WWDC 2014 - What to Expect ?

Apple's Mac and MacBook software could be the star of the show, as reports have said that the company is expected to give OS X its most significant visual redesign in quite some time.

Last year it said future versions of Mac OS X would be named after California destinations, so don't be surprised if Apple names the new software Yosemite, Redwood, Mammoth or Big Sur.

After completely overhauling iOS last year, Apple is expected to reveal a more modest software update at this year's event, focused on improving all the radical changes introduced in 2013.





Apple is set to live stream its keynote for the world to watch, which means this will be the first time the company's top brass will address their loyal fans since buying Beats Electronics and Beats Music for $3 billion earlier this week.

Earlier this month the Financial Times reported that Apple would use WWDC to unveil new software that will allow the iPhone to serve as a central hub for controlling smart appliances around users' homes.

Instead, Apple may introduce a new certification program that will make it easy for customers to see whether a smart product can connect with an Apple device using a Wi-Fi connection, according to a report this week by Gigaom.

If you're holding out hope for Apple to announce a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or the rumored iWatch, do not hold your breath.

Apple has never introduced a new iPad at WWDC, and it's been a very long time since it used the event to unveil a new iPhone.

It's unclear if Apple will introduce a new Mac or MacBook at this year's WWDC.