Everything you need to know about Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2022.
Today (June 6) marks the start of Apple’s annual developer conference, WWDC 2022, which promises a larger-than-usual display that may even feature hardware. Our WWDC 2022 live blog will keep you up to date on all the latest developments at the event.
When it comes to operating systems that operate all of the company’s devices, including iPhones and iPads, Macs, and Apple Watch and Apple TV devices, Apple has its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).
This year’s WWDC will be streamed online, just like prior Apple events. Predicting what Apple will add in 2022 after this announcement is like firing the first shot in a war.
Additionally, after each presentation, Apple normally releases the developer betas for the next major OS update to the public. After months and weeks of more solid public beta releases, the final versions are issued with new hardware in the fall.
The MacBook Air 2022 and a probable hint of Apple’s VR/AR headset could also be on display at WWDC 2022.
WWDC 2022 dates
On today, the 6th of June, WWDC 2022 will begin and end on the 10th. Today is the official release date of the official keynote and State of the Union videos. The keynote is the more public-facing film of the two, while the State of the Union is aimed towards developers.
The keynote address at WWDC 2022 will be the highlight of the event. It’s scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. PST/1 p.m. ET/6 p.m. BST today, Monday, June 6th. This year’s Worldwide Developers Conference will be streamed live online.
The “Swiftly Approaching” text and silhouettes of five people in the Apple logo colors appear on the keynote invitation shown above. In a nod to Apple’s use of the Swift programming language, this is a parody of it.
On Apple’s events website, if you tap on the memoji’s on the page on your iPad or iPhone — it will bring up AR cards with various memoji’s on them. It is possible that Apple’s focus on mixed reality at WWDC this year can be seen in the AR cards.
During WWDC 2022, the Apple Design Awards will also be given out.
WWDC announcements: iOS 16
iOS 16 is expected to include significant improvements to the Health app and the way iPhone alerts are handled (opens in new tab). According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, this is the case (opens in new tab).
Just as with iOS 15, iOS 16 is anticipated to share many of its best features with other Apple OS devices. When it comes to remote co-viewing of a television show or movie, both Live Text and SharePlay are as much Apple as they are iPhone features. Take your pick. New iOS 16 apps have also been teased by him in a follow-up article. The following is a list of rumored iOS 16 features.
Many iPhone users take great pride in the fact that their devices receive free software updates for an indefinite period of time. Leaked information reveals that the six-plus year old iOS 16 isn’t a good fit for the current iPhone 6s and 6s Plus models.
The long-rumored Apple AR/VR headset may be mentioned in iOS 16. It would be huge news if the headset was officially confirmed, even if we didn’t know what features it’d have yet.
A new Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) option from Apple was also unveiled at the event. This feature, which will be available in iOS 16, allows users to pay for an Apple Pay transaction in four equal installments over a period of six weeks.
WWDC announcements: macOS 13
Macs have become increasingly tightly integrated with the Apple ecosystem in recent years. With Universal Control, customers can use the same mouse and keyboard to control both their Macs and iPads at the same time.
Are you sick of having to confirm that you are not a robot on every website you visit? Automatic Verification is coming to macOS Ventura and iOS 16, allowing users to avoid CAPTCHAs on a variety of websites. As it becomes more widely available, this function may prove to be a lifesaver.
What else is new in macOS 13? We don’t know for sure, but if there’s one thing we can count on from Apple, it’s that they’ll keep giving you reasons to stick on macOS.
WWDC announcements: watchOS 9
There have been rumors of more health and fitness features, as well as interactions with Apple’s HomeKit, Wallet, and Apple Fitness Plus in our previous coverage of watchOS 9. Nonetheless, what watchOS 9 features do we hope Apple will unveil at WWDC 2022?
We’re crossing our fingers that Apple Watch users will have access to the Health app from their iPhones. The Apple Watch already collects a lot of the data needed for this app, so it’s a natural fit here.
A Notes App for the Apple Watch would be a great addition as well. Some of the TG team use third-party apps for things like taking notes with Siri and checking your shopping list, so we’re interested why Apple hasn’t yet implemented these features.
Also, Apple, give us a break. Some of us are so devoted to our Fitness app streaks that it’s nearly freaking us out to keep them going. Allowing consumers to take a day off every now and again would do wonders for their emotional well-being.
WWDC announcements: iPadOS 16
This is a fascinating one to ponder. While widgets and multitasking were welcomed additions in iPadOS 15, many users were left frustrated by the iPad’s reluctance to emulate the Mac in this regard.
It’s an excellent time to announce that iPads can run Mac software now that even the iPad Air 2022 has an M1 chip. In the end, what’s the problem? Macs can run iPad apps.
The good news is that resizable windows for a more desktop-like experience are rumored to be included in the new multitasking features expected for iPadOS 16. As a further bonus, plugging in a keyboard and mouse will make apps feel like they’re running on a laptop. Finally, with the release of iPadOS 16, the iPad can take the place of a laptop.
WWDC announcements: tvOS 16
So far, there are no reports as to what tvOS 16 will include, but we do have two suggestions. To begin, is it possible for Apple to add support for an external webcam to the Apple TV? FaceTime SharePlay forces you to juggle your Apple devices if you don’t have it.
Secondly, bring the Mac and iPad’s split-screen functionality over. Think of it as picture-in-picture, but with a lot more horsepower. Fubo TV’s multi-stream view is a godsend to sports fans and anyone else attempting to keep tabs on multiple channels at the same time.
Hardware: MacBook Air or Apple AR/VR headset?
In the same way that Apple and Epic Games don’t always work together, WWDC and hardware don’t always work together either. Nevertheless, people’s expectations are constantly raised, and two devices have emerged this year for which we have high expectations.
A MacBook Air 2022 and another Mac are expected to be unveiled at WWDC 2022, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The next-generation MacBook Air 2022 is expected to have a new M2 chip and come in a variety of eye-catching colors, according to reports. We’ll have to wait and see what the conference has to offer. For additional information, check out our list of the most anticipated MacBook Air 2022 features.
The new Apple Silicon-powered Mac Pro is another option. There would be a lot of interest in this more powerful Mac from the developer community if it were shown off at Apple’s March 2022 event, so WWDC would be an ideal opportunity to give a hint about what’s coming in the future. As before, no one is claiming that it will happen, but it would be wonderful.
Even if the Apple VR/AR headset isn’t calling for a WWDC 2022 unveiling, it’s worth wondering how much time the company will give third-party app developers to produce apps for the headgear. Even if we don’t get to see the headset itself, Apple might still tease its fabled realityOS, which would operate on the headset. Apple’s planned AR/VR headset is said to be heavily referenced in the upcoming iO6 16 update (opens in new tab).
The day after the start of WWDC 2022, on June 8, Apple is expected to file a trademark application for realityOS. That being said, it’s not out of the question that Apple will show off its upcoming AR/VR headset during WWDC 2019.
The speculation has been downplayed by Ming-Chi Kuo. According to the expert, Apple’s competitors will be able to imitate the headset and its software if it is revealed too early. We may see some AR software news at WWDC 2022, according to a story from The New York Times(opens in new tab). And it’s possible that Jon Favreau and other big-name Hollywood directors will contribute content to the headset (opens in new tab).
The WWDC hardware is expected to be Mac-centric, according to Mark Gurman(opens in new tab). In addition, Apple dropped a WWDC easter egg in the form of AR cards, which could indicate that the company is focusing on AR.