Apple Worldwide Developers Conference, or WWDC as it’s also known, kicks off today in a keynote address at 10 a.m. PT (10:30 a.m. IST). The developer-focused keynote traditionally unveils upcoming software from the Cupertino-based electronics giant, and this year we can expect to see the latest versions of its mobile, tablet, PC, smartwatch and TV box operating systems, most notably iOS 16, iPadOS 16 , macOS 13, watchOS 9, and tvOS 16. Other reveals expected at the developer conference include new and improved native apps, with some rumors indicating Apple would unveil new Mac devices at the keynote, in the form of the new MacBook. Air. Stay tuned for live updates from the keynote address, here, and in the meantime, keep yourself updated on the latest rumors about the upcoming announcements.
New software, hardware
As we mentioned, Apple traditionally uses WWDC as a stage to unveil the latest versions of its operating systems, and this year we should see previews of iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS 13, watchOS 9, and tvOS 16 before their beta and general public. releases later in 2022.
iOS 16 is expected to bring improvements to features and apps like notifications, lock screen, camera, messaging and health apps, in addition to new audio experiences, redesigned app icons, interactive widgets, improved theme options and a floating app window . iPadOS 16, on the other hand, is expected to offer enhanced multitasking, almost in part with macOS.
As for the company’s operating system for desktop and laptop PCs, macOS 13 – reportedly codenamed Mammoth – is said to bring incremental changes, including design overhauls for native apps. watchOS 9 is expected to bring updates in areas related to health tracking, an improved atrial fibrillation feature, other daily activities, and navigation.
Finally, while there aren’t many rumors of tvOS 16, Apple may choose to unveil homeOS as a dedicated smart home operating system at WWDC22. We’ve also mentioned that there’s a chance Apple will unveil new Mac devices at the event, and the latest rumors indicate that the company will launch the MacBook Air 2022 in a 14-inch screen size, and less likely it’s also the expected one. 13-inch will reveal. inch MacBook Pro, both powered by Apple’s new M2 SoC.