In the fall,. Probably in September, which has been their standard time for several years. But no one will know for sure until Apple actually announces it. Richard
> On Jun 5, 2017, at 2:00 PM, terri elliott <[email protected]> wrote: > > When will this update be scheduled to come out? Thanks. > > Terri > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 5, 2017, at 1:46 PM, Sieghard Weitzel <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> They forgot to mention the new "HomePod" which is Apple's competitor to the >> Amazon Echo and Google Home except that it sounds like it will be a much >> higher quality audio experience, a true HiFi speaker which can work as a >> stand-alone speaker or as a pair and I think this will be the true >> competition for Sonos. I think Sonos has made a mistake by not making all >> their speakers and devices Airplay capable and as somebody who loves Sonos >> and has invested a fair bit in Sonos this is a bit disappointing. I don't >> necessarily see myself getting rid of my living room Playbar, Sub and Play 1 >> set as rear speakers, but since I bought a lot of my Sonos gear before any >> of the stand-alone speakers like the Play 1, Play 3 and Play 5 came out, I >> have 3 Connect Amp devices in the bedroom, bathroom and kitchen and those >> are connected to in-wall or in-ceiling speakers. I could easily see myself >> replacing them with the HomePod (especially a set of them in the bedroom and >> a single one in the kitchen and I would then use those two Sonos Connect >> Amps at my retail business to drive the speakers I have downstairs, upstairs >> and outside. Currently I use a single Connect which is connected to my >> 22-year old Onkyo receiver and a 4-port speaker switch, but if each set of >> speakers would have their own Connect Amp that would make it even easier in >> terms of adjusting the volume independently and even playing different >> things upstairs and downstairs. >> At $349 US the HomePod is even substantially less than a Sonos Play 5 and >> from the description I would hazard a guess and say that it may sound very >> good as well with its array of 7 tweeters and a 4-inch wover. Of course the >> fact I can simply say "Hey SIRI" followed by what I want to listen to is >> very tempting, we have an Apple Music family subscription so the integration >> would be awesome. One thing I am curious about and I'm sure we'll find out >> is how it would work for different users, e.g. my wife of course has her own >> music and listens to a lot of filipino music whereas my library and >> recommendations are much different. Hopefully Apple will have something that >> allows the HomePod to switch from one user to another. >> Of course I won't have to worry about this because based on what Apple has >> announced the HomePod will only be available in the US, UK and Australia at >> launch in December this year and then it will come to a bunch of other >> countries in 2018, hopefully Canada will get it some time in the first part >> of 2018, at least I have time to save up for it and who knows what Sonos >> will come up with by then, but it is of course unlikely Apple will give >> third party manufacturers the same access to SIRI and all that for a while >> since it would mean less HomePod sales for them. I am also curious whether >> the HomePod has bluetooth so one could connect to it directly with a good >> quality bluetooth headset. >> >> As for the big App Store announcement I was somewhat disappointed that they >> didn't mention a trial period for apps and a rating system which gives an >> indication about an app's level of accessibility. >> >> As for the SIRI announcement I was also disappointed as it does not sound >> like a leap forward and break-through upgrade, so they have better sounding >> voices which might be nice since I assume these voices will also be >> available to be used as Voiceover voices, but it sounds as if SIRI continues >> to remain stupid compared to Google. I guess we'll have to see how these >> upgrades translate into real-world knowledge and how well it will be able to >> answer a variety of questions. >> >> The Apple Maps update sounds promising especially if the new indoor maps of >> malls and airports will be combined with iBeacons to provide accurate >> directions for indoor navigation. >> >> Hopefully the person-to-person payment option for Apple Pay will be >> available anywhere Apple Pay is available as that would be a nice and easy >> way to send somebody some money. It is interesting that they mentioned how >> they expect Apple Pay to be available at 50% of retailers by the end of this >> year in the US. Here in Canada we got Apple Pay much later, but because of >> our banking and credit card infrastructure, Apple Pay is available anywhere >> contactless payments are accepted which by now is almost everywhere. I don't >> know any hard numbers, but I would guess it is well over 90% of places that >> accept credit cards. Even small retailers like my store or the little german >> butcher shop down the street have