WWDC 2024 Keynote: Dates, Details, and Predictions

Apple has announced that the 35th annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will take place from June 10 to June 14. The WWDC 2024 keynote is slated for June 10 at the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California. The rest of the events will be held online and are free for developers to attend.

WWDC 2024 Keynote: Dates, Details, and Predictions

What can we expect from this year’s keynote?

WWDC typically focuses on software, so we might hear about the progress Apple has made in AI over the past year. According to some reports, Apple is planning to unveil a range of updates, including iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, macOS 15, and watchOS 11. Additionally, the company may introduce the next operating system for the recently launched Apple Vision Pro headset, visionOS 2.

There is also speculation about potential hardware announcements. While WWDC is usually more about software, last year’s event saw several product announcements, including the Vision Pro and the 15-inch M2 MacBook Air. Given the absence of updates to the Mac Mini in recent product releases, it’s possible that Apple could announce an M3-based update.

Regarding the new software, there have been numerous rumours surrounding iOS 18. Reports suggest that Apple may integrate Google’s Gemini AI with Siri and various iPhone apps. Additionally, there are rumours that the new smartphone software will allow users to place apps anywhere on the home screen grid and will include RCS support in the Messages app, along with various design changes.

Some recent reports have also revealed that Apple may introduce an AI App Store. This platform would enable users to acquire AI apps from various vendors, akin to Apple’s successful model with other storefronts.

The keynote will be available on the Apple Developer app, the Apple website, and YouTube. Apple is also inviting 50 winners of its annual Swift Student Challenge to attend WWDC in person.