Apple is kicking off WWDC today. Like every year, the event will play host to a number of announcements and particularly, Apple’s new software pipeline for the months ahead. It is the event where the company showcases the new versions of iOS, iPadOS, MacOS and more. This year will be no different.
Of course, the elephant in the room at the moment is Apple’s much-rumoured Reality Pro mixed reality headset. According to multiple sources, the tech is set to debut this evening after years of being in development. This will be Apple’s first official take on AR/VR and all eyes are on the company to see what they are up to.
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Apple always kicks off WWDC with a media event where the company announces new products and details the new software lineup. Anyone can tune in and watch it, you just need to head to the right place at the right time.
When and Where to Watch WWDC 2023?
Where?
- Live from the Apple website
- On your iOS device using Safari (on the Apple Website too)
- The Apple YouTube channel
- The Apple TV Events channel (through the Apple TV device)
When to watch?
- The stream kicks off at 19:00 CAT / 10 am PT / 1 pm ET / 7 pm CEST
What to Expect at Apple WWDC 2023
Apple Reality Pro
Apple’s Reality Pro is expected to cost $3,000. The price tag is pretty steep but that doesn’t mean the tech won’t deliver a high-end experience. The headset is designed with Micro OLED panels delivering a 4K resolution per eye. It also comes with various sensors to measure the room around you and integrate into the world around the user.
- Ski goggle-like mixed reality headset
- Features a physical dial to tune in and out of reality
- High-end tech with up to 4K resolution per eye
- Micro OLED display with 4,000 PPI each and 5,000 nits of brightness
- Apple-designed apps integrated into the Reality Pro
- Possible external display support for your Mac
15-inch MacBook Air
For the first time ever, Apple is reportedly set to announce a 15-inch MacBook Air notebook. Up to now, the range has always been stuck on 13-inch models but Apple is set to change that this year. It will also come with an M2 chip and a display resolution of 3024 x 1964.
iOS, iPadOS and macOS
Apple will undoubtedly announce iOS 17 this evening which will come with a range of new features. Reports claim that the software won’t overhaul anything and instead focus on quality-of-life changes. There are also rumours of a new Personal Voice feature that lets users create a synthetic voice within 15 minutes of training.
There’s also the rumour of a mental health journaling app for iPhone where users can create journal entries each day.
We will share all the WWDC 2023 announcements as they happen this evening.