Apple's new products will be presented on June 10, 2024.
In a press release published this Tuesday, March 26, Apple announced the date of the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). This annual conference, mainly dedicated to developers, will be broadcast online from June 10 to 14, 2024. It will begin with an inaugural keynote, particularly awaited by the brand's followers, which will be held at Apple Park, the company's headquarters. , “the opening day of the conference," i.e., i.e. June 10. Faithful to tradition, the Apple brand will take advantage of this annual event to “highlight the latest developments in iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS,” according to the press release.
If it is unlikely that the event will be marked by the introduction of a new product, as was the case in 2023 with the presentation of the Vision Pro helmet, the WWDC should allow us to obtain more information on iOS 18, the next major software update for the iPhone, which, according to the latest rumors, could be "relatively revolutionary." . The Cupertino-based company should also take the opportunity to present its advances in generative AI, which would allow it to partially close its gap with the competition.
Artificial intelligence, iOS 18, and macOS 15 are in the spotlight.
At this stage, the content of the conference has not been revealed, but here are the innovations expected to be revealed there.
iOS 18
Described by the brand's followers as "ambitious and convincing" and even "relatively revolutionary," iOS 18, the next major software update for the iPhone, will be officially unveiled during the inaugural keynote. Barring any major surprises, this iteration, which could be deployed as early as the fall, should include multiple features powered by generative AI, thus allowing Apple to partially make up for its delay in this area.
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The latest speculation suggests that Siri, the iPhone's virtual assistant, is powered by a large language model (LLM), which could be Gemini, with Apple having started negotiations with Google, according to Bloomberg. The integration of AI would notably allow users to automate complex tasks via voice control. It is also not impossible that iPhone owners will benefit from editorial assistance in the Pages and Messages applications or be able to automatically generate playlists on Apple Music thanks to the integration of artificial intelligence.
In addition, iOS 18 should support the Rich Communication Services (RCS) protocol and, at the same time, benefit from a more customizable home screen where it will be possible to "create empty spaces, rows, and columns between application icons,"” predicts the specialized media MacRumors. Finally, a partial redesign of the design is also under study.
macOS 15
Like iOS, the macOS operating system should also benefit from features powered by generative artificial intelligence. But so far, no information has been released on this subject. Following tradition, this version should be named after a region in California.
Other updates: watchOS 11, TVOS 18, and VisionOS 2.
As the press release announces, the watchOS 11, TVOS 18, and VisionOS 2 versions will also be presented by Apple. The developments made to the operating system of the mixed reality headset, which is still not marketed in France, should be particularly scrutinized.
How do I follow WWDC 2024 online?
Like every year, Apple's inaugural keynote can be followed online. It is expected to be broadcast live on Apple TV, YouTube, and the official website on June 10, 2024. The schedule has not been revealed.