Every year in the month of June, Apple hosts its software event. Today, June 7, the company will host this year’s Worldwide Developer Conference – WWDC 2021.
This Apple Event is expected to unveil – iOS 15, MacOS 12 and WatchOS 8. Along with this company is will also unveil iPadOS 15 and TVOS 15. Apart from that, Apple is expected to unveil its new M-series chipset, dubbed the Apple M2.
Based on leaked rumours, Apple may launch two new redesigned MacBook Pro laptops with the new chipset, and TWS earbuds – Beats Studio Buds.
Apple WWDC 2021 Livestream and India Time
The Apple WWDC 2021 event will be broadcast live on the company’s YouTube channel and website. The event will start at 10:30 pm IST. You can also watch the event live below:
Apple WWDC 2021: Expected Launches
1. iOS 15
As of now, we know very little about upcoming iOS but it is expected to include new notification settings based on users’ current activities, more widget customizations and interactions, and new iMessage features to compete with WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.
More home screen customizations are rumoured to be included in iPadOS 15. For instance, Widgets will no longer be restricted to widget stack and will instead feature controls similar to those found on iPhone. This fall, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 are expected to be released.
2. MacOS 12
In the last few months, we have not seen any major leaks about the upcoming macOS 12. So, this indicates that the upcoming macOS will not be a major update instead it will more be of a performance upgrade version.
Given that the M1 chips are approaching their one-year anniversary, it would make sense for Apple to release a performance upgrade that would allow it to compete with Intel-based Macs.
3. WatchOS 8
Apple Watch will also receive a new software update in the form of watchOS 8. Just like macOS 12, this watchOS update has no major leaks in recent months. However, Certain rumours have persisted in the last year which includes mental health features such as stress and panic detection.
4. New MacBook Pro and Apple M2 chip
Although Apple does not always unveil new hardware at WWDC, new MacBook Pro models have been heavily rumoured this year. According to reports earlier this month, Apple’s new MacBook Pro models could be available as early as this summer.
Apple’s next M-series chipset, Apple M2, for Mac computers will power the new MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch models.
5. Beats Studio Buds
The Beats Studio Buds are also expected to be launched in today’s Apple event. Beats Studio Buds are said to be unlike any other Beats headphones Apple has released in the past. The Beats Studio Buds have a small design that is comparable to other mainstream brands such as Google and Samsung.
