WWDC 2024
Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference will take place the week of June 10–14, 2024.
WWDC 2024 Overview
The 35th annual Worldwide Developers Conference will take place from June 10 to June 14, with a keynote event set to be held on Monday, June 10 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time to introduce new software. At this year's keynote on Monday, June 10, we are expecting iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15, tvOS 18, watchOS 11, and visionOS 2, and we so far have not heard rumors of new products being unveiled.
As with WWDC events since 2020, WWDC 2024 will be an online event that is open to all developers at no cost. Though WWDC 2024 is an online event, Apple is once again planning a special event for select developers and students, which is set to take place on June 10 at the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California. Attendees will be able to watch the keynote and State of the Union presentations at Apple Park, as well as meet Apple employees and attend the Apple Design Awards.
Current Apple Developer Program members, Apple Entrepreneur Camp alumni, current and prior Swift Student Challenge winners, and current Apple Developer Enterprise Program members can enter to attend the Apple Park event, with Apple choosing participants through a random lottery.
Apple normally holds a Swift Student Challenge when the WWDC dates are announced, but the challenge kicked off earlier this year and winners were announced on March 28. Winners are eligible to attend the special event at Apple Park through the lottery process, and 50 Distinguished Winners have been invited to Cupertino for a three-day experience.
At WWDC, Apple offers developers and Apple customers a first look at new versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS, plus this year we'll see a new version of visionOS. Developers are able to engage with Apple engineers through engineering sessions, one-on-one lab appointments, and the Apple Developer Forums, all with the aim of learning how to integrate new OS features into their apps.
Apple always streams the WWDC keynote on Apple.com, the Apple Developer app, the Apple Developer website, the Apple TV, and YouTube. Developer sessions throughout the week will be shared in the Apple Developer app and for the first time, on YouTube.
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WWDC Software Announcements
Software is the main focus of WWDC, and 2024 rumors suggest that iOS 18 could be the biggest update to the iPhone that we've had in many years thanks to AI, and many of those features will also likely to be included in macOS.
iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
Apple wants to catch up with competitors when it comes to AI, and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman believes that iOS 18 will be a "relatively groundbreaking" software update with "major new features and designs," primarily focused on AI.
AI is expected to be incorporated across the operating system, and here are some of the ways Apple might use it:
- Auto-generated Apple Music playlists based on input from the user, such as a mood.
- AI-assisted writing in Pages.
- AI-assisted slide deck creation in Keynote.
- AI code writing in Xcode for developers.
- Improved Spotlight search.
- Siri improvements that integrate large-language models (LLMs), such as natural conversation capabilities and improved user personalization.
- New integration between Siri and the Messages app to better allow Siri to respond to messages and suggest response options.
- Shortcuts integration with Siri, so users can automate complex or multi-step tasks using voice-based commands.
iOS 18 will include some design changes, perhaps adopting some design cues from visionOS, but it will not receive a total overhaul. The update is expected to feature a more customizable Home Screen, giving iPhone users more options for the look of the iPhone. Apple plans to give customers more control over how their app icons are arranged.
App icons are expected to remain locked to an invisible grid for organizational purposes, but the update could add the option to create blank spaces, rows, and columns between app icons. iOS 18 is likely to bring the most significant update to the Home Screen that we've had in years, on par with the Lock Screen changes that Apple introduced in iOS 16.
The Apple Maps app in iOS 18 could gain new features like support for topographic maps and the option to save custom routes as an alternative to the pre-selected routes that maps offers when putting in directions.
Apple will introduce RCS for the Messages app in iOS 18, improving conversations between iPhone and Android users. Sending photos and videos to Android users from an iPhone will no longer result in errors, and group chats will have better performance. Features like cross-platform emoji reactions, read receipts, and real-time typing indicators will also be added.
For more on what's coming in iOS 18, we have a dedicated iOS 18 roundup.
macOS 15
macOS and iOS often have many features in common, so while most of the rumors we've heard have focused on iOS 18, it's likely that quite a few of the AI features will also be available on Apple's Macs.
As for a name, Apple is still using California landmarks. Apple has trademarked several California-related names over the years, and many of them have gone unused.
Some of the remaining possibilities include Redwood, Grizzly, Sequoia, Mammoth, Pacific, Rincon, Farallon, Miramar, Condor, Diablo, and Shasta. Apple could go with a non-trademarked name, though, and it has done so in the past.
