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# Will Music Take Center Stage At Apple’s WWDC Keynote?  What To Expect Today
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/will-music-once-again-take-center-stage-at-apples-wwdc-today/
- Published: 2014-06-02T08:59:37.000Z
- Updated: 2014-06-02T08:59:37.000Z
- Description: Apple is famously tight-lipped about what it will announce before they're ready. But some leaks and strong rumors have emerged; and many of them, along with last week's acquisition of. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2014/06/will-music-once-again-take-center-stage-at-apples-wwdc-to
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Apple is famously tight-lipped about what it will announce before they're ready. But some leaks and strong rumors have emerged; and many of them, along with last week's acquisition of Beats for $3.2 billion, point to music taking a more central role at Apple than its has in most of the post-Jobs era.

**Most Likely**

- **iOS8** – Apple's iOS operating system is getting as major upgrade. iOS 8 should include some changes for music is handled including improvements to in-home streaming.
- **Shazam** – The addition of Shazam-style song recognition seems likely.
- **iTunes Radio App** – Several sources say that iTunes Radio will get its own distinct app for easier access. But Apple's acquisition of Beats, could mean a change in plans.
- **Jimmy & Dre** – Though the Beats Apple deal is not technically final, I'm betting that Jimmy Iovine and Doctor Dre will make a brief appearance on stage at WWDC. I just can't imagine Apple or these two showmen missing this photo-op.

**Wildcards**

- **HD Audio** – Apple has been experimenting with ways to improve audio. Will Tim Cook reveal HD Audio today and hint at potential synergies with Beats headphones and Beats Music?
- **Who else will be on stage?** – How from Beats will be waving from stage. Beats execs Ian Rogers and Luke Woods have been noticeably absent from post-purchase announcements and interviews. One report has Trent Reznor resigning rather than join Apple.

You can watch today's Apple keynote [live here](http://www.apple.com/apple-events/june-2014/?ref=hypebot.com). We'll be tweeting and posting as fast as we can…

**Will music take center stage at today's Apple keynote, or will the music industry have to wait until the Beats deal is final and plans for integration take shape?**

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