Apple's WWDC keynote: What we didn't get
It seems like every Apple event comes with an increasingly large dose of sparkling hype, and plenty of supposedly imminent announcements end up not happening.This year's Tim Cook keynote speech at WWDC had its share of big news, and plenty of excitement -- iOS 6, Retina Display MacBook Pros -- but here's what wasn't there.Related storiesComplete WWDC 2012 coverageApple's WWDC news: New MacBook Pros, iOS 6, upgraded SiriFirst take: MacBook Pro with Retina DisplayApple unveils iOS 6 with 200 new features, Siri gets updateConsolidation of the MacBook lineYes, that Retina Display MacBook Pro is stunning and covers a lot of what I was looking for in a MacBook, but Airs and Pros still exist, and with lots of different screen sizes. Is choice confusing or welcome? I personally would have preferred the fancy Pro to be a bit more affordable.4G on a MacBookWell, there still aren't any MacBooks with built-in mobile broadband. The Retina Display MacBook Pro seemed like a shoo-in for 4G LTE, but it didn't come to pass.No new iMacs or Mac MinisThe Mac Pro got stealthily updated on Apple's Web site without a mention in the keynote speech, but the iMacs and Mac Minis are still last year's models. Best guess: news will come on those soon.Apple TV SDK/App StoreThe biggest pre-WWDC rumor fell flat on its face: Apple didn't speak a word about the Apple TV or any apps. Apple HDTV hardwareAs mentioned above, no Apple TV, and that included hardware as well as software. We knew the odds on Apple TV hardware were slim to none, and the keynote didn't pull any surprises.The next iPhoneNo one expected a new iPhone, but still: while iOS 6 was a star of the keynote, the next iPhone remained a mystery. However, iOS 6 practically offers enough new features to make an existing iPhone (3GS or later) feel new.iPad MiniWas anyone expecting this? For the sake of being a completist, this is on the list. The newest iPad remains the third-gen version that debuted in March.Update/overhaul of iTunesDo you find discovery of apps difficult? Feel frustrated by the design of iTunes? There are redesigned mobile versions of iOS content apps like the App Store in iOS 6 along with integrated Facebook recommendations, but iTunes hasn't made many changes.Anything you were expecting that didn't appear?This content is rated TV-MA, and is for viewers 18 years or older. Are you of age?YesNoSorry, you are not old enough to view this content.PlayApple's WWDC 2012: iOS 6, Mountain Lion,...See full gallery1 - 4 / 27NextPrev
