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2022 Worldwide Developers Conference
Apple's 33nd Worldwide Developers Conference was a digital-only event for the third year in a row, though Apple did hold an in-person viewing event for a select number of developers and members of the media.
The virtual WWDC event kicked off on June 6, and it was free for everyone. The online event gave developers around the world access to future versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS, as well as the opportunity to engage with Apple engineers through sessions and labs.
Apple's keynote event took place on Monday, June 6 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The event was streamed directly from Apple Park and can be replayed on Apple.com, the Apple Developer app, the Apple Developer website, the Apple TV app on the Apple TV, or YouTube.
Apple provided a full digital WWDC experience with online keynote, a Platforms State of the Union for developers, technical and design-focused engineering sessions, Apple Developer Forums with Apple engineer participation, and one-on-one developer labs. Apple also hosted its annual Swift Student Challenge, with winners receiving WWDC-themed gear and a one-year membership to the Apple Developer Program.
Engineering sessions and videos can be viewed on the Apple Developer website or in the Apple Developer app, which is available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
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Everything Apple Announced at WWDC 2022
Apple's WWDC keynote event saw the introduction of iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura, watchOS 9, and tvOS 16, all of which have exciting new features that will make the Apple ecosystem better than ever. For those that did not get a chance to see the keynote event and don't want to spend close to two hours watching it later, we've condensed everything Apple announced into nine minutes, providing a quick overview of everything notable.
In addition to our video, we've also rounded up all of our coverage of Apple's announcements to give you a complete overview of everything new that's worth knowing about.
iOS 16
- Apple Announces iOS 16: First Look at New Features
- iOS 16 Brings New Lock Screen Personalization Features, Including Widgets
- iOS 16 Drops Support for iPhone 6s, iPhone 7, Original iPhone SE and More
- iOS 16 Includes Fitness App As Standard, No Apple Watch Necessary
- Apple Says Public Betas of iOS 16, macOS Ventura, and More Available in July
- iOS 16 Bringing Support for Web Push Notifications Next Year
- Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 to Developers
- iOS 16 Will Let You Lock Your Hidden and Recently Deleted Photos Albums
- iOS 16 Brings New Personalized Spatial Audio Feature That Uses TrueDepth Camera
- iOS 16 Lets You Enable Keyboard Haptics for Vibrations as You Type
- iOS 16 Will Require Apps to Ask Users for Permission to Access the Clipboard
- iOS 16 Lets Siri Hang Up Calls, Add Emojis to Texts and More
- iOS 16 Introduces Safety Check to Help Users in Abusive Relationships
- iOS 16 Makes It Easier to Share Photos With Family Using New Shared iCloud Library
- iOS 16 Adds Support for Landscape Face ID
- Apple Maps Gaining Support for Multi-Stop Routing in iOS 16 and Expanding New Maps to 11 More Countries
- Security Fixes Won't Require Full iOS Update in iOS 16, Will Be Installed Automatically
- iOS 16 Lets You Use Third-Party Two-Factor Authentication Apps With Built-In Passwords Feature
- iOS 16 Finally Lets You See Your WiFi Network Password
- iOS 16 Brings New iPhone 13 Camera Features for Portraits and Cinematic Mode
- iOS 16 Makes it Easier to Delete Duplicate Photos Clogging Up Your Library
- iOS 16 Makes It Easier to Manage AirPods Settings
- You Can Edit or Unsend an iMessage Up to 15 Minutes After Sending in iOS 16
- Hands-On With the New iOS 16 Lock Screen
- iOS 16 Makes it Easier to Track Packages With Built-In Order and Parcel Tracking
- iOS 16 Brings Back Full-Screen Music Player to the Lock Screen
