I'm holding the fort for TODAY at the Microsoft Xbox 360 Media Briefing in Los Angeles but we're also well aware that Apple's about to have its usual annual keynote at its Worldwide Developers' Conference in San Francisco. In a rare departure, Apple announced that it'll provide details on Lion (its next major update for the Mac's operating system), iOS 5 (the OS for the iPhone and iPad) and iCloud. But knowing Apple, it's just the tip of the iceberg at what it might unveil. In the run up to the event, it's always fun to read up on what the rumour mill churns. Here's a couple of my favourites - keep your fingers crossed:

• iOS 5: BBM-style messaging, Android-style notifications, widgets, and more?
• More Claims of 'Deep' Twitter Integration in iOS 5
• Don’t think of iCloud as the new MobileMe; think of iCloud as the new iTunes