Apple WWDC 2016 reveals macOS Sierra, watchOS 3, iOS 10 in software-focused event

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple focused on macOS, iOS, watchOS and tvOS the four pillars of its software platform for 2016's World Wide Developer's Conference. The 27th yearly developer event was held at the Bill Graham Auditorium in San Francisco kicked off with Apple CEO Tim Cook condemning the terrorist attack in Orlando and then segueing to the business at hand. WWDC has 5000 total attendees from 74 countries.

Cook didn't run down the numbers or talk about sales, device adoption which are staples of his keynotes. Instead he gave up the stage to various Apple Executives to introduce the new features. Hit jump for a hot take on what was revealed.

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Microsoft announces smaller Xbox One S for $399

Microsoft has officially announced  the thinner, lighter Xbox One S which stands for 'Slim', the device will be sold as a 500GB, 2TB and 3TB variants starting at US $299 and shipping in August.

This new Xbox One improves over its three-year old predecessor with 4k video support, a slimmed down controller and a integrated power supply and can be positioned in vertical orientation. The device will also ship in white and is 40 per cent smaller than the OG Xbox One. Pricing in Canada starts at $399 for the 500 GB version and the device will ship in August with preorders starting soon.

Microsoft buys LinkedIn professional social network for $26 Billion

Microsoft just bought LinkedIn in a bombshell deal for an all-cash transaction valued at $26.2 billion inclusive of LinkedIn's net cash. LinkedIn will retain its distinct brand, culture and independence while Jeff Weiner will remain CEO of LinkedIn, reporting to Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft. LinkedIn is the world's largest and most valuable professional network and continues to build a strong and growing business.

Founded in 2002, LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network on the Internet with more than 433 million members in over 200 countries and territories. It currently offers free as well as paid membership options that allows people to connect with business contacts as well as seek employment. What does Microsoft, a services and devices company, want with a social network whose growth has been somewhat quastionable of late?

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Facebook: Use Moments or get synced photos deleted

It’s not entirely surprising that Facebook is yet again forcing the hand of its users to use another one of its apps. This time, it’s their photo-sharing app Moments. What’s the consequence if you don’t adopt the app? You’ll lose synced photos you didn’t know you had. You may or may not be aware that Facebook has an option to sync photos from your phone into a private album on the app. But if you don’t install Moments by July 7^th to get them back, then you’ll use them forever. Of course, if those photos are still on your phone, you’ll still have them. Forcing users to download apps seems to be working for Facebook but that doesn’t mean users are happy about it.

Source: The Next Web