Apple is gearing up for its highly anticipated Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2024), set to kick off with a keynote presentation on June 10 at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT. The event will focus on showcasing the latest versions of Apple’s software offerings, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS.
Tech enthusiasts can tune in to the live stream on Apple’s events page or on YouTube, although the latter may experience some lag. CEO Tim Cook is expected to address concerns about Apple falling behind in generative AI research compared to competitors like Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI. Rumors suggest a potential partnership with GPT-developer OpenAI to boost Apple’s AI capabilities under the name Apple Intelligence.
While hardware announcements are not guaranteed at WWDC, recent trends have seen Apple unveil new hardware updates, such as Apple Silicon and the Vision Pro. However, rumors indicate that this year may be focused solely on software enhancements, with no major hardware releases expected.
iOS 18 is expected to take center stage at the event, with reports hinting at significant AI enhancements and a potential revamp of Siri. Additionally, macOS 15 is rumored to feature design changes, including updates to the Calculator app. TechCrunch will be on-site at Apple Park to provide live coverage of the event, ensuring that tech enthusiasts stay up-to-date on all the latest announcements and developments.