What to expect at Apple’s WWDC 2023

It’s springtime in the tech world, so the birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, and the Apple campus is gearing up for its annual developer conference. WWDC 2023 takes place on June 5 at Apples spaceship headquarters in Cupertino. Following Google I/O this month, WWDC is the place to learn more about what’s to come for the iPhone, iPad, Mac and their accessories. We’re also expecting a bunch of beta software that we can tinker with on many Apple devices, and maybe even Apple. AR/VR headset.

When is WWDC and how to watch?

Apples Worldwide Developers Conference will be streamed online from June 5-9, 2023. There will be an in-person meeting at the event for interested developers who have pre-registered and wish to attend the special Apple Park event. You can tune in to the keynote on June 5, 2023 via YouTube or directly from Apple’s website.

What can we expect at WWDC?

There will be announcements centered around all of Apple’s software divisions, including iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS 14, and watchOS 10 (renowned Bloombergs industry analyst Mark Gurman has previously said there are no waiting for tvOS updates). While we expect little fanfare on the upcoming iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 release, watchOS 10 might get a whole new look, along with some new health-focused features.

Apple has also historically used WWDC to tease new hardware, including upgrades to its in-house processors and updates to its most popular devices. Devoted Mac users are hoping to learn more about the Mac Pro, last refreshed in 2019, before Apples M processor takeover. And if the rumors are in, well, finally, see something. to do with the subject that has been the subject of many leaks Apple Reality Pro helmet.

What’s new in iOS 17?

We have already presented some of the most compelling iPhone 15 rumors in a separate article, so go for it if you’re interested in the hardware. Otherwise, iOS 17 looks quite similar to iOS 16. Along with essential bug fixes and performance improvements, it will expand iOS 16 features to customize the lock screen. It is also supposed to introduce new features for the dynamic island who fell with the iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max. We might finally have some news on the CarPlay update we’ve been waiting since last year, and Apple Health will likely offer one more thing for the crowd using Apple to log their data with the iPhone’s default health tracking app. There have also been legal pressures for Apple to end up open the operating system For third party side loading, similar to what Android has had access to all this time, so we might see something about that. To that end, iOS 17 could also spell the end of support for iPhone 8 and iPhone X.

What’s new in iPadOS 17?

As iPadOS 16, iPadOS 17 is likely to have much of the same DNA as iOS 17, but with some big screen improvements. Were still waiting for some basic abilities to transfer, including iPhones customizable lock screen. There are rumors that the iPad will receive a version of the Health app for those who don’t bother with the iPhone. And the 2015 first-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro, 2017 iPad 5th-generation, and 2016 9.7-inch iPad Pro could officially losing support after this software hits.

What’s new in watchOS 10?

While the past year has been important for new Apple Watch models, this year is expected to usher in improved software. Gurman has teased that watchOS will be a fairly comprehensive update, including some notable UI changes. Render to 9to5Mac offers a preview of what the new watchOS 10 might look like, including fewer bubbles and more built-in widgets throughout.

What’s new in macOS 14?

So far, there are very few rumors regarding the next iteration of macOS. With the current version called Ventura, you can currently guess what a california landmark the next might be called (Redwood is a quality name) but that doesn’t explain what’s next.

On the MacRumors Podcast as of April, Bloombergs Mark Gurman said we probably wouldn’t have seen anything truly groundbreaking. Along with performance updates, the best we can hope for is that Apple continues the trend of integrating more iOS features into its laptop operating system, such as Wallet or iCloud backups.

What’s up with Mac Pros and iMacs?

We were expecting hardware at WWDC 2023, especially the Mac Pro, which we hoped would get its update last year when the M2 processor debuted. It could even be the opening of the Apple M2 Ultra processor, but Gurman said on the MacRumors Podcast wait until later in the year and don’t expect it to have an Apple M processor upgrade.

Just a few months into 2023, we were already feeling a boost regarding Apple’s main desktop device. The first rumors said that a new version of the iMac won’t arrive until 2024but in March more evidence showed that the iMac could see a 2023 release. More than that, the current word on the street is it will integrate the latest version of the M-Series chip, the M3. This is a significant step up from the latest version of the iMac and its M1 silicon.

It’s been several years since the last version of the iMac, so of course a new version should have a nice big stage to show off its capabilities. Although it begs the question whether that milestone will be WWDC 2023. Rumors say it will be ready for release in the second half of 2023 but will Apple eclipse its most popular wearables by showing an M3-powered desktop computer first?

What’s new with MacBooks?

There’s been a slew of rumors that the Cupertino company is working on new Mac Pros that feature Apple’s proprietary silicon, though we might have to wait another year for M3-powered laptops. Apple is also reportedly working on a 15-inch MacBook Air and a 13-inch MacBook Pro to go along with those previously announced 14 and 16 inch Pro models. These are likely to include an M2 chip.

Apple may be looking to make a splash in its laptop storefront, given recent supply issues. The company was hit harder than other manufacturers, as reports show it had shipped 40% fewer MacBooks in the first months of 2023 compared to last year. The company was also order much less M2 chips for its main MacBook products. All of this points to a drop in demand from pandemic highs.

Whether or not that means someone at Apple will be talking about a MacBook OLED or an M3-powered laptop at this year’s WWDC remains to be seen.

What’s new with the Apples VR/AR headset?

It’s the big one. The company’s planned VR headset would be easily be one of Apple’s biggest risks since its debut of the first iPhone in 2007. While there have been questions about when we’ll finally see the headset, all reports point to a debut at this year’s WWDC. Apple’s first foray into the VR market will be vastly different from virtually any other offering in terms of features, available apps, and price.

Based on multiple leaks and reports over the past few months, Apple will introduce its $3,000 Reality headset. The device is expected to use mixed reality, which means it combines a color passthrough for augmented reality functions as well as the virtual reality apps that most people are used to with cheaper headsets like the Meta Quest 2. The helmet will likely come with a separate battery attached by wire to the helmetalthough the rest of its features should be wireless.

Does this mean a whole new Apple operating system?

Rumors mention that the Reality headset would be powered by the so-called xrOS operating system. The headsets MR capability will likely be most evident in its selection of applications. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said the Reality One, if that’s really its end product name, will include a slew of apps that one might immediately recognize on iOS, such as Calendars, Mail, Messaging and Notes. There might even be AR versions of Apple Books that let you sit down and turn the pages of a virtual book. Along with some VR and AR games, the device also seems set to appeal to the wellness crowd with its Fitness+ app.

Apple needs to show off a device that does something different from its competitors in order to create enough buzz to justify its existence, given that VR seems to be on the decline elsewhere. With an anticipated asking price of $3,000, the Reality headset might be aimed more at enthusiasts and businesses. Future devices will likely reduce this price significantly, but this initial release will set the tone for all future devices, and potentially the entire VR industry.