- iOS 16 Will Let Developers Create Live Lock Screen Notifications
- iOS 16 Lets You Isolate, Copy and Share Subjects in Photos
- iOS 16 Includes Revamped Dictation System With Cleaner Interface, Smarter Punctuation and Emojis
- iOS 16 Tidbits: Built-In Currency Converter, Undo for Photo Edits, and More
- iOS 16 Brings New Features for Memoji
- Video: Here’s a Look at All the New iOS 16 Features
- Apple Music on iOS 16 Introduces Playlist Sorting and Ability to Add Favorite Artists
- You Can Unsend an Email 10 Seconds After It’s Sent in iOS 16 Mail App
- iOS 16 Lets You Easily Fix Duplicate Contacts
- iPhone Driver's Licenses Will Be Accepted in Apps on iOS 16
- You Can Get Translations Directly From the Camera App in iOS 16
- Books App Gets Redesign in iOS 16 and iPadOS 16
- iOS 16 Includes Copy and Paste Feature for Photo Edits
- You Can Use the iOS 16 Fitness App for Activity Tracking Without an Apple Watch
- More iOS 16 Tidbits: New FaceTime Video Call UI, Redesigned Video Player, and More
- iOS 16 Lets You Transfer an eSIM Between iPhones via Bluetooth
- Even More iOS 16 Tidbits: Battery Charging Notifications, New AirPods Symbols, Refreshed iCloud Settings, and More
- iOS 16 Weather App Gets Significant Overhaul With Deeper Dark Sky Integration
- Here Are All the Widgets You Can Add to Your iPhone's Lock Screen in iOS 16
- iOS 16 Apps Using Apple's Video Player Can Now Offer Playback Speed Menu
iPadOS 16
- Apple Announces iPadOS 16, Featuring New Lock Screen, Enhanced Multitasking, Weather App, and More
- Apple Previews New 'Freeform' App to Work Collaboratively
- Apple Debuts App Windows, Full External Display Support, and More for M1 iPads
- iPad Finally Gains Weather App With iPadOS 16
- iOS 16 Lock Screen Customizations Not Coming to iPadOS 16
- Apple Improves Focus Modes With Filters, Linked Lock Screens, and Set Up Enhancements
- iOS 16 Introduces Entirely Overhauled Home App to Focus More on Reliability and Ease of Use
- iPadOS 16’s Best Feature is Limited to M1 iPads
- iPadOS 16 Adds Handwriting Straightening Feature to Make Your Writing Neater
- iPadOS 16 Lets Apps Use Storage as Virtual RAM on M1 iPads
- iPadOS 16 Tidbits: Drastically Improved Files App, System-Wide Undo/Redo, and More
- Video: Check Out the 5 Best iPadOS 16 Features
macOS Ventura
- Apple Introduces macOS Ventura: First Look at New Features
- Apple Seeds First Beta of macOS 13 Ventura to Developers
- macOS Ventura Drops Support for Older Macs, Works With 2017 and Later Machines
- Clock and Weather Come to the Mac With macOS Ventura
- macOS 13 Ventura Lets You Use Your iPhone's Camera as a Webcam
- macOS Ventura Features Redesigned 'System Settings' App
- USB-C Accessories Need User Permission to Communicate With Apple Silicon Macs Running macOS Ventura
- macOS Ventura Introduces Support for Popular Racing Wheels and Pedals on Mac
- macOS Ventura Tidbits: ‘About This Mac’ Redesigned, New Game Controller Menu, Background Sounds, and More
- macOS Ventura and iOS 16 Let You Edit Suggested Passwords for Site-Specific Requirements
- More macOS Ventura Tidbits: Spotlight Improvements, Continuity Camera in QuickTime, New Share Sheet, and More
- Here Are All the macOS Ventura Features Your Intel Mac Won't Support
watchOS 9
- Apple Announces watchOS 9 With Updated Watch Faces, Enhanced Fitness and Sleep Tracking Features, More
- watchOS 9 Drops Support for Apple Watch Series 3
- Apple Seeds First Beta of watchOS 9 to Developers
- Here Are the New Watch Faces in watchOS 9
- iOS 16 and watchOS 9 Add Support for Tracking Medications
- watchOS 9 Expands QuickType Keyboard Feature to Apple Watch Series 7
- watchOS 9 Expands VoIP Calling on Apple Watch Beyond FaceTime Audio
M2 Chip and MacBook Announcements
- Apple Announces M2 Chip With Support for Up to 24GB Memory
- Apple Announces Redesigned MacBook Air With M2 Chip, Notch, MagSafe, New Colors, and More
- Apple Announces Updated 13-inch MacBook Pro With New M2 Chip
- Apple Store Back Up With Previews of New M2 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, Preorders Next Month
