WWDC 2011 Predictions for Monday.

This year's WWDC keynote has been leaked by the most unexpected source -- Apple. Unlike any other year, this year Apple released a notice that gave a brief description of what topics would be discussed at the keynote. Listed topics included Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, iOS 5, and a new service known as iCloud. This is a bit of a surprise move, since iCloud is a new service that Apple is yet to release, and Apple NEVER gives prior notice to any new product or service before a media event. Interesting.

So we know that Lion, iOS 5, and iCloud will make up the bulk of the keynote. But what about the finer details? Here are my predictions of what to expect at this year's WWDC 2011 keynote.

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Nilay Patel provides in-depth coverage of Apple's lawsuit against Samsung for "slavishly" copying iPhone, iPad.

http://thisismynext.com/2011/04/19/apple-sues-samsung-analysis/

Great in-depth coverage of the lawsuit by Patel. Highly recommended. With a background in law, Patel provides great explanations in lamen's terms as to what exactly the suit is about. In a nutshell, Apple claims that Samsung "slavishly" copied their IP -- hardware & software.

I'm no lawyer, but I can spot a copycat in a heartbeat. Looks like Apple has a pretty solid case. Time will tell.

I love you and will miss you Granny.

A little before 8:00 a.m. this morning, my beloved Granny left this world peacefully. I'm posting this so that all of my great friends over the years will know.

Everyone knew her as "Granny". She was the woman who loved me unconditionally. The woman who taught me respect. The woman who showed me that there's always a reason to smile and laugh, even in her last moments. The woman who took me to see Star Wars 11 times (yes, 11 times!). The woman who gave me all that I needed, when I needed it, and yet never asked for anything in return. The woman who left little notes on napkins in my lunch everyday in elementary school. The woman who told everyone "I love you", even her nurses whom she only knew briefly. A woman who gave me comfort when I needed it most. In all, she is an angel that was placed on this Earth who helped make me the man I am today.

Granny, I can't even put into words how much I love you and will miss you! You will always be with me. And I will always strive to be like you and make you proud. Thank you for everything, Granny! I love you.

Could this be why Google is pulling in the reins on Honeycomb?

Google recently made a decision to delay the release of the Android Honeycomb code to the open source community, claiming it wasn't ready. Many feel as if this is Google's attempt to rein in the "wild west" approach that developers and (mostly) the carriers have created. More control means more consistent user experience.  Just ask Apple.

But I would also argue that by moving to be less "open", Google may be attempting to improve the platform to attract the better third-party developers. Third-party Android apps are still seriously lacking in terms of quality. This is an advantage that Apple still enjoys to this day. The iOS App Store makes developers money. iOS customers are willing to pay for quality apps because there are more quality apps to choose from. To this day, it is still difficult to name an Android third-party "Must Have" exclusive app. There are several for iOS.

We are starting to see the effects of fragmentation on Android's mobile market. Could this be the reason Google is pulling in the reins?

Steve Jobs being way too kind to Android 3.0 Honeycomb.

If it's true that you're not really buying a tablet but an ecosystem, then what is it exactly that would convince a consumer to select a Honeycomb tablet instead of an iPad?

Number of native iPad apps in Apple's App Store = over 65,000.

Number of native apps that Steve Jobs credited for Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablets = up to 100.

Actual count (according to Justin Williams) = approx. 17.

One thing has become quite obvious -- iOS has become the premiere development platform in the mobile space.