WWDC is the annual developer conference for the Macintosh platform. It focuses on software, not gadgets, but this year we’re expected to see announcements of some of the company’s devices, including Apple’s first mixed reality headset.

What will Apple show?

According to Western media, the company has rolled out updates for all major operating systems: iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS 13, watchOS 9.

iOS 16

The new version of the operating system for smartphones is expected to:

• Redesigned lock screen with widget action.
• Major improvements to the notification system.
• Updates to built-in apps and new workouts in the Fitness + service.
• In “Messages” the developers will focus on the social component, with special emphasis on the function of voice messages.
• The Apple Music code previously found links to a separate Classic app that included classical music.
• In addition, the company will likely talk about the upcoming Always-On Display feature, which insiders will likely attribute to the next-gen iPhone. The company may save this announcement until the launch of smartphones in the fall.
• There are also rumors about the function of exchanging information with satellites to call emergency services outside the coverage area of ​​​​the cellular network.
• Finally, Apple wants to launch a subscription that will allow you to pay monthly for use of iPhone, iPad or Mac on the device.

iPadOS 16

According to Bloomberg columnist Mark Gurman, the operating system for tablets will be more like laptop software. One of the steps towards the goal is a redesigned multitasking system. The journalist expects Apple to simplify switching between applications and allow resizing windows.

macOS 13

• Here in the “System Settings” section, significant changes are expected – it will be more like the interface of a similar section on the iPhone and iPad.
• There is also speculation that the company will add focus mode from the iPhone.
• It is believed that Apple will give a new version of macOS the name Mammoth in honor of the mountain in California. The company applied for the registration of this trademark in 2013 but has not used it yet.

watchOS 9

• Apple has prepared a new power saving mode in the operating system for watches that combines reduced battery consumption and limited program performance.
• The company will also update the sleep tracking feature in the Health app and improve the health and medicine sections.
• Not without new training and kits.
• Like smartphones, the Apple Watch Series 8 is likely to be able to connect to satellites in an emergency. This requires changes to watchOS.

devices

Device presentation is not typical for WWDC. However, there are growing rumors that Apple will reveal a new one at the conference. Macbook AirIt will receive “biggest update since 2010”. Here and there is an all-new chassis and thin-light display bezels and a new set of ports that include new colors, MagSafe, and more. Presumably the heart of the laptop will be the new Apple M2 chip.

They can also show the computer Mac Pro It is based on the M1 Ultra processor, but the chances are slim.

And finally mixed reality headsetIt’s not just lazy in the tech world today. The company has been working on this for several years. Last year, there were rumors that it would be presented at WWDC 2022. However, Mark Gourmet and Min-Chi Kuo believe the device is not ready. However, the company can still announce it by revealing only a few details.

• According to insiders, the first XR device from Apple will have two chips: one of the M1 level or higher, which will be responsible for basic calculations, the other – low power, responsible for processing information from sensors.
• This kind of performance seems necessary to display the image on two 4K screens with microLED backlights and extract data from a series of cameras that monitor pupil movements, capture biometrics and capture the surrounding area.
• The XR headset will perform three tasks: gaming, media consumption and communication.
• Apple will open a separate app store optimized for the format.
• Rumor has it that Apple is already working on content with Hollywood directors.
• All this will be included in a custom operating system operating system.

Where and when to watch

The company has already created a live broadcast announcement on its YouTube channel. The broadcast will begin on June 6 at 20:00. You can set reminders directly inside the video so you don’t miss it.