- M2 MacBooks Still Officially Support Only a Single External Display
- Redesigned MacBook Air With New Starlight and Midnight Colors Revealed in First Hands-On Photos
- M1 MacBook Air Gets No Price Drop, 8-Core GPU No Longer an Option
Other Stories
- WWDC 2022 Apple Event Live Keynote Coverage: iOS 16, macOS 13, MacBook Air, and More
- Apple Announces Multi-Display CarPlay With Integrated Speedometer, Climate Controls, and More
- Apple Seeds First Beta of tvOS 16 to Developers
- Apple Releasing 35W Power Adapter With Dual USB-C Ports in Standard and Compact Sizes
- Apple Lists MagSafe Cable in Four Colors for MacBook Air and MacBook Pro for $49
- Apple Plans to Let Public Beta Testers Download HomePod Software for the First Time
- Apple Launching Tap to Pay on iPhone This Month
- Apple Pay Later Will Let You Pay for Purchases Through an Installment Plan With No Interest or Fees
- Xcode Cloud Now Available to All Apple Developers
- Safari Gaining Extension Syncing Across Devices, Web Image Translation Support, and More Later This Fall
- What's New in tvOS 16 for Apple TV: Features and Enhancements
- Handoff Lets You Swap FaceTime Calls Between Devices in iOS 16, iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura
- Apple Pay to Support Bundled Purchases, Receives Redesign on macOS Ventura/a>
- Apple Aiming to Replace Passwords With New Passkey Feature/a>
- Gaming With Friends Will Be Easier in iOS 16 and macOS Ventura With Game Center SharePlay Integration
- WWDC 2022 Rumor Report Card: MacBook Air With White Bezels, iOS 16 Lock Screen Changes, and More
Past WWDC Events
WWDC 2021
WWDC 2021 focused on software instead of hardware, with Apple introducing iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, macOS Monterey, and watchOS 8. Apple also introduced iCloud+, a suite of new privacy-focused features that are available for its paid iCloud plans, priced starting at $0.99 per month.
iOS 15
- Apple Announces iOS 15: First Look at New Features
- Apple Unveils New FaceTime Features Like Spatial Audio, SharePlay, Voice Isolation, and More
- iOS 15 Features Redesigned Notifications and New Notification Summary Sorted by Priority
- Apple Reveals Redesigned Weather iOS App With Dark Sky-Like Notifications and Full-Screen Maps
- iOS 15 Includes Built-In Password Authenticator With Autofill, Replacing Google Authenticator and Authy
- iOS 15 Brings FaceTime to PC and Android Users With New Option to Join on the Web
- New Separation Alerts in iOS 15 Let You Know If You Leave an AirTag or Apple Device Behind
- iOS 15 Find My App Lets You Find Devices That Are Turned Off or Erased
- iOS 15 Lets Your Family Access Your Data If You Die
- iOS 15 Tidbits: Text Cursor Magnifier, New Dial Picker, Custom Text Size Per App, and More
- iOS 15 Finally Lets You Block Your Exes From Ruining Your Photo Memories
- iOS 15 Allows You to Request Refunds for In-App Purchases Directly Within Apps
iPadOS 15
- Apple Introduces iPadOS 15: First Look at New Features
- iPadOS 15 Features Widgets Anywhere on Home Screen and App Library
- iPadOS 15 Allows You to Build iPhone and iPad Apps on an iPad
- iPhone Apps on iPadOS 15 Now Run in Landscape
macOS Monterey
- Apple Announces macOS Monterey With Shortcuts App, Updated Safari Browsing, 'Focus' Do Not Disturb Features, and More
- Shortcuts App Coming to Mac, Automator Will Remain Supported
- Apple Brings Low Power Mode to Mac and iPad With macOS Monterey and iPadOS 15
- Apple Highlights New Privacy Features in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey, Including Microphone Indicator on Mac
- macOS Monterey to Support All-New Mail App Extensions, Plug-Ins Will Stop Functioning in Future Release
- macOS Monterey Allows You to Erase a Mac Without Needing to Reinstall the Operating System
- Newer Macs Can Use Another Mac as an External Display on macOS Monterey
- macOS Monterey Automatically Resizes Windows Moved to a Secondary Display
watchOS 8
- Apple Reveals watchOS 8: First Look at New Features
