Apple rumored to add system-wide Twitter photo integration to iOS 5
As rumors swirl of an upcoming image service from Twitter, a new report alleges that Apple will participate as a major launch partner with system-wide support in iOS 5.
Various sources have confirmed that Twitter plans to announce a photo-sharing service, reportedly called Twitter Pictures, at the D9 conference later this week. TechCrunch now reports that Twitter has lined up Apple as a key partner for the upcoming service.
Though a number of popular third-party image services already cater to Twitter users, the company is reportedly moving to take more control of its product in hopes of creating a more consistent user experience. Of course, money could also be an issue, as sites like Yfrog make millions by selling advertising next to images uploaded by Twitter users.
According to the report, multiple sources have said that Apple's iOS 5 will have Twitter's image service "baked into the OS" with a "Send to Twitter" option similar to the current integration of YouTube in iOS. "A tipster informs us that one trigger happy Apple iOS designer has already released a test link into the wild," Alexia Tsotsis said in a separate report for TechCrunch, though she declined to provide the link.
John Gruber of Daring Fireball took things one step further, hinting at possible deeper integration. "So close to the bigger story, but yet so far," Gruber said of the report. "Imagine what else the system could provide if your Twitter account was a system-level service."
Apple confirmed Tuesday that CEO Steve Jobs will unveil iOS 5 next Monday at the Worldwide Developers Conference keynote. iOS 5 is also rumored to include "deep" voice command integration. Last week, reports emerged that Apple will revamp notifications and widgets in iOS 5.
WWDC kicks off Monday, June 6 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. In addition to iOS 5, Apple will present Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and introduce its new iCloud service. Last month, sources told AppleInsider that the iCloud service, which is expected to replace the existing MobileMe product, will store more than just music. Apple is rumored to be pursuing licensing deals with movie and TV studios for the forthcoming service.
Various sources have confirmed that Twitter plans to announce a photo-sharing service, reportedly called Twitter Pictures, at the D9 conference later this week. TechCrunch now reports that Twitter has lined up Apple as a key partner for the upcoming service.
Though a number of popular third-party image services already cater to Twitter users, the company is reportedly moving to take more control of its product in hopes of creating a more consistent user experience. Of course, money could also be an issue, as sites like Yfrog make millions by selling advertising next to images uploaded by Twitter users.
According to the report, multiple sources have said that Apple's iOS 5 will have Twitter's image service "baked into the OS" with a "Send to Twitter" option similar to the current integration of YouTube in iOS. "A tipster informs us that one trigger happy Apple iOS designer has already released a test link into the wild," Alexia Tsotsis said in a separate report for TechCrunch, though she declined to provide the link.
John Gruber of Daring Fireball took things one step further, hinting at possible deeper integration. "So close to the bigger story, but yet so far," Gruber said of the report. "Imagine what else the system could provide if your Twitter account was a system-level service."
Apple confirmed Tuesday that CEO Steve Jobs will unveil iOS 5 next Monday at the Worldwide Developers Conference keynote. iOS 5 is also rumored to include "deep" voice command integration. Last week, reports emerged that Apple will revamp notifications and widgets in iOS 5.
WWDC kicks off Monday, June 6 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. In addition to iOS 5, Apple will present Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and introduce its new iCloud service. Last month, sources told AppleInsider that the iCloud service, which is expected to replace the existing MobileMe product, will store more than just music. Apple is rumored to be pursuing licensing deals with movie and TV studios for the forthcoming service.
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As rumors swirl of an upcoming image service from Twitter, a new report alleges that Apple will participate as a major launch partner by adding a "Send to Twitter" option in iOS 5.
Various sources have confirmed that Twitter plans to announce a photo-sharing service, reportedly called Twitter Pictures, at the D9 conference later this week. TechCrunch now reports that Twitter has lined up Apple as a key partner for the upcoming service.
Though a number of popular third-party image services already cater to Twitter users, the company is reportedly moving to take more control of its product in hopes of creating a more consistent user experience. Of course, money could also be an issue, as sites like Yfrog make millions by selling advertising next to images uploaded by Twitter users.
According to the report, multiple sources have said that Apple's iOS 5 will have Twitter's image service "baked into the OS" with a "Send to Twitter" option similar to the current integration of YouTube in iOS. "A tipster informs us that one trigger happy Apple iOS designer has already released a test link into the wild," Alexia Tsotsis said in a separate report for TechCrunch, though she declined to provide the link.
Apple confirmed Tuesday that CEO Steve Jobs will unveil iOS 5 next Monday at the Worldwide Developers Conference keynote. iOS 5 is also rumored to include "deep" voice command integration. Last week, reports emerged that Apple will revamp notifications and widgets in iOS 5.
WWDC kicks off Monday, June 6 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. In addition to iOS 5, Apple will present Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and introduce its new iCloud service. Last month, sources told AppleInsider that the iCloud service, which is expected to replace the existing MobileMe product, will store more than just music. Apple is rumored to be pursuing licensing deals with movie and TV studios for the forthcoming service.
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I'll take that and more embedded control of file associations in general.
