Engadget's WWDC 2008 predictions

Yes, it's almost that time -- WWDC 2008. By now you're well acquainted with the rumors circling Apple's next big event. Will the 3G iPhone make an appearance? Will Jobsy bust out a multitouch Newton tablet? Will Snow Leopard come in from the cold? It's anyone's guess, but the editors here at Engadget have a few hunches that you can pretty much bank on. Of course, you can see the real thing happen during our live coverage of the keynote set to start at 10:00AM PT / 1:00 PM ET.

Josh T: "Hillary Clinton named president... of AppleCare division. Finally, Universal AppleCare."
Ryan: "Apple announces acquisition of Sharper Image's remaining assets; rebadges flagship product line iOnic Breeze."
Thomas: "iPods, iMacs renamed EeePods and EeeMacs; iPhone launched which is somehow both bigger and smaller than the current model."
Chris: "iPhone Capsule is introduced to thunderous applause, allowing consumers to effortlessly go 'back in time' to retrieve their obsoleted iPhone models."
Josh F: "In a surprise move, Steve Jobs says 'But wait: There's more!' instead of his signature 'Just one more thing,' then proceeds to throw in a Shamwow and two Infinity Razors if you order in the next 30 minutes."
Paul: "Jobs in a white wife-beater tucked into Levi's 501 cutoffs."

[Okay, that last one is more a wish from Paul than a prediction.]

[CUBSWILLWIN @ Jun 9th 2008 9:02AM]

Paul, you got a damn good sense of humor.

[CUBSWILLWIN @ Jun 9th 2008 9:02AM]

I also wish for Paul's wish.

[Jakob Henner @ Jun 9th 2008 9:17AM]

Engadget are amazing, for once they're not that serious, but they still know the limit, in opposite to Gizmodo who still should play in the kindergarden.

[Shane @ Jun 9th 2008 9:28AM]

Jobs with a Zune tattoo. That made me laugh. :-)

[Steffen Jobbs @ Jun 9th 2008 9:29AM]

With all the supervising and administration Steve Jobs does for Apple, I figured he'd have more of a physique like Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.

[Nomi @ Jun 9th 2008 9:31AM]

@Jakob

I hate Gizmodo's Apply fanboyism and NSFW posts (well I like them, but not while at work :P).

[CUBSWILLWIN @ Jun 9th 2008 9:34AM]

engadget is amazing...

[retro77 @ Jun 9th 2008 9:52AM]

Steffen Jobbs: your a homo.

[Kizorblade @ Jun 9th 2008 9:57AM]

Oh nice insult. I'm going to look up to you when I need a good comeback. Really.

[Wei @ Jun 9th 2008 10:27AM]

This is the most worthless post ever to drive traffic prior to the live blog.

[Darkroom @ Jun 9th 2008 11:07AM]

is steve jobs being sexually objectified in this post? good lord... this is what happens when fanboyism goes too far.

[r3loaded @ Jun 9th 2008 11:27AM]

@Darkroom

It went too far quite a while ago..

[crimson400 @ Jun 9th 2008 9:02AM]

Best photo EVER!

[CUBSWILLWIN @ Jun 9th 2008 9:05AM]

Totally agreed.

[John @ Jun 9th 2008 9:27AM]

I want to know what's wrong with his hand!

[Abuzar @ Jun 9th 2008 12:05PM]

I think they tried putting a brown zune there! lol

[ChiWax @ Jun 9th 2008 9:03AM]

Is that pic really necessary? Q.

[CUBSWILLWIN @ Jun 9th 2008 9:05AM]

then engadget would be boring, and our sense of humor will wither away without engadget for inspiration.

[ZHack @ Jun 9th 2008 9:04AM]

Those are great Predictions!! I love the last one. I just want an affordable Iphone 3G With 16gb and 32gb models available. But most importantly available today!!!

[Eric M. @ Jun 9th 2008 9:20AM]

I don't know if its just me or not, but it bothers me when people write out "Iphone" instead of "iPhone". Maybe I have a slight case of OCD.

[JJV @ Jun 9th 2008 10:15AM]

dont worry it bothers me as well
it just looks so wrong

[Jeff @ Jun 9th 2008 10:33AM]

@Eric M.

don't you mean "The OC Disorder"?

[Idlemind @ Jun 9th 2008 11:42AM]

i-Anything looks funny with a capital "I"

unless we all have OCD

[DB @ Jun 9th 2008 11:51AM]

i also have OCD then. just something about "IPhone" and "IPod" that isnt right.
iPhone
iPod

[looseinthedeuce @ Jun 9th 2008 9:06AM]

There already was an eMac. Nobody bought it.

[rickhamilton620 @ Jun 9th 2008 9:26AM]

I agree, such a highly underrated computer, it was priced pretty damn well too at the "sweet spot" for a mid range system- around 800 bucks for everything, not just the computer itself like the Mac Mini. My old high school used to have them and my mom was going to get one.