- Apple Unveils New Health App Features Like Walking Steadiness, Trends, Lab Results, Health Sharing, and More
- Apple Watch Introducing New Tai Chi and Pilates Workout Types in watchOS 8
- Apple Bringing New Portrait Mode Photo Watch Face to watchOS 8
- watchOS 8 Allows Users to Set Multiple Timers
tvOS 15
- Apple Announces Range of New Home Features for HomePod Mini, Apple TV, and Apple Watch
- HomePod Mini Launching in More Countries, Can Be Used as Apple TV Speaker Starting This Fall
- With tvOS 15, You Can Sign Into Apps Using Face ID or Touch ID on Your iPhone
iCloud+
- Apple Announces iCloud+, Combines Paid Storage With Privacy Features Like Hide My Email
- iCloud+ to Let iCloud Mail Users Personalize Their Email Domain Name
WWDC 2020
While WWDC 2020 also didn't see the introduction of any new hardware, there were significant operating system updates across Apple's platforms, and we also heard about Apple's long-rumored transition from Intel processors to Apple Silicon for its Mac lineup.
iOS 14
- iOS 14 Features New Translate App With Support for 11 Languages and Offline Mode
- iOS 14 Includes Picture-in-Picture Mode for iPhone
- iOS 14 Adds Subtle Design for Siri That Doesn't Take Up Entire Screen
- iPhone and Apple Watch Becoming Digital Car Keys, Feature Rolling Out to BMW Customers Next Month
- New iOS 14 Feature 'App Clips' Lets You Access Small Part of an App
- iMessage in iOS 14: Mentions, Pinned Conversations, Inline Replies, and More
- Phone Calls Will Finally Stop Taking Up the Entire Screen in iOS 14
- iOS 14 Compatible With iPhone 6s and 6s Plus and Later
- Find My App Gaining Support for Third-Party Products
- Emoji Search Finally Coming to iOS in iOS 14
- Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS and iPadOS 14 to Developers
- iOS 14 Lets Developers Make Subscriptions Available for Family Sharing
- Third-Party Mail and Browser Apps Able to Be Set as Default in iOS and iPadOS 14
- iOS 14 Tidbits and Hidden Features: Privacy Updates, Emoji Picker, New Dark Sky Weather Forecasts and More
iPadOS 14
macOS Big Sur
- macOS 'Big Sur' Unveiled With Updated Design, New Features for Safari and Messages, and More
- Apple Previews Big Update to Safari on Mac, Featuring New Privacy Tools, Built-in Translation, Improved Tabs, and More
- macOS Big Sur Listed as 'Version 11.0' in System Preferences
- Apple Seeds First Beta of macOS Big Sur to Developers for Testing Purposes
- Apple Adds WebP Image Support in Safari 14
- List of Macs Compatible with macOS Big Sur
watchOS 7
- Apple Announces watchOS 7 With Enhanced Face Customizations, Handwashing Detection, and More
- Apple Watch Getting Hand Washing Feature With 20-Second Countdown and Haptic Feedback
- watchOS 7 Adds New Sleep Tracking Feature to Apple Watch
- Apple Releases First Beta of New watchOS 7 Update to Developers
- watchOS 7 Only Compatible With Apple Watch Series 3 and Later
tvOS 14
- Apple Seeds First Beta of tvOS 14 to Developers
- tvOS 14 Brings Apple TV Support for AirPods Audio Sharing and Watching YouTube Videos in 4K
Apple Silicon Chips
- Apple Transitioning Macs to Custom Chips With 'Incredible' Performance Within the Next Two Years
- Apple's $500 Developer Program Includes Tools and Resources for Transitioning to Apple Silicon, Plus a Loaner A12Z-Based Mac Mini
AirPods
Other Announcements
- Complete Transcript of Apple's Keynote
- Revamped Apple Maps App Expanding to UK, Ireland, and Canada Later This Year
- HomePod Gaining Support for Third-Party Music Services
- Apple's Digital Car Key Coming to Broad Array of BMW Models Manufactured After July 1, Requires iOS 13.6
- Apple Shares Teaser for Upcoming Apple TV+ Series 'Foundation'
- Apple Announces ARKit 4 with Location Anchors, Depth API, and Improved Face Tracking
- Apple's Craig Federighi Highlights iOS 14 and MacOS Big Sur Privacy Updates in New Interview
WWDC 2019
At WWDC 2019, Apple debuted new versions of iOS, iPadOS (now separate from iOS!), macOS, tvOS, and watchOS, all of which have a long list of new features, plus Apple gave us a peek at the new Mac Pro and 6K Apple Display.
