Apple job listings point to new iWork for iOS and OS X with HiDPI graphics
A handful of recently discovered job listings suggest a possible next-generation iWork software suite may soon see release, with the latest postings asking for specialists in quality assurance, one of the final steps in software building.
While some of the listings date back to the end of March, the most recent ad for "SW QA iWork" (via AppleBitch) hit Apple's job portal only two days ago.
As of this writing, there are eight iWork-related positions on the "Jobs at Apple" webpage, three of which deal with quality assurance or software verification. One listing, posted on May 11, is looking for a software quality assurance specialist, a sign that Apple could be readying deployment some time soon.
From the job listing:
While there has yet to be any official word on a next-gen iWork product, the number of job listings and information therein strongly suggest such a product is in the offing, and could be released in the near future. The current iWork '09, which includes Pages, Numbers and Keynote, was released in 2009, and is seen by some to be long overdue for an upgrade.
While some of the listings date back to the end of March, the most recent ad for "SW QA iWork" (via AppleBitch) hit Apple's job portal only two days ago.
As of this writing, there are eight iWork-related positions on the "Jobs at Apple" webpage, three of which deal with quality assurance or software verification. One listing, posted on May 11, is looking for a software quality assurance specialist, a sign that Apple could be readying deployment some time soon.
From the job listing:
In another interesting post from May 7, a "HiDP Image Specialist" is sought, with the ideal candidate to be tasked with aiding the iWork visual design team in translating graphics to Retina-toting devices. At the very least, the job ad reveals Apple is looking add high-resolution screen support to its productivity suite.The iWork team is looking for a software QA engineer to work on the next generation of Desktop, Mobile and Web application/services. This position requires a self-motivated individual with strong problem solving skills who can contribute in a dynamic team environment.
- Bug reporting and isolation
- Planning, designing, and executing test cases
- Ensure the successful delivery of a quality product by performing ad hoc and structured tests on a daily basis
While there has yet to be any official word on a next-gen iWork product, the number of job listings and information therein strongly suggest such a product is in the offing, and could be released in the near future. The current iWork '09, which includes Pages, Numbers and Keynote, was released in 2009, and is seen by some to be long overdue for an upgrade.
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Originally Posted by GTR
Does 'next generation' mean our kids will be seeing the next update?
Actually, it means that the next update will happen in the 24th century.
Originally Posted by dagamer34
If we're only seeing these job postings now, we aren't going to see an update in the apps for years.
Because… no one on the team right now is physically capable of doing any work?
Originally Posted by Andysol
Why even do anything else to iWork? It's already 100% perfect. Right tallest? /s
The trick to iWork is to include all the piddling little features that no one actually cares about (for the 1/1000th of 1/1000th of a percent that uses them) while retaining the simplicity of the UI and operation for everyone else.
That's hard (and pretty pointless), so Apple has been putting it off.
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Originally Posted by Tallest Skil
Originally Posted by Andysol
Why even do anything else to iWork? It's already 100% perfect. Right tallest? /s
The trick to iWork is to include all the piddling little features that no one actually cares about (for the 1/1000th of 1/1000th of a percent that uses them) while retaining the simplicity of the UI and operation for everyone else.
That's hard (and pretty pointless), so Apple has been putting it off.
It could load faster;
it could look better;
Numbers could be much better (data analysis, statistic, etc);
etc.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Tallest Skil
The trick to iWork is to include all the piddling little features that no one actually cares about (for the 1/1000th of 1/1000th of a percent that uses them) while retaining the simplicity of the UI and operation for everyone else.
That's hard (and pretty pointless), so Apple has been putting it off.
So ligatures and hyphenation are "piddling little features"? Interesting.
I thought they were basic features required of all word processing software. You know, since it's all about fonts and words and stuff.
Documents could have actual password protection. On iOS devices especially.
Add to that, feature parity between iOS and OSX versions.
Add to that, feature parity between iOS and OSX versions.
Sorry this AI site is acting weird... Again... Still!
That bears repeating.