Here are the names that Apple has used since it started naming macOS versions after landmarks in 2013: Mavericks, Yosemite, El Capitan, Sierra, High Sierra, Mojave, Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura, and Sonoma.
More on macOS 15 is available in our macOS 15 roundup.
Other Updates
We'll also see watchOS 11, tvOS 18, HomePod Software 18, and visionOS 2, but we haven't heard rumors about what might be included in these updates.
Possible Hardware Announcements
There are no rumors yet that Apple will introduce new hardware, but we are waiting on refreshes for several Macs. Apple has yet to update the Mac Studio, Mac mini, or Mac Pro with M3 chips, so there is a possibility that some of these new Macs will see a debut at WWDC.
Past WWDC Events
WWDC 2023
WWDC 2023 brought our first look at the Vision Pro headset, new Mac Pro and Mac Studio machines with M2 Ultra chips, and iOS 17, macOS Sonoma, tvOS 17, and watchOS 10.
- Apple Reveals 'Vision Pro' Headset and visionOS
- Apple Vision Pro Priced Starting at $3499, Will Launch in Early 2024 in the U.S.
- Here's a First In-Person Look at the Apple Vision Pro
- Apple Announces New MacBook Air With 15.3-inch Display and M2 Chip Starting at $1,299
- Apple Unveils M2 Ultra Chip as Most Powerful Apple Silicon Chip Yet
- Apple Announces New Mac Studio With M2 Max and M2 Ultra Chips
- Apple Unveils New Mac Pro With M2 Ultra Chip, Extra Ports, and More
- Apple Announces iOS 17 With 'StandBy' View, Journal App, Siri Changes, and More
- Apple Announces iPadOS 17 With Custom Lock Screens and Interactive Widgets
- Apple Announces macOS Sonoma With Desktop Widgets and More
- Apple Announces watchOS 10 With Widgets, Redesigned Apps, and More
- Apple Announces tvOS 17, Including FaceTime and New Control Center
WWDC 2022
At WWDC, Apple unveiled iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS 13 Ventura, tvOS 16, and watchOS 9, along with a new M2 MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro.
- Apple Announces iOS 16: First Look at New Features
- iOS 16 Brings New Lock Screen Personalization Features, Including Widgets
- Apple Announces iPadOS 16, Featuring New Lock Screen, Enhanced Multitasking, Weather App, and More
- Apple Previews New 'Freeform' App to Work Collaboratively
- Apple Introduces macOS Ventura: First Look at New Features
- macOS 13 Ventura Lets You Use Your iPhone's Camera as a Webcam
- Apple Announces watchOS 9 With Updated Watch Faces, Enhanced Fitness and Sleep Tracking Features, More
- 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
- What's New in tvOS 16 for Apple TV: Features and Enhancements
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.
- Apple Announces iOS 15: First Look at New Features
- iOS 15 Features Redesigned Notifications and New Notification Summary Sorted by Priority
- Apple Introduces iPadOS 15: First Look at New Features
- Apple Announces macOS Monterey With Shortcuts App, Updated Safari Browsing, 'Focus' Do Not Disturb Features, and More
- Apple Reveals watchOS 8: First Look at New Features
- Apple Announces Range of New Home Features for HomePod Mini, Apple TV, and Apple Watch
- Apple Announces iCloud+, Combines Paid Storage With Privacy Features Like Hide My Email
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 Features New Translate App With Support for 11 Languages and Offline Mode
- iPadOS 14 Features Enhanced UIs for Native Apps, Universal Search, New Handwriting Support with Apple Pencil, and More
- 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
- Apple Announces watchOS 7 With Enhanced Face Customizations, Handwashing Detection, and More
- watchOS 7 Adds New Sleep Tracking Feature to Apple Watch
- Apple Seeds First Beta of tvOS 14 to Developers
- Apple Transitioning Macs to Custom Chips With 'Incredible' Performance Within the Next Two Years
- AirPods Getting Automatic Switching Between Apple Devices, Theater-Like 'Spatial Audio' Coming to AirPods Pro
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.
Apple Unveils iOS 13 Featuring Dark Mode, Swipe Keyboard, Performance Improvements, and More
Apple Unveils 'iPadOS' Designed Specifically for the iPad's Larger Display
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 Reveals tvOS 13 With New Home Screen and Support for Multiple User Profiles
Apple Unveils WatchOS 6 With Dedicated App Store, New Apple Watch Faces and Native Apps
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
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 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
Apple's Mac App Store Updating With All-New Design Inspired by iOS
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
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