Thursday, March 22, 2012

Apple : Apple iOS 6 to launch on June 11?

Apple : Apple iOS 6 to launch on June 11?

Apple iOS 6 to launch on June 11?

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Apple iOS 6 to launch on June 11?

The next version of Apple's mobile operating system iOS 6 could be previewed in mid-June, following reports that the date for this year's WWDC has already been set.

Cult of Mac points out that the Moscone Center in San Francisco, Apple's long-standing venue of choice for launch events, has been booked out for a week from June 11.

The listing notes a "corporate event," but all signs point to Tim Cook taking the stage for Apple's annual developers' conference.

Last year saw Apple announce iOS 5, which became available alongside the launch of the iPhone 4S in October, so it's likely we'll get a first look at iOS 6.

WWDC 2011 also saw Apple showcase the completed version of Mac OS X 10.7, and with Mountain Lion already announced we should see the full monty unleashed this year.

No iPhone 5 though

Past WWDC events have also seen Apple announce a new iPhone.

However, Apple broke away from that tradition in 2011 by making us wait until October for the iPhone 4S.

It's highly unlikely we'll see the iPhone 5 this summer.

Sony Music Unlimited app coming to iOS 'in weeks'

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Sony Music Unlimited app coming to iOS 'in weeks'

The COO of the Sony Entertainment Network, Shawn Layden, has revealed that its Music Unlimited service will be coming to iOS devices in the coming weeks.

Sony's big push for 2012 is its new online network, which encompasses all of its web properties.

Essentially the Sony Entertainment Network comprises the company's gaming, movies and music portfolios and Sony is hoping to bring these to as many devices as possible.

At the moment, the Music Unlimited app is currently on Android and PS Vita, and now Layden has confirmed that it will shortly land on iOS.

Wide church

"We will be launching our music service on iOS in the next few weeks," said Layden, who was speaking at the IP&TV World Forum with TechRadar in attendance.

"We want to be on as many devices for users who want to be part of Music Unlimited."

When asked about Sony's relationship with Apple and in particular with iTunes, considering there will be some competition there when it launched its app, Layden said: "Sony music is still be part of iTunes – there is no change in that."

He explained that the situation was similar to Sony letting other rivals use its service for their apps, and that it is all healthy competition.

"There are many services Sony offers through PS3, tablet, Vita and Bravia TVs – it is a wide church.

"We have video and music service but we also provide a base for Netflix and BBC iPlayer – we accept that people want what they want, and we are in a position to offer this."
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