Apple officially announced WWDC22: See you online on June 6! Are iOS 16, watchOS 9 and tvOS 16 coming?

Just now, Apple officially announced that this year's Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC, Worldwide Developers Conference) will be an online-only event from June 6th to 10th (the early morning of June 7th, Beijing time). At that time, global developers will be able to participate online again for free.

In addition to the online conference, Apple will host a face-to-face conference for developers and students at Apple Park on June 6, where everyone will join the online community to watch this keynote and annual address video.

For the remaining 4 days (June 7-10), the conference will also be entirely virtual. Apple plans to open more information sessions, more learning labs and more "digital lounges" where attendees can share ideas together online. Apple also added more localized content to "make WWDC22 a truly global event."

WWDC22 Predictions: iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS 13, watchOS 9, tvOS 16?

In previous years, Apple's WWDC usually limited participation of about 5,000 developers, and the price of each ticket was as high as $1,599. For a global community of more than 30 million developers, this obviously cannot meet the needs of most developers. . Therefore, this conference continues to adopt the method of online free participation, which is also good news for the majority of developers.

As we all know, Apple WWDC has been a software-centric event over the years, and at each event Apple will detail its upcoming iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS and watchOS updates. Last year, for example, Apple announced a series of software improvements at WWDC21, including SharePlay support for FaceTime, the ability to store IDs digitally in Apple Wallet, widget support for iPadOS, and support for the iCloud Plus subscription service. New privacy features and more.

Still, that doesn't mean WWDC is always focused on software. At past events, Apple has also announced some new Mac Pro and HomePod hardware as well as a new iMac and iPad Pro. Also at WWDC21 last year, Apple announced the Mac lineup and ARM-based self-developed Apple Silicon chips.

Therefore, at this WWDC22, Apple may bring a series of software and hardware upgrades at the same time.

That means, software-wise, we'll see iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS 13, watchOS 9, and tvOS 16 at the event.

As for what Apple will name this year's macOS version, that's a question. Some foreign media revealed that Apple will definitely continue to use California landmarks to name new software versions (this trend began in 2013, when Apple released OS X 10.9 "Mavericks").

Additionally, Apple is rumored to be overhauling its Mail app and redesigning its Music app. At the same time, with the imminent arrival of Apple's AR/VR headset, it is also possible that Apple will show a new AR/VR application.

On the hardware side, Apple Studio just released an enhanced display alongside the groundbreaking Mac Studio last month, and the Studio display doesn't feature mini-LED technology. As such, there are reliable analysts predicting that a new and better technology is on the horizon - a display that could potentially take on the 120Hz "upgrade" technology added to last year's 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro lineup, and may even be able to distinguish rate increased to 7K.

In addition, with the official discontinuation of the 27-inch iMac, Apple's high-end 2018 Mac mini and 2019 Mac Pro have become the only two remaining Intel-based Macs. Therefore, the Mac mini may switch to the Apple Silicon core this year, most likely directly to the M2 and M2 Pro series. Therefore, there are reports that this year Apple will launch a new M2 processor at this WWDC22.

More media revealed that Apple will announce a new Mac Pro at WWDC22, although the new product is unlikely to be available before the end of this year, and may even be pushed to 2023.

Although I don't know if the rumors are true, I believe everyone is already looking forward to it. What are your predictions for this Apple WWDC22 conference? You are also welcome to leave a message in the comment area to interact.