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'''Worldwide Developers Conference 2021''' (or '''WWDC 2021''' or '''WWDC21''') is the 32nd annual computer conference that will be hosted by [[Apple Inc.]] It is scheduled to begin on June 7, [[2021]], with online sessions for registered members of the [[Apple Developer]] program from June 8 to 11.<ref name="apple-wwdc21-back-online">[https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/03/apples-worldwide-developers-conference-is-back-in-its-all-online-format/ Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is back in its all-online format], Apple Inc. 2020-03-30.</ref> This year's tagline is "Glow and behold."<ref name="cnet-wwdc2021-expect">[https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-wwdc-2021-ios-15-macos-12-and-everything-we-expect/ Apple WWDC 2021: iOS 15, MacOS 12 and everything we expect] by Patrick Holland, C|NET. 2021-05-14.</ref>
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'''Worldwide Developers Conference 2021''' (or '''WWDC 2021''' or '''WWDC21''') is the 32nd annual computer conference that will be hosted by [[Apple Inc.]] It is scheduled to begin on June 7, [[2021]], with online sessions for registered members of the [[Apple Developer]] program from June 8 to 11.<ref name="apple-wwdc21-back-online">[https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/03/apples-worldwide-developers-conference-is-back-in-its-all-online-format/ Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is back in its all-online format], Apple Inc. 2020-03-30.</ref><ref name="apple-wwdc21-kicks-off">[https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/05/apples-worldwide-developers-conference-kicks-off-june-7/ Apple’s all-online Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off June 7 with keynote address], Apple Inc. 2021-05-24.</ref> This year's tagline is "Glow and behold."<ref name="cnet-wwdc2021-expect">[https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-wwdc-2021-ios-15-macos-12-and-everything-we-expect/ Apple WWDC 2021: iOS 15, MacOS 12 and everything we expect] by Patrick Holland, C|NET. 2021-05-14.</ref>
   
 
==Expected announcements==
 
==Expected announcements==
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Apple CEO [[Tim Cook]] has opened the [[Keynote (event)|keynote event]] at the conference since [[WWDC 2012]].<ref name="ts-wwdc2012">{{cite web|author1=Meghna|title=WWDC 2012: Key Products Launched at Apple WWDC|url=https://techstroke.com/wwdc-2012-key-products-launched-at-apple-wwdc/|publisher=TechStroke|accessdate=May 24, 2019|date=June 12, 2012}}</ref> New operating system announcements, such as [[iOS 15]], [[iPadOS 15]], and [[macOS 12]], are expected to be presented by Senior VP of Software Engineering [[Craig Federighi]]. New [[watchOS]] announcements are typically presented by VP of Technology [[Kevin Lynch]].<ref name="youtube-wwdc-livestream">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEZhD3J89ZE WWDC Special Event — June 22] by Apple, YouTube. 2020-06-22.</ref><ref name="9to5mac-apple-wwdc2021">[https://9to5mac.com/2021/03/30/wwdc-2021-officially-announced-for-june/ Apple officially announces virtual WWDC 2021 for June, iOS 15 and more expected] by Chance Miller, 9to5Mac. 2021-03-30.</ref> [[tvOS 15]] is also among the expected announcements.<ref name="cnet-wwdc2021-expect"/>
 
Apple CEO [[Tim Cook]] has opened the [[Keynote (event)|keynote event]] at the conference since [[WWDC 2012]].<ref name="ts-wwdc2012">{{cite web|author1=Meghna|title=WWDC 2012: Key Products Launched at Apple WWDC|url=https://techstroke.com/wwdc-2012-key-products-launched-at-apple-wwdc/|publisher=TechStroke|accessdate=May 24, 2019|date=June 12, 2012}}</ref> New operating system announcements, such as [[iOS 15]], [[iPadOS 15]], and [[macOS 12]], are expected to be presented by Senior VP of Software Engineering [[Craig Federighi]]. New [[watchOS]] announcements are typically presented by VP of Technology [[Kevin Lynch]].<ref name="youtube-wwdc-livestream">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEZhD3J89ZE WWDC Special Event — June 22] by Apple, YouTube. 2020-06-22.</ref><ref name="9to5mac-apple-wwdc2021">[https://9to5mac.com/2021/03/30/wwdc-2021-officially-announced-for-june/ Apple officially announces virtual WWDC 2021 for June, iOS 15 and more expected] by Chance Miller, 9to5Mac. 2021-03-30.</ref> [[tvOS 15]] is also among the expected announcements.<ref name="cnet-wwdc2021-expect"/>
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==Scheduled events==
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;Apple Keynote
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:June 7, 10 a.m. PDT
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;Platforms State of the Union
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:June 7, 2 p.m. PDT
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;Apple Design Awards
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:June 10, 2 p.m. PDT
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;Pavilions
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:June 8-11: Over 200 in-depth sessions will be organized into "Pavilions" to help developers easily find relevant labs and activities by topic.<ref name="apple-wwdc21-kicks-off"/>
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;Swift Student Challenge
 
