Yes
4GB through 32 GB version – No, but I do think as I’ve said before the current 8GB will stay put and drop to $99, while the new iPhone will hold the same $199 / $299 pricing at 16GB / 32GB and both sizes coming in black or white.
3.5G (7.2Mbps) – Yes
Matte / more rubbery back – Yes

iTablet

Not going to hear anything about this even though this time around the rumors seem more legit.

UPDATE 11:54AM EST
One more crazy thing I’d like to add. How about an iTunes App Store for Macs?

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