Apple iWork - Now in 3D?
Apple's iWork suite is a bit overdue for an update. Many expected Apple to update the iWork suite on its usual schedule in January of 2007... but no update arrived.
People then speculated that Apple would release iWork (and iLife) updates alongside Leopard, but Steve Jobs made no comment about the productivity suites during the WWDC keynote.
A new job posting posted by Apple on June 13th 2007 reveals that Apple is seeking software engineers for the "next generation of iWork". Specifically, they are looking for a programmer to work on 3D specific features with experience in "openGL and other 3d technologies".
Apple's iWork suite currently consists of Pages and Keynote but there have been persistent rumors of a spreadsheet application in the works.
People then speculated that Apple would release iWork (and iLife) updates alongside Leopard, but Steve Jobs made no comment about the productivity suites during the WWDC keynote.
A new job posting posted by Apple on June 13th 2007 reveals that Apple is seeking software engineers for the "next generation of iWork". Specifically, they are looking for a programmer to work on 3D specific features with experience in "openGL and other 3d technologies".
Apple's iWork suite currently consists of Pages and Keynote but there have been persistent rumors of a spreadsheet application in the works.
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61 months ago
3D? In an office application? Hmm. Does this mean we are going to get some beautiful looking pie charts? :cool:
61 months ago
I want to do a 3D image (printed B/W w/85 line halftone or better), of data I have collected on rocket trajectory vs. launch angle. It resembles a "bunt cake" in shape. I have the text file for data vs mass.
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61 months ago
My guess is they are looking for better transition effects for Keynote. Where else would they use 3D visuals effectively in iWork?
61 months ago
lmfao...iWork is ancient...if they only hiring a software engineer now, it won't be out for ageeeesssss:(
61 months ago
The main difference in user experience between a desktop app and a web app is 3d/animated graphics. I believe Apple is really going to push CoreAnimation as the next big thing to differiantiate OS X from Safari.
61 months ago
O Lord Job, when will you bring out new iLife? Get a break from your iPhone and get a iLife. :)
I have a very old version of iLife and am holding from last november to wait for Macworld, then for WWDC to get a new version. Hell Steve B. Jobs, take the wraps off from iLife, will ya? :mad:
I have a very old version of iLife and am holding from last november to wait for Macworld, then for WWDC to get a new version. Hell Steve B. Jobs, take the wraps off from iLife, will ya? :mad:
61 months ago
I'd like to think they are looking to add basic 3D modeling to iWork, but I'm sure the idea to to add more pretty transitions to Keynote and more "pie"-like pie charts.
More eye candy to distract the audience from the fact the presenter is BS-ing them.
More eye candy to distract the audience from the fact the presenter is BS-ing them.
61 months ago
More eye candy to distract the audience from the fact the presenter is BS-ing them.
My thoughts exactly. Who really needs more 3D effects in charts? Are we gonna need to hand out glasses at the beginning of our presentations?
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