How to watch WWDC21Īpple's WWDC21 is free to watch and will start with a keynote address, likely given by CEO Tim Cook, at 10 a.m. As Apple's press release explains, the keynote will unveil "exciting new updates coming to all Apple platforms later this year." The Platforms State of the Union will "take a deeper dive into the new tools, technologies and advances across Apple platforms that will help Apple developers create even better apps," said Apple.
PT, followed by a Platforms State of the Union at 2 p.m. SEE: Apple's WWDC 2021: The top 3 announcements business users want to hear (TechRepublic)Īccording to Apple's site, WWDC21 will kick off with its keynote address today at 10 a.m.
It is also expected that Apple will upgrade the iPad's software after the release of the M1-powered iPad Pro. ZDNet also reported that there haven't been many leaks or rumors about what to expect during WWDC 2021, but there is talk that the iPad will get a home screen redesign "that will allow users to place widgets anywhere on the screen as you can on an iPhone right now," wrote Jason Cipriani. While it is unknown what changes the announced updates will bring, Apple usually introduces new features, performance improvements and bug fixes.
SEE: 10 macOS tune-up tricks for your Mac (free PDF) (TechRepublic) What announcements to expect during WWDC21Īt WWDC21, Apple is expected to preview iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, watchOS 8 and macOS 12 during the conference, according to sister site ZDNet. Attendees will be able to customize their WWDC experience and check out content about things like SwiftUI, developer tools, accessibility and inclusion and more (exclusively within the Apple Developer app). New this year, WWDC21 will have pavilions which "provide an easy way for developers to explore relevant sessions, labs and special activities for a given topic," said Apple. Attendees can try a coding or design challenge, learn from guest speakers and more.
WWDC21 will also feature special activities and events designed to celebrate developers and bring the community together. Session videos will be posted each day and will be available in the Apple Developer app and on the Apple Developer website on June 8. Apple Developer Forums will also be available throughout the week to answer questions and engage in technical discussions. Members of Apple Developer Program can request one-on-one lab consultations with over 1,000 Apple experts to ask questions about the latest APIs and best practices, and apply for user interface and design reviews. The event will also provide "unprecedented access to Apple engineers and designers so developers can learn about the latest tools and technologies to help them create the next generation of apps," according to Apple's press release. In addition, WWDC21 will feature over 200 in-depth sessions, one-on-one labs and more. According to a press release from Apple, "WWDC21 will offer unique insight into the future of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS" and is "an opportunity for developers to learn about the new technologies, tools and frameworks they rely on to build innovative and platform-differentiating apps and games."