So close to the bigger story, but yet so far. Imagine what else the system could provide if your Twitter account was a system-level service.
Any thoughts as to what he's suggesting?
Gruber is implying that there's more to it than just photo uploading, in the style that usually means he has pretty solid inside info:
Any thoughts as to what he's suggesting?
Sounds like a unified authentication mechanism for Twitter and Facebook where you don't have to go through the tedious authorization process that we currently have.
This way I can test out a bunch of different apps with Twitter or Facebook support without going mad.
Dang it. One of the appeals of the iPhone was the fact that I didn't have social networking crammed down my throat. I have no desire or need for twitter integration and don't want to have to look at it every time I use my phone. I really hope there is an option to disable this drivel.
While I completely agree with you about social networking being crammed down our throats, I'm sure a lot of people will love this/find it useful. I was hoping to stay off these sites, but more and more everyday I'm just thinking if you can't beat em join em. I hope they offer a way to disable it as well!
You know what! Screw it I'll never join one of these social networking sites and be sucked into them! It's just not me
While I completely agree with you about social networking being crammed down our throats, I'm sure a lot of people will love this/find it useful. I was hoping to stay off these sites, but more and more everyday I'm just thinking if you can't beat em join em. I hope they offer a way to disable it as well!
You know what! Screw it I'll never join one of these social networking sites and be sucked into them! It's just not me
I have no issues with people who enjoy tweeting about dropping a deuce or what they're doing every minute of the day. Whatever floats their boat. I just want the option to turn it off on my phone, if in fact, it will even be included.
Dang it. One of the appeals of the iPhone was the fact that I didn't have social networking crammed down my throat. I have no desire or need for twitter integration and don't want to have to look at it every time I use my phone. I really hope there is an option to disable this drivel.
+1. I am fine with it as long as it can be completely disabled and invisible.
Gruber is implying that there's more to it than just photo uploading, in the style that usually means he has pretty solid inside info:
Any thoughts as to what he's suggesting?
I think he's suggesting features like there are on Android. You install Twitter, Facebook or other apps and they are integrated like a contacts account showing tweets, FB streams, etc.
This is Apple we're talking about. I think you can relax.
1. Ability to created new album and rename existing one
2. Ability to move pictures from album to album.
3. Shared album where you move/copy pictures into it and it will appear real-time at your friend's devices.
4. Saved album for the pictures saved from the web.
5. Separate video album.
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While I completely agree with you about social networking being crammed down our throats, I'm sure a lot of people will love this/find it useful. I was hoping to stay off these sites, but more and more everyday I'm just thinking if you can't beat em join em. I hope they offer a way to disable it as well!
You know what! Screw it I'll never join one of these social networking sites and be sucked into them! It's just not me
I can only second that. I think the time some people spend in facebook or twitter is absolutely hillarious. The whole thing is so... what. should I say... unproduktiv.
I simply can't imagine Apple not to include the possibility to desable this function.
- Checking e-mail.
- Got 14 new e-mails.
- Deleted 11 junk e-mails.
- Playing Gorillaz The Fall.
- Logged on to facebook.
- Purchased Angry Birds on The App Store
- Bookmarked Appleinsider.
- Liked a comment on facebook.
- Changed keyboard layout to English (UK)
etc...
I can only second that. I think the time some people spend in facebook or twitter is absolutely hillarious. The whole thing is so... what. should I say... unproduktiv.
I simply can't imagine Apple not to include the possibility to desable this function.
Yeah all of my friends are sucked into it and stay on it while we're hanging out. It's very annoying, but also just sad. Also my family and friends want me to join and post pictures, add them as friends, poke each other or whatever the hell it is they do
just because the iphone has texting capabilities, does it mean apple is forcing you to text? it'll be the same with tweeting; use it or not, up to you.
I just don't care about this and don't understand why anyone else should either.
I totally agree. I've yet to hear one rumor about the upcoming event that has not made me think: meh! It's as if people are getting excited about the fact that Apple are having an event and aren't even thinking rationally about the latest dose of pointless features being served up.
Service level Twitter? Big deal. If I wanted that, I'd have a Twitter account. Seriously, is that all they can come up with? Allowing you to stream all the music or video you already own across the Internet when you most likely have it in your pocket already, or with a little bit of forethought will have it in your pocket.
Has anyone noticed that iwork.com is still in Beta with claims that fees might be applied in the future? Could that be because very few people actually use it? You can be certain that if lots of people used it, then Apple would charge. That looks like yet another abortive online effort. What will they do, wrap that under the iCloud banner?
Even Lion is looking somewhat uninspiring. Leopard genuinely added features that I really wanted, but I can't think of one feature in Lion that makes me desperate to buy. Most of it looks like UI tweaks. AirDrop looks neat, and probably is related to iCloud, but I already use DropBox for that and often send files of over 1 GB to friends.
So, I honestly don't see anything genuinely astounding coming on Monday.
Dang it. One of the appeals of the iPhone was the fact that I didn't have social networking crammed down my throat. I have no desire or need for twitter integration and don't want to have to look at it every time I use my phone. I really hope there is an option to disable this drivel.
It'll be optional.