contactless payment terminals hence I can >> use Apple Pay. >> >> >> >> Regards, >> Sieghard >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf >> Of Gary Bowers >> Sent: Monday, June 5, 2017 12:21 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Apple announces iOS 11 with new features and redesigned App Store >> >> theverge.com >> Apple announces iOS 11 with new features and redesigned App Store Chris >> Welch Apple CEO Tim Cook just officially announced iOS 11 onstage at WWDC >> 2017. >> The next major update to the operating system running on millions of iPhones >> and iPads will improve on the "core technologies" that power the OS and also >> introduce numerous new features. >> The first among those demo'd by Craig Federighi was synchronized messages >> across iOS and macOS. If you erase a message on your iPhone or iPad, that >> will now be reflected on your Mac as well. >> Apple Pay is also expanding to include person-to-person payments, >> positioning Apple to take on Venmo and Square Cash. iOS 11 will introduce a >> Apple Pay Cash Card, where users will store their received funds from >> peer-to-peer transactions. This money can be transferred to your personal >> bank account. >> Siri >> Apple has made improvements to Siri that make the assistant's voice sound >> more natural when responding to users. Additionally, Siri will now be able >> to perform translations in various languages including English, Chinese, >> French, German, Italian, Spanish. >> A new "intelligence" feature allows Siri to make suggestions that you might >> find interesting - like a news article - and be more predictive about what >> you want to do next. Siri accomplishes this through what Federighi described >> as "on-device learning." On-device learning is synced across your other >> Apple devices but "kept completely private, readable only by you and your >> devices." >> Control Center >> In iOS 11, Apple has completely redesigned Control Center, which is the >> panel that users can swipe up to access frequent and important settings or >> change songs when listening to music. >> Indoor maps for shopping malls and airports Apple Maps is introducing indoor >> maps for airports and shopping centers in select cities. >> Mall layouts will be available for the following cities: Boston, Chicago, >> Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, San >> Jose, Tokyo, and Washington DC. >> Apple has indoor maps for well over 20 major airports as well, including >> both US and international locations. >> Speed limits, lane guidance, and Do Not Disturb While Driving iOS 11 also >> adds new improvements to Maps when you're behind the wheel of a car. Lane >> guidance and speed limits should help you navigate unfamiliar highways, and >> a new Do Not Disturb While Driving will get rid of potential distractions >> when your eyes should be focused on the road. Text messages won't be shown >> by default, though senders have the option of replying with "urgent" in >> cases when you really need to see something. >> Apple Music, AirPlay 2, HomeKit 2, and multi-room audio Sonos has some huge >> competition on the way. Apple's Craig Federighi said on stage that iOS 11 >> will introduce support for multi-room audio between iPhones, iPads, and a >> slew of third-party speakers. >> Plus, Apple Music is adding a much needed social element, which will show >> you what friends are currently listening to on the service. Like Spotify, >> you've got the option of listening privately if you don't want to let others >> in on your guilty pleasures. >> A redesigned App Store >> >> The App Store is getting its biggest makeover ever in iOS 11. There's a new >> "Today" tab that will surface notable releases, and Apple is finally giving >> the games section its own dedicated tab. There's a much bigger editorial >> aspect to the store now, too, as users will find how-tos and other content >> that pertains to select apps. Other refinements include the ability for >> developers to directly list in-app purchases in the App Store - rather than >> making users hunt for them in the app. >> ARKit >> Apple is building augmented reality directly into the core of iOS, giving >> developers the tools they need to convincingly blend digital entertainment >> with the real world. >> Other >> Here's the fun slide of other features coming to iOS 11 that didn't get >> stage time. Standouts include screen recording, a one-handed keyboard, >> FaceTime Live Photos, password autofill in apps, and more. >> iOS 10, unveiled at last year's WWDC, focused on a major update to the >> Messages app, and also included redesigned Maps, Photos, Apple Music, and >> News apps. A new Home app for controlling HomeKit-compatible smart home >> gadgets was introduced, and Apple began its work to open Siri to software >> developers as part of iOS 10, as well. >> Developing. Check out our WWDC live blog for the latest updates! >> >> end of article >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: >> [email protected]. 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