Apple’s highly anticipated World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) is about to kick off with its customary keynote presentation. Taking place on June 10, the keynote will focus on Apple’s software offerings and the developers behind them. This includes the latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS.
For those interested in watching the event, Apple’s events page will be streaming the keynote live. However, there is also a stream available on YouTube, although it may experience some lag.
One area where Apple has received criticism in recent years is its generative AI research, which has been seen as lagging behind competitors like Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI. CEO Tim Cook has acknowledged this concern and has promised to address it. The WWDC event at Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino may be the perfect opportunity for Apple to showcase advancements in this area.
Rumors are circulating that Apple may announce a potential deal with GPT-developer OpenAI, which could help level the playing field in generative AI research. Additionally, there is speculation about AI enhancements coming to iOS 18, which could further demonstrate Apple’s commitment to catching up in this field.
While WWDC is primarily a software-focused event, Apple has made a habit of introducing new hardware in recent years. This includes updates to Apple Silicon and the debut of the Vision Pro last year. However, the latest rumors suggest that this year may be an off-year for hardware announcements. Despite mounting pressure following a lukewarm reception for Apple’s first foray into mixed reality and the discontinuation of its electric car project, it seems that hardware updates may not be on the agenda for WWDC 2022.
TechCrunch will be reporting live from Apple Park, providing real-time news and updates from the event. So stay tuned for the latest developments as they happen.
