Here's everything you can expect from the upcoming Apple event
It's that time of the year again. Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference, or WWDC, is due once again this year, where the company is set to showcase the latest versions of its operating systems for iPhones, Macs, watches, tablets, and TVs. At the June 6 event, Apple is rumoured to unveil new versions of iOS, new hardware, and quite possibly, a new VR headset.
As WWDC approaches, here's a quick roundup of everything we can expect from Apple:
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New OS
Mark Gurman, a well-known Apple rumour reporter, has predicted that iOS 16 will include "fresh Apple apps," though it's unclear whether this refers to new Apple apps or a new look for existing apps. Gurman also predicts "new ways of interacting" with iOS, which I assume means interactive widgets.
He specifically mentioned multitasking improvements in iPadOS 16 as a way to improve the lineup's ability to serve as a laptop replacement.
It's also possible that Apple will revamp the notification system, which could indicate that the company is building on the Focus modes that were introduced with iOS 15.
According to Gurman, iOS 16 may include an always-on lock screen.
New Macs
Apple is rumoured to be releasing at least two new computers "around the middle of the year," according to Mark Gurman. That prediction came alongside a long list of rumoured Apple products, including a new Mac Pro, a completely revamped laptop lineup, and one or two Mac Minis.
Apple has promised to introduce a Mac Pro with Apple silicon, and rumours of a redesigned MacBook Air have been circulating for some time.
The Air, as one of Apple's most popular computers, would also fit in nicely. But then again, neither would a Mac Mini, especially with reports that Apple is considering fitting it with an M2 Pro processor.
The M2, finally?
Bloomberg also stated that the potentially in-development Macs will most likely use Apple's next-generation silicon in their report. While there aren't many specifics on what improvements the M2 will bring, there's no better place to go over all the technical details than at a developer conference.
Apple has continued to release new chip variants, but they've all been extensions of the M1 design that was announced over a year and a half ago. According to the company, it is no longer introducing new M1 chips, so new computers may need to come with a new generation of chips. The new Air, according to noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, could still have an M1 chip.
The mythical AR/VR set
People predict that Apple will show off a virtual and augmented reality headset with an array of cameras, a chip that's about as powerful as a Mac, and dedicated software called RealityOS pretty much every year.
It's never actually happened, but rumours are circulating that Apple is on the verge of announcing one after years of rumoured chaos. According to a report from a few weeks ago, Apple's board of directors recently got a chance to try out the headset, which is something that usually happens just before consumers see it.
According to the report, Apple planned to unveil the headset at WWDC, but delays may have prevented this. Apple could always tease it, as some believe it has already done by including a person wearing glasses in the show's Memoji iconography.
At the very least, you can expect Apple to talk a lot about augmented reality and virtual reality. Even if the company isn't ready to show off the hardware, it's clear that it's a priority for the company.
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