Apple said on the 24th that it will hold its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) online from June 8 to 12. The company said it will be "a venue where developers around the world gather in one place to connect, explore and share innovation."
WWDC is Apple's software-focused event held every May to June. Along with Apple's iPhone launch event held every September to October, it is regarded as one of the company's key annual events.
Apple said WWDC will unveil major updates across Apple's platforms, including advances in artificial intelligence (AI), as well as intriguing new software and developer tools. Updates to each product's operating system (OS), including the new version of the iPhone OS, "iOS 27," will be announced. In particular, Apple is expected to introduce new AI-related features. Bloomberg reported it expects an announcement to revamp the existing voice assistant, "Siri," into a chatbot similar to ChatGPT.
Over the week, the event will feature more than 100 video sessions, interactive group labs and one-on-one consultations online. Developers will be able to communicate directly with Apple engineers and designers and delve into the latest announcements. All programs will be available through the Apple Developer app, website and YouTube channel, and in China they can also be viewed on the Apple Developer bilibili channel.
Along with the online program, an in-person event for developers and students will be held on June 8 at Apple Park in Cupertino, California.
Susan Prescott, Apple's vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations, said, "WWDC is a very meaningful time for Apple, as it is a dynamic week that celebrates technology, innovation and collaboration and offers an opportunity for the outstanding global developer community to come together," adding, "We look forward to meeting many of you online and in person and joining together for what will be one of the best WWDCs ever."