Apple's annual World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) kicks off tomorrow in San Francisco. And yes, the rumor mill is now churning at full speed with speculation.
To help make sense of the hearsay, here's a concise summary of everything Apple is rumored to debut Monday morning.
iOS 8 Predictions
The next version of iOS is absolutely coming, according to WWDC event banners photographed last week. Here’s what we know:
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No multitasking
Windows 8-style multitasking is reportedly in the works for iOS, but it appears that the new feature will not debut at WWDC tomorrow. According to NY Times reporter Brian Chen, split-screen multitasking just "isn't ready yet."
New iOS Features
iOS 8 is rumored to include numerous feature updates, including the addition of transit directions for Apple Maps, Shazam-style song detection for Siri, a stand-alone app for iTunes Radio, mobile versions of OS X apps Preview and Text Edit, and payments-centric updates to Touch ID.
Apple is not expected to redesign iOS this time around. The flat, glass like aesthetic of iOS 7 is here to stay.
Mac OS X 10.10 Predictions
Tomorrow Apple will debut the next major version of Mac OS X, perhaps under the name "OS X Yosemite," according to recent trademark filings.
Some insist that a revolutionary new Apple TV is still in the works. We're not holding our breath.
Home Automation
Another thin, yet exciting rumor suggests that Apple will get into the "Internet of things" trend. Hardware of the sort is not anticipated, but Apple could introduce new apps for controlling things like "lights, security systems and other domestic appliances."
Developer Tools
Apple is expected to debut the next version of its developer IDE, Xcode 6. The update may feature a new iOS simulator app. Along similar lines, Apple may debut new "improved tools for developers to build iCloud-infused applications."
Check back here tomorrow at 10 a.m. PT for on-site coverage of Apple's WWDC keynote presentation.