SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 03: Apple CEO Tim Cook delivers the keynote address during the 2019 Apple Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) at the San Jose Convention Center on June 03, 2019 in San Jose, California. The WWDC runs through June 7. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Cover Apple CEO Tim Cook delivers the keynote address during the Apple Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in 2019 (Photo: Getty Images)

From software announcements to major updates to its flagship products to a possible big reveal, here’s what to expect from Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference 2023 (WWDC23)

Apple’s upcoming annual conference, arguably one of the most anticipated tech events of the year, will kick off on June 5, 2023, and it’s expected to be its biggest one yet. The Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) ordinarily kicks off with a keynote address that will give a first look at updates coming to the tech juggernaut’s flagship products.

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It has been rumoured that aside from announcing major new updates to iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and more, Apple may also have a big reveal of a long-awaited device during WWDC23. Here’s the lowdown on some of the announcements that you can expect from Apple.

A new 15-inch MacBook Air

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Above The MacBook Air 2022 with the M2 chip (Photo: Apple)

Apple is expected to launch a larger 15-inch option for the MacBook Air and it will likely be powered by the in-house M2 chip used in the MacBook Air models released last year. This means that the company is finally shifting away from the standard 13-inch display the MacBook Air has long featured.

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Reports suggest that the 15-inch MacBook Air will come with the same flat-edged look as the 13-inch MacBook Air and will feature a large Force Touch trackpad, a keyboard with a function key row, no fan, a 1080p webcam, and a MagSafe charging port.

Further details such as specs and pricing will be revealed during WWDC23.

Updates for iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, and tvOS

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Above Software updates for the iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, and tvOS are expected to be announced at Apple's WWDC232 on June 5, 2023 (Photo: Getty Images)

No WWDC is complete without software announcements for the company's various operating systems (OS). Apple will introduce a first look at iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, plus advancements to the watchOS, tvOS, and macOS.

While there's no confirmation of what the upgrades are, the iOS 17 is expected to come with new features for Messages, Maps, and Photos, plus a quality-of-life feature from Apple's new suite of accessibility features called Personal Voice which allows users at risk of losing their ability to speak to create a synthetic voice with just 15 minutes of training.

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The iPadOS 17 will get updates to Stage Manager, the multitasking interface, while the watchOS 10 will receive a significant update with a new widget-heavy interface, new health features, and new watch faces. watchOS 10 will launch later this year alongside new Apple Watch models.

Not much is known about the macOS 14 or the tvOS.

Reality Pro, Apple's AR/VR headset

Last but certainly not least, the long-awaited device—Apple’s rumoured mixed reality headset that’s capable of providing both virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experiences.

Called the Apple Reality Pro, the developer-focused headset will resemble a pair of ski goggles and feature an external battery pack, with an M2 chip powering the device. It will also reportedly feature two 4K displays and a dozen sensors to support eye and hand tracking.

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While Apple has never confirmed its existence, it is said to have capabilities that “far exceed those of competitors”. If indeed true, this would mark Apple's most exciting hardware in years.

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