MacWorld 2009: My Apple Roundup

05Jan09

 

Tomorrow morning (or evening for UK), the Apple keynote will take place at this years Macworld Expo. I shall most probably be following along using various sources, and then watch the video keynote once it’s released by Apple. Below, is what I think they may release tomorrow.

iLife 09 & iWork 09
By the end of 2007, iLife and iWork had both been upgraded to their respective 2008 versions. This brought many changes, although some (iMovie, for instance) were not very much appreciated. Since 2009 is now in full swing, we’re due updates to Apple’s main software groups. What changes these will bring exactly, I’m not sure. Hopefully GarageBand will be much quicker to run, and things such as the connection between iMovie and iDVD re-established. As for iWork, general updates, speed and functionality will be nice.

MobileMe Updates
A big change for iLife and iWork may be linked with MobileMe. More options for storing files in the “cloud” and accessing applications via it also may make an appearance. It was noticed on the Apple website, the ability to upload, and therefore send (via email link) very large files will be coming to MobileMe in the near future.

Unibody 17” MacBook Pro
To add to the current Macbook and Macbook Pro, the previous Macbook Pro 17” may join its newer siblings with an all new unibody aluminum casing. 

One More Thing…Mac Mini
There have been so many stories about the Mac Mini, it almost feels certain a big update will be coming tomorrow. The Mac Mini is a great starting Mac, and with a new design and updated features will appeal to a greater audience, and hopefully bring many more people from the “dark side”.

So there you have it. That’s what I think would be great to see in tomorrows Keynote. It’s unfortunate that Steve Jobs won’t be conducting the presentation, but I’m sure Phil Schiller will do a great job.

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