WWDC 2013 rumor roundup: iOS 7, OS X 10.9, new MacBooks, iRadio

WWDC 2013 rumor roundup: iOS 7, OS X 10.9, new MacBooks, iRadio

Apple’s WorldWide Developer Conference 2013 starts on Monday, June 10. It kicks off with the Keynote at 10:00 am PST at the Moscone West Center in San Francisco.

As usual, we’ve heard several rumors and speculations leading up to the event, which indicate that it will be a cracking WWDC this year (assuming they turn out to accurate). Here’s a round up of all the WWDC 2013 rumors we’ve heard so far.

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More iOS 7 details leaked: Camera filters, Motion Sensing tech, iRadio

More iOS 7 details leaked: Camera filters, Motion Sensing tech, iRadio

Over the last few weeks, well-connected Apple blogger, Mark Gruman of 9to5Mac has revealed some interesting details about iOS 7, the next generation mobile operating system for the iPhone and iPad.

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Apple may not launch iPad mini 2 alongside iPad 5

Apple may not launch iPad mini 2 alongside iPad 5

Last year, Apple surprised us by launching the 4th generation of the full-sized iPad at the media event alongside the iPad mini.

So this year too, we were expecting Apple to launch the 5th generation iPad alongside the 2nd generation iPad mini.

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More details on iOS 7′s flat redesign

More details on iOS 7′s flat redesign

It has been widely speculated that Apple will give us a sneak peak at iOS 7, the next generation mobile operating system for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch at the WWDC 2013 Keynote on June 10.

Last month, 9to5Mac revealed that iOS 7 codenamed Innsbruck will feature a “fresh look” with a “very, very flat” interface. The overhaul is being led by Jony Ive, Apple’s SVP of Industrial Design, who took over the design of iOS 7 from Scott Forstall.

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iPhone 5S, low-cost iPhone said to be coming in multiple colors [Report]

iPhone 5S, low-cost iPhone said to be coming in multiple colors [Report]

Japanese blog Macotakara claims that it has received information about the next generation iPhone, unofficially dubbed iPhone 5S, the low-cost or the budget iPhone and iPad 5 from its sources.

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Apple to start mass production of Retina iPad mini in June or July

Apple to start mass production of Retina iPad mini in June or July

After claiming that Apple’s going to release two iPad mini updates by Q1 next year, NPD DisplaySearch analyst Richard Shim now claims that the 2nd generation iPad mini could go into mass production by June or July this year.

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Analyst says Apple Planning two Retina iPad mini updates, one in Q3 ’13 and the other Q1 ’14

Analyst says Apple Planning two Retina iPad mini updates, one in Q3 ’13 and the other Q1 ’14

NPD DisplaySearch analyst Richard Shim claims that Apple will release not one but two updates to the iPad mini within a span of 9 months.

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iOS 7 release may be delayed due to design overhaul

iOS 7 release may be delayed due to design overhaul

It has been widely speculated that iOS 7 will feature a flatter design. The overhaul is being led by Jony Ive, Apple’s SVP of Industrial Design, who also provides leadership and direction for Human Interface software teams across the company after Scott Forstall’s departure.

Bloomberg reports that Apple runs the risk of delaying the release of iOS 7 due to the revamped user interface and increase in collaboration between hardware and software divisions under Ive.

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iPad 5 to be 15% Thinner, 25% Lighter, Powered by A7X Chip

iPad 5 to be 15% Thinner, 25% Lighter, Powered by A7X Chip

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is back with another research note, this time laying down his expectations for the fifth-generation iPad, dubbed the iPad 5. His claims are in line with rumors we’ve seen till now — a thinner iPad that weighs less and has thinner bezels around the screen.

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Apple to ramp up production of iPad 5 in July-August

Apple to ramp up production of iPad 5 in July-August

Taiwanese publication DigiTimes reports that according to “sources with Taiwan-based supply chain makers”, Apple will ramp up production of the 5th generation iPad in July-August.

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