iOS 13
Apple Unveils iOS 13 Featuring Dark Mode, Swipe Keyboard, Performance Improvements, and More
iOS 13 Gaining Revamped Reminders App and Enhanced Apple Maps
Apple Announces 'Sign in With Apple' for Signing into Apps Using Your Apple ID
Sign In With Apple Will Be Required for Apps That Offer Third-Party Sign-In Options
Apple Updating Messages in iOS 13 With User Profiles and Memoji Stickers
Apple Unveils New Photo Browsing and Editing Features Coming With iOS 13
iOS 13 is Compatible With iPhone SE and Later, iPhone 6 and 6 Plus Not Supported
iPadOS 13
Apple Unveils 'iPadOS' Designed Specifically for the iPad's Larger Display
Apple's New iPadOS Software Includes Mouse Support as an Accessibility Option
Apple's New iPadOS Software Includes Additional Keyboard Shortcuts
macOS Catalina
Apple Announces 'macOS Catalina' With Separate Apple Music, Podcasts, and TV Apps
Apple's New 'Find My' App for macOS and iOS Can Find Your Devices Even When They're Offline
Apple Introduces Sidecar App for Using an iPad as a Mac's Secondary Display
Apple Reveals 'Voice Control' Accessibility Feature Coming to Mac and iOS
Apple Seeds First Beta of macOS 10.15 Catalina to Developers
tvOS 13
Apple Reveals tvOS 13 With New Home Screen and Support for Multiple User Profiles
Apple TV Gaining Xbox One and PlayStation 4 Controller Support
watchOS 6
Apple Unveils WatchOS 6 With Dedicated App Store, New Apple Watch Faces and Native Apps
Apple Watch Getting New Health Features, Including Noise App and Menstrual Cycle Tracking
Apple Releases First Beta of New watchOS 6 Operating System to Developers
Here Are All the Apple Watch Models Compatible With watchOS 6
New Mac Pro and HDR Display
Apple Reveals All-New Mac Pro With Up to 28-Core Processor and 1.5TB of RAM, Starting at $5,999
Apple Unveils 32-inch 6K 'Pro Display XDR' Monitor Starting at $4,999
Adobe and Other Developers Are 'Incredibly Excited' About New Mac Pro
The Stand for Apple's New $4,999 Pro Display Costs an Extra $999
WWDC 2018
At WWDC 2018, Apple made the following software and hardware announcements:
Apple Reveals iOS 12 With Digital Health Features, Group FaceTime, Memoji, and More
Apple Creates 'Measure', an Augmented-Reality Measuring Tape App
Apple Announces New USDZ Augmented Reality File Format Coming in iOS 12
Apple Unveils 'ARKit 2' and Showcases New LEGO AR App That Interacts With Physical Sets
Apple Unveils New 'For You' Tab and Sharing Suggestions Coming to Photos in iOS 12
Apple Details Siri Updates Alongside 'Shortcuts' App to Create Customized Voice-Controlled Workflows
Apple Introduces Memoji: Personalized, Animated Emojis Coming in iOS 12
Group FaceTime Chats Coming to iOS 12, Supports Up to 32 Simultaneous Users
First Beta of iOS 12 Now Available for Registered Developers
Apple Revamps App Store Guidelines, Sets New Rules for Remote Mirroring Apps Like Steam Link
Apple's Mac App Store Updating With All-New Design Inspired by iOS
Safari Browser in iOS 12 and macOS Mojave to Feature Enhanced Privacy Tools
