WWDC is just around the corner and I am sure Tim Cook will not have enough time to re plan just because I published my wish list:-) But I would put in what I would like to see so that in case it aligns with what really happens, I can feel happier:-)
1. Its anybody's guess looking at the graphics of the WWDC that "Apple TV encircled with many objects" is the theme. So I would safely guess the HomeKit enabled Apple TV will be announced. Tightening the loose ends on HomeKit and HealthKit will be in the cards. If we have all those individual remotes merging into a unified interface at some place, I will be very happy.
2. I would hope that media streaming options will converge. What I mean is either Apple start supporting some of the other competitions' protocols (My interest specifically on SONOS) or others align with Homekit. When Airplay does look a great way, its not the only way. So I would be happy if Apple opens up a bit here.
3. Workflow being integrated into iOS. With the HomeKit coming up strongly, ability to build up workflows will have to be native to iOS rather than a third party implementation. This way, Apple can also choose to allow certain level of integration with the Phone app and Message app. This will greatly improve the flexibility and scope of automation.
4. Siri will have to develop further. One challenge we face now is that even for operations which can be done locally, we need a connection to be active. This may not be practical if we want to use Siri for Home automation. I may be in basement and may be my WiFi is not working for internet, but I may still want to control the in house appliances; Using Siri:-) The challenge is that Siri requires a net connection to understand me in the first place. Not sure if that can be brought down in to say my Apple TV so that the local functionality can still work with out the internet round trip.
5. Apple should show some love to Indian Crowd:-) Especially in Maps. If they cannot, they should atleast allow user to choose which mapping app should be set as default mapping app. That way we can use google map when we cannot use Apple Maps.Even though I can still start the Google Maps from the App, having Siri to find my way using Google Maps is something I will be grateful to have.
Thats it for now, Tim! I am sure you can manage this! What are friends for afterall?
1. Its anybody's guess looking at the graphics of the WWDC that "Apple TV encircled with many objects" is the theme. So I would safely guess the HomeKit enabled Apple TV will be announced. Tightening the loose ends on HomeKit and HealthKit will be in the cards. If we have all those individual remotes merging into a unified interface at some place, I will be very happy.
2. I would hope that media streaming options will converge. What I mean is either Apple start supporting some of the other competitions' protocols (My interest specifically on SONOS) or others align with Homekit. When Airplay does look a great way, its not the only way. So I would be happy if Apple opens up a bit here.
3. Workflow being integrated into iOS. With the HomeKit coming up strongly, ability to build up workflows will have to be native to iOS rather than a third party implementation. This way, Apple can also choose to allow certain level of integration with the Phone app and Message app. This will greatly improve the flexibility and scope of automation.
4. Siri will have to develop further. One challenge we face now is that even for operations which can be done locally, we need a connection to be active. This may not be practical if we want to use Siri for Home automation. I may be in basement and may be my WiFi is not working for internet, but I may still want to control the in house appliances; Using Siri:-) The challenge is that Siri requires a net connection to understand me in the first place. Not sure if that can be brought down in to say my Apple TV so that the local functionality can still work with out the internet round trip.
5. Apple should show some love to Indian Crowd:-) Especially in Maps. If they cannot, they should atleast allow user to choose which mapping app should be set as default mapping app. That way we can use google map when we cannot use Apple Maps.Even though I can still start the Google Maps from the App, having Siri to find my way using Google Maps is something I will be grateful to have.
Thats it for now, Tim! I am sure you can manage this! What are friends for afterall?
