{"id":212190,"date":"2010-01-22T10:05:51","date_gmt":"2010-01-22T15:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theappleblog.com\/?p=39383"},"modified":"2010-01-22T10:05:51","modified_gmt":"2010-01-22T15:05:51","slug":"adapting-ilife-for-a-tablet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/212190","title":{"rendered":"Adapting iLife for a Tablet"},"content":{"rendered":"
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One of the interesting rumors that has come up after the official announcement<\/a> of Apple\u2019s event on the 27th is that a new version of iLife will also be announced there. Whether or not this rumor is accurate is less interesting than what an Apple tablet might mean for iLife.<\/p>\n

As we all know iLife has been a key selling point for the Mac lineup ever since the first version was announced at Macworld in 2003. In many ways it epitomizes the difference between Macs and the competition, as iLife gives any Mac user easy to use and well-integrated tools to explore their creativity on a computer.<\/p>\n

Whether iLife, or some version of it, will make it to an Apple tablet is a matter of debate, it depends on whether you think the tablet will be a complete computing platform or just a content-consumption device a la the iPhone. I tend to agree with John Gruber that what Apple is aiming for with the tablet is redefining the computing experience, that is replacing entry-level computers rather than complementing them. That leads me to believe that Apple will try to reproduce at least some of iLife on its tablet device, even if it\u2019s just a matter of consistency in branding.<\/p>\n

So what would that look like? Let\u2019s look at each application in turn and consider what might be left in and what would be taken out. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"iPhoto<\/h3>\n

In:<\/strong>
\nThumbnail browsing is obvious and I imagine the event browsing view will also be a core feature. I also expect the editing features to remain intact, including non-destructive editing. Uploading to MobileMe, Facebook or Flickr will almost assuredly be included.<\/p>\n

Out:<\/strong>
\nFaces may be the most obvious feature not to make it into iPhoto on a tablet due to its impact on the processor. Places might make it, but I wouldn\u2019t be surprised to see it left out. I also expect the ability to create books, calendars etc. wouldn\u2019t make it to a tablet.<\/p>\n

\"\"GarageBand<\/h3>\n

In:<\/strong>
\nThis one is tough, I frankly wouldn\u2019t be surprised to see GarageBand left off a tablet entirely. That said if Apple does decide to put the iLife suite on the tablet it’s unlikely to pick and choose apps so what would GarageBand on a tablet do? I\u2019d expect basic functionality, like trimming and arranging audio clips. Perhaps some fun effects and instruments that can be thrown in.<\/p>\n

Out:<\/strong>
\nDon\u2019t expect to be able to record and produce your own music on the tablet. GarageBand has always been one of the most impressive parts of iLife, I would not expect it to keep that badge on a tablet device.<\/p>\n

\"\"iMovie<\/h3>\n

In:<\/strong>
\nAt the very least simple trimming of clips will be in (see the iPhone). I also expect the ability to combine clips, add transitions and titles and perhaps even add your own music or voice-over. Uploading to YouTube or MobileMe will also definitely be included.<\/p>\n

Out:<\/strong>
\nAdvanced color editing and the ability to pull audio out from a video clip will probably not be included. I also wouldn\u2019t expect the ability to import AVCHD files.<\/p>\n

\"\"iWeb<\/h3>\n

In:<\/strong>
\nLike iPhoto, iWeb\u2019s interface lends itself to a touch capable tablet device. It\u2019s really just a drag and drop operation. Thus I expect most features of iWeb to make the transition to a tablet.<\/p>\n

Out:<\/strong>
\nI wouldn\u2019t expect the ability to export your site to a local folder as I don\u2019t expect a tablet device to have much in the way of a file system. Other than that I can\u2019t think of any major features that might be left out.<\/p>\n

\"\"iDVD<\/h3>\n

In:<\/strong>
\nAh, the red-stepchild of the iLife suite. Let\u2019s be frank, there\u2019s no way in heck anything resembling the current iDVD makes it to a tablet. That said there have been rumors<\/a> of a re-worked iDVD that might become the publishing tool for things like iTunes LP. If that happens then some version might make it onto a tablet device.<\/p>\n

Out:<\/strong>
\nEverything.<\/p>\n

Related GigaOM Pro Research:<\/strong> Rumored Apple Tablet: Opportunities Too Big to Ignore<\/a><\/p>\n

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