After two years of purely virtual conferences, Apple returns with a hybrid WWDC. If the conference is recorded, again this year, some workshops are open to a handful of developers. In addition to the great classics, such as iOS, macOS or iPadOS, Apple could take advantage of its opening keynote to announce new products.
iOS and iPadOS 16, tvOS 16, macOS 13, watchOS 9, and maybe even realityOS first name? Between frank certainties and fervent but uncertain hopes, the new operating systems from Apple will be talked about during the opening conference of Apple. This is of course without forgetting the services and in-house applications. And, then, a WWDC would be very strange without a rise in power of Siri.
Especially since Apple’s intelligent assistant could play an essential role in interactions with its future virtual reality headset. Even if we know that it is unlikely that this new product will be presented during the opening conference, we can not help dreaming. There are quite a few arguments in this direction, if only the need to prepare for the arrival of the headset by giving developers the tools to create dedicated applications.
Also uncertain, but less unlikely, the arrival of a new redesigned MacBook Air. Apple’s ultraportable was an early adopter of Apple Silicon chips, but has retained its “Intel” design so far. This WWDC could be an opportunity to present a refined and lightened device, with a slightly larger slab.
Developers assemble! It’s going to be a great day! #WWDC22 pic.twitter.com/OZvER1gIiN
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) June 6, 2022
Unlike some years, Apple has managed to keep almost all of its announcements a secret, which is as frustrating as it is exciting. What does the Cupertino giant have in store for us for this WWDC 2022? We will have to wait until 7 p.m. French time tonight to find out. Of course, you can follow the entire keynote, announcement by announcement, right here.
Does it seem that we should watch the #WWDC22 ?️♂️?
— France Identity (@france_identite) June 6, 2022
While waiting for the H hour, the tweets multiply to increase the pressure and suggest announcements or presence without saying anything in the end. Like France Identity, which suggests that there will be something new concerning digital identity cards – integration into Cartes? – or is it “only” its application currently in beta? Suspense.