WWDC 2019: What To Expect

With Apple confirming plans to host the Worldwide Developers Conference in June, we take a closer look at the Cupertino firm’s plans for 2019.

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With iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS all expected to receive annual upgrades, we ask: what features are rumored, what can Apple learn from Android, and what more can the company do to deliver next-generation software?

THE FUTURE IS COMING

Widely regarded as one of the most important dates in a developer’s calendar, Apple last week confirmed plans to host WWDC 2019 from June 3 to June 7. As always, interested parties were able to apply to purchase a ticket, priced at $1,599 each, but with room for just 1,000 developers at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California, Apple relied on its lottery system to dish out tickets. Tim Cook and co will kick off the four-day event with Apple’s annual developer keynote presentation, setting out Apple’s vision for 2019 and beyond. Last year, Apple lifted the lid on iOS 12, macOS Mojave and watchOS 5, introducing features such as Screen Time, Siri Shortcuts, and file stacks on the Mac. This year is set to be no exception, with Apple staff already testing features set for general release this Fall.

Back in 2018, Bloomberg reported Apple was taking a new approach to its software, and