Apple Reveals tvOS 12 With Dolby Atmos Support for Apple TV 4K, Aerial Screensaver Updates, and More
Apple's watchOS 5 Adds Automatic Workout Detection, Walkie-Talkie, and More
Apple Watch Gaining New 'Walkie-Talkie' App in watchOS 5 so You Can Quickly Talk to Friends
Apple Watch Owners Can Compete in watchOS 5, Auto-Detection of Workouts Coming Too
Apple Releases First Beta of New watchOS 5 Operating System to Developers
Live From WWDC 2018: Coverage of Apple's Keynote with iOS 12, macOS 10.14, and More
Apple Launches New 2018 Pride Band for Apple Watch, Available to Buy Today
Apple Introduces Apple Watch Bands and iPhone Cases in Summer Colors
WWDC 2017
At WWDC 2017, Apple made the following software and hardware announcements:
iOS 11 Preview: Enhanced Siri, Voice Translation, Unified Control Center & More
Apple Reveals 'macOS High Sierra' With APFS, Metal 2, and Refinements to Safari and Other Apps
Apple Releasing 'ARKit' for iOS Developers to Fuel All-New Augmented Reality Apps
watchOS 4 Bringing New Interface, Apple News, New Music App & Gym Machine Support
Apple Announces New 10.5-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro Models With Advanced Displays
Apple Updates Entire MacBook Line-Up With Kaby Lake CPUs, Faster SSDs, and Graphics
Apple Reveals New 'iMac Pro' Built for Users With Demanding Workflows, Starting at $5K
Apple Unveils $349 HomePod Smart Speaker to be Available in December
WWDC 2016
At WWDC 2016, Apple made the following announcements:
Apple Announces iOS 10 With Overhauled Messages App, Rich Notifications, and More
Apple Announces watchOS 3 With Dock, Control Center, New Watch Faces and Apps, and More
Apple Debuts New tvOS Features Including 'Single Sign-On', Enhanced Siri and More
WWDC 2015
At WWDC 2015, Apple unveiled the following services and software:
Apple Announces iOS 9 With Proactive Siri, Maps Transit, iPad Multitasking and More
Apple Announces watchOS 2 With Native Apps, Third-Party Complications, and More
Apple Announces 'Apple Music' With 'Beats 1' Live Radio Station, Launches June 30 for $9.99/Month
WWDC 2014
At WWDC 2014, Apple unveiled the following services and software:
Apple Announces OS X Yosemite with Improved Cross-Device Connectivity and New User Interface
Apple Announces iOS 8 with Interactive Notifications, QuickType, More
Apple Announces 'iCloud Drive' and 'Mail Drop' Features for OS X Yosemite
Apple Updates iMessage with Improved Group Messaging and Video and Audio Messages
'QuickType' Keyboard for iOS 8 Offers Context-Aware Predictive Typing Suggestions
iOS 8 to Include Support for System Wide Third-Party Keyboards
Apple to Enhance App Store with 'Explore' Tab, App Bundles, Beta Testing, and More
WWDC 2013
At 2013's WWDC, Apple unveiled iOS 7, OS X Mavericks, iWork for iCloud, the Mac Pro, and new MacBook Airs.
WWDC 2012
2012's event saw the introduction of the MacBook Pro with Retina Display, iOS 6 and its standalone Maps app, OS X Mountain Lion, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air updates, and a redesigned AirPort Express.