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WWDC 2024: What to Expect Ahead of Apple's Developers Conference

WWDC 2024: What to Expect Ahead of Apple's Developers Conference

Posted By Mariana Hlodan | 30 May 2024

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Soon, from June 10 till June 14, all Apple fans will be able to witness the anticipated event — the WorldWide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

In this article, we will take a closer look at when WWSC 2024 will take place and what will be announced at WWDC 2024. WWDC 2024 may go down in history for the number of new products to be presented.

When is WWDC 2024: date

Apple WWDC 2024 will take place from June 10 till June 14, with the keynote event on Monday, June 10, at 10:00 a.m. Like the previous conferences since 2020, it will be held online and will be open to all developers for free.

However, an offline event is also planned for June 10 at its Apple Park office in California, where selected developers and students will be able to listen to keynotes and meet with the Apple team. All 50 participants who got the unique opportunity to attend the event were selected through a lottery conducted by the Swift Student Challenge on March 28.

What will be announced at WWDC 2024

This year, at the WWDC conference, Apple will present new versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and the new visionOS. So, let's delve into what features and functions users may expect.

WWDC 2024: iOS 18 and iPadOS 18

Apple is expected to introduce iOS 18 at WWDC 2024. iOS 18 may become one of the most significant updates in the history of the iPhone, Apple is looking to catch up with its competitors in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman predicts that iOS 18 will feature significant innovations, including ones in the field of AI.


Features of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 announced at WWDC 2024

  • Apple Music will be able to create playlists based on a user's mood.
  • Artificial intelligence can also be used to write texts in Pages.
  • Easy Keynote slide generation and Xcode code writing with artificial intelligence will be available.
  • Users will be able to find information more easily in Spotlight search, and Siri will speak more naturally.
  • Siri will become your personal manager, helping you manage chats and automate tasks with shortcuts.

The updates in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 that will be announced at WWDC c 2024 will include a new design, including more customization for the home screen, inspired by the new visionOS. You'll be able to add white space between app icons.

Design

The following iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 apps will receive designs updates:

  • Notes;
  • Mail;
  • Photo;
  • Fitness.

Improvements to iOS 18 and iPadOS 18

Apple Maps

Users of iOS18 and iPadOS 18 can get new features such as:

  • support for topographic maps
  • saving custom routes.

Messages

The new RCS feature will make messaging between iPhone and Android users better, it will:

  • eliminate problems with sending photos and videos
  • improve the work of group chats.

macOS 15


Since macOS often shares features with iOS, we can anticipate some features of the new system. macOS 15 will be unveiled on June 10, and beta testing will begin the same day and last for several months. The official release is scheduled for the fall.

Integration of artificial intelligence

  1. As in iOS18 and iPadOS 18, artificial intelligence features will help create playlists in Apple Music based on a user's mood, write texts in Pages and slides in Keynote, and support developers in Xcode.
  2. Siri will understand language better and communicate more effectively with other apps, especially Messages, to better manage messages and automate tasks with Shortcuts.

macOS 15 (2024) design update

App design has always been an important part of Apple's business. This time 2 apps in macOS will get a new design.

Calculator

The app will receive an updated iPhone-inspired design with rounded buttons and improved unit conversion features.

System settings

The new version of the system settings will have a new version of the system that organizes categories by their meaning and importance.

New features of macOS 15

  1. Apple Music will have smoother transitions between songs, with the possibility to adjust the mixing time of tracks.
  2. Notes will allow you to record your voice, convert audio to text and automatically create summaries of important points.
  3. In Maps, you can create your own routes and use new topographic maps.
  4. Users will be able to create their own voice commands to make it easier to use functions they need.
  5. New Scenes feature for faster navigation and information sharing on whiteboards.

The name of macOS 15

At WWDC 2024, the name of Apple's new operating system will be revealed. Usually, the company chooses names related to California landmarks, and many names such as Redwood, Grizzly or Sequoia have not been used yet. However, sometimes Apple chooses names that do not have a registered trademark.

What other updates will be coming at WWDC 2024

The conference will also feature watchOS 11, tvOS 18, HomePod Software 18 and visionOS 2, but it is not known yet what updates these operating systems will have, but after the keynote, Apple will release the first beta versions for developers.

Although Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference is mainly dedicated to software, the company may also make hardware announcements on the first day. For example, the Vision Pro, which is currently available in the US only, is likely to go on sale to international markets during the event.

In addition, Macs are usually presented at WWDC, so there is a possibility that some models will be updated, although there is no 100% reliable information about it.

It is also known that Apple does not plan to update its iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch during WWDC as it did before.

Where and when to watch WWDC 2024

The WWDC 2024 keynote will begin on June 10 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific / 1:00 p.m. Eastern. It will be available on the following platforms:

  • Apple.com: Live streaming on the Apple Events website, which is usually slightly ahead of YouTube.
  • Apple TV and Apple Developer apps: Live streams similar to those on Apple.com.
  • YouTube: Broadcast on the official Apple channel.

Once the keynote is completed, it will be available for on-demand viewing on these platforms.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mariana Hlodan
Tech journalist


Mariana Hlodan is an experienced writer specializing in Apple products. With a background in tech journalism, Mariana offers a deep dive into the latest Apple news, product reviews and trends.

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