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Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference, known as WWDC, will take place on June 6th with the keynote set for 10am PT/1pm ET. The event is for developers, but the rest of the world will be tuning in as Apple unveils the latest on iOS, macOS and iPadOS and potentially debuts new hardware.
As it has for the past few years, Apple will hold WWDC as a virtual, online event, from June 6 to June 10 for all developers to stream from the comfort of their homes. The keynotethe focal point for Apple fanswill be broadcast online for all to see, and this year, some lucky devs will be in attendance. With the big day approaching, let’s take a look at everything that Apple is expected to announce at its next WWDC event.
How to Watch the Keynote Speech of WWDC 2022
First, a date and a time for your calendar. Apple’s keynote will take place on June 6th at 10am PT/1pm ET. It will be streamed on Apple’s website and the official Apple YouTube channel. You can bookmark Apple’s events page, as it is usually updated with additional information and a link to add the event to your calendar.
What to expect at WWDC 2022
If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that Apple will be revealing an update to iOS 16. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company will show off new Health app features and debut updates for iPhone notifications. Just don’t expect a complete UI redesign.
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There should be “major changes to the system” and “new ways of interacting” with iOS, Gurman says. He also said that there will be updates to the Apple app, though none were specifically mentioned. Other leakers claim that iOS will add a crash detection system and a larger widgetized interface. For iPad owners, iPadOS is getting more multitasking features and may even get a “Pro” mode.
Other event highlights will likely include watchOS 9, macOS 13, and tvOS 16 updates to the operating systems that power the Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV, respectively. While the upcoming changes in macOS 13 remain a mystery, watchOS could lay the foundation for the upcoming body temperature tracking feature.
There’s also the thunder to reveal Apple’s rOS, or RealityOS, software is the foundation for Apple’s upcoming virtual and augmented reality efforts. Apple will need to get its AR/VR platform into the hands of developers long before the hardware arrives, so apps will be waiting in the wings once the first headset hits the market. Could WWDC 2022 be the moment we see Apple enter this emerging space? Possibly. Even if it doesn’t, we should be hearing some references to mixed reality headsets in iOS 16.
Even more exciting is the new hardware potentially debuting at WWDC. If we get new products, they will be in the MAC family. While new hardware hasn’t been announced at the last two events, WWDC 2020 has given us Apple’s intentions to transition from Intel to its own M1 processors. Previously, Apple announced the new Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR, and in 2017, revealed the iMac Pro, along with refreshes for the iMac, MacBook, and MacBook Pro.
There is a chance, but also an important one, that WWDC 2022 is a software-only event. If we do get new hardware, it will likely come in the form of a new MacBook Air or the base MacBook Pro 13. We’re also expecting an updated iMac and Mac mini running on the M2 chip. Those who ditched the Studio Display to save up for a more expensive monitor could get a chance to spend big on the rumored Pro Display XDR refresh with 7K resolution.
Apple has done a good job of keeping things under wraps in the build-up to WWDC, which makes this event worth tuning in. You never know, there can always be an unexpected “one more thing”.