Sadly, she decided to get a Dell- *Sighs*

[Bri3D @ Jun 9th 2008 10:10AM]

There was a reason. I owned one. They had a lot of quality control issues (i.e. the infamous IVAD cable), and they weren't exactly performance monsters.
They were also pretty loud (they had one ENORMOUS fan in the back to cool the whole system) and hamstrung by a 32MB GeForce 2 MX.
In hindsight, buying a used G4 tower at the time would have been a better deal.
As for their intended market (education) it was too little, too late. Most schools had already begun to implement a plan for Windows rollout, as educational applications began to support Windows.
Windows was (and still is) easier to manage in a school/corporate environment thanks to Active Directory and years of development behind products like LANDesk.
NetInfo works, if you can figure it out (it's used so little that there's only a tiny fraction of information available compared to LDAP/ActiveDirectory), and Apple Remote Desktop works, but it's not nearly as fully-featured as LANDesk and its competitors.
Had Apple released a cheap Mac before educational software providers were pressured into providing a Windows version of their software, they might have remained the leading force in K-12 education, but they missed the boat.

[mmendoza27 @ Jun 9th 2008 9:07AM]

WTF? I didn't know that Steve had a Zune Tattoo, he's the Zune Guy?

[Richard Lai @ Jun 9th 2008 9:07AM]

"I present to you the iVest."

[fanman @ Jun 9th 2008 9:58AM]

Twice the price and an innovative lack of elastic!

[Richard Lai @ Jun 9th 2008 10:03AM]

@fanman: but if you're a student the iVest will come with a free iPod! But I wouldn't promise anything regarding possible yellow staines in the future.

[fanman @ Jun 9th 2008 11:45AM]

You can't replace it your self, you have to send it to an apple service centre where they'll change your clothes for you. XD

[ndisdabest @ Jun 9th 2008 9:09AM]

Question for the thread... Apple stores have reportedly received "mysterious" boxes already, as well as new signage. If this is the case, would Apple allow the public to buy these phones before Jobs makes his announcement? Like, would they open their stores with new iPhones available? I ask because I'm on Eastern time and I'm wondering if they'd actually wait until a certain hour (1:00 pm) to trot the new models out to the showroom.

[Richard Lai @ Jun 9th 2008 9:13AM]

I think Steve is usually the one who gives the thumbs up for the product releases - he wants to max up the "Boom!" effect.

[mmendoza27 @ Jun 9th 2008 9:13AM]

I don't think our store has received shipments of anything and honestly, I don't think it's going to be released today, but I could be wrong, but I really highly doubt it. Most Apple retail stores would get killed, but I am sure they will announce a date and allow people to pre-order online.

[ChiWax @ Jun 9th 2008 9:19AM]

People would need to know ahead of time so they can line up in front of Apple and AT&T stores and disrupt all the business establishments that happen to share space with them. It's the Apple way...Q

[Jim @ Jun 9th 2008 9:19AM]

I have to agree. I remember when the first iteration of the iPhone was released last year that they closed the AT&T stores for a while to prep for the massive onslaught of buyers. I want to run out after 1 to get one today but I just don't think it'll happen. I'm thinking it'll happen next week or sometime in the next few weeks. :(

[Simon Lawrence @ Jun 9th 2008 9:25AM]

I spoke to our Telco supplier on Friday and the iPhone is on our doorsteps apparently available in 2 weeks (this is Australia though) and i doubt it would be anything but the new iPhone, which would also have to be a 3G version as only 1 of the 3 major carriers here have the EDGE network required for the 1st gen iPhone. We have already put in our orders for the IT department!

[indyshadow @ Jun 9th 2008 9:09AM]

WOOT i cant wait for the new iPhone i am wanting to get a job at AT&T just so i get it cheap, if not free!

[IT-Accountant @ Jun 9th 2008 9:10AM]

Steve Jobs: Look at my iCeps!

[Chirag @ Jun 9th 2008 9:11AM]

It could be announced today, but surely, it can't be available today? Where is the FCC filing?

[ChiWax @ Jun 9th 2008 9:11AM]

I predict Apple is going to introduce iFuel. It's very simular to the fuel system Doc Brown introduced in Back to the Future II. You can even throw your original iPhone into it to create power for your ride...Q

[looseinthedeuce @ Jun 9th 2008 10:08AM]

Actually Mr. Fusion was presented at the end of the original movie.

"I need fuel."

[ChiWax @ Jun 9th 2008 10:27AM]

You are correct...but the proof that Mr. Fusion worked as a complete alternative energy source was truely demonstrated in the second movie....and of course I am completely full of s**t!!! Q. :)

[Itsuru @ Jun 9th 2008 9:13AM]

New Macbooks anyone? *Sigh*

[Chirag @ Jun 9th 2008 9:16AM]

Yes please! the old ones look like the eeePC (or they look like it or whatever)

[Michael @ Jun 9th 2008 9:19AM]

New macbooks would be excellent.

[Richard Lai @ Jun 9th 2008 9:25AM]

Good point. I've been hearing a Mac Tablet for a while now, would love to see the real thing.

[JJV @ Jun 9th 2008 10:11AM]

with a realll graphics card would be nice
im gna have to go windows just because of the graphics card -.-

[JJV @ Jun 9th 2008 10:11AM]

with a realll graphics card would be nice
im gna have to go windows just because of the graphics card -.-