:June 1: The submission period for the [[Swift Student Challenge]], Apple's annual scholarship event, was open from March 30 to April 18, 2021.<ref name="apple-wwdc21-back-online"/><ref name="ffc-wwdc-scholarship2021">[https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/apple-wwdc-scholarship-guide/ Apple WWDC Scholarship Guide – How to Apply in 2021] by Mehul Mohan, FreeCodeCamp. 2020-08-21.</ref> The winners will be announced on June 1st.<ref name="apple-wwdc21-kicks-off"/>
   
 
==Background==
 
==Background==
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[[File:Apple WWDC 2021 03-30 male.jpg|thumb|144px|right|]]
 
[[WWDC 2020]] was the first [[Worldwide Developers Conference]] to be held virtually in an online format, due to the [[COVID-19]] outbreak that temporarily closed all of Apple's [[Apple Store (retail)|retail stores]] at various times around the world.<ref name="apple-wwdc2020">[https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/03/apples-wwdc-2020-kicks-off-in-june-with-an-all-new-online-format/ Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2020 kicks off in June with an all-new online format], Apple Inc. 2020-03-13.</ref><ref name="apple-virtual-wwdc-june22">[https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/05/apple-to-host-virtual-worldwide-developers-conference-beginning-june-22/ Apple to host virtual Worldwide Developers Conference beginning June 22], Apple Inc. 2020-05-07.</ref> Despite improvements in [[2021]], ongoing pandemic conditions required the conference to be held online again, instead of in person within the [[Silicon Valley]] area.<ref name="apple-wwdc21-back-online"/>
 
[[WWDC 2020]] was the first [[Worldwide Developers Conference]] to be held virtually in an online format, due to the [[COVID-19]] outbreak that temporarily closed all of Apple's [[Apple Store (retail)|retail stores]] at various times around the world.<ref name="apple-wwdc2020">[https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/03/apples-wwdc-2020-kicks-off-in-june-with-an-all-new-online-format/ Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2020 kicks off in June with an all-new online format], Apple Inc. 2020-03-13.</ref><ref name="apple-virtual-wwdc-june22">[https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/05/apple-to-host-virtual-worldwide-developers-conference-beginning-june-22/ Apple to host virtual Worldwide Developers Conference beginning June 22], Apple Inc. 2020-05-07.</ref> Despite improvements in [[2021]], ongoing pandemic conditions required the conference to be held online again, instead of in person within the [[Silicon Valley]] area.<ref name="apple-wwdc21-back-online"/>
 
The submission period for the [[Swift Student Challenge]], Apple's annual scholarship event, is open from March 30 to April 18, 2021.<ref name="apple-wwdc21-back-online"/><ref name="ffc-wwdc-scholarship2021">[https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/apple-wwdc-scholarship-guide/ Apple WWDC Scholarship Guide – How to Apply in 2021] by Mehul Mohan, FreeCodeCamp. 2020-08-21.</ref>
 
   
 
==References==
 
==References==

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WWDC 2021 has begun.

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Worldwide Developers Conference 2021 (or WWDC 2021 or WWDC21) is the 32nd annual computer conference that will be hosted by Apple Inc. It is scheduled to begin on June 7, 2021, with online sessions for registered members of the Apple Developer program from June 8 to 11.[1][2] This year's tagline is "Glow and behold."[3]

Expected announcements

Apple WWDC 2021 03-30 female

Apple CEO Tim Cook has opened the keynote event at the conference since WWDC 2012.[4] New operating system announcements, such as iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS 12, are expected to be presented by Senior VP of Software Engineering Craig Federighi. New watchOS announcements are typically presented by VP of Technology Kevin Lynch.[5][6] tvOS 15 is also among the expected announcements.[3]

Scheduled events

Apple Keynote
June 7, 10 a.m. PDT
Platforms State of the Union
June 7, 2 p.m. PDT
Apple Design Awards
June 10, 2 p.m. PDT
Pavilions
June 8-11: Over 200 in-depth sessions will be organized into "Pavilions" to help developers easily find relevant labs and activities by topic.[2]
Swift Student Challenge
June 1: The submission period for the Swift Student Challenge, Apple's annual scholarship event, was open from March 30 to April 18, 2021.[1][7] The winners will be announced on June 1st.[2]

Background

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WWDC 2020 was the first Worldwide Developers Conference to be held virtually in an online format, due to the COVID-19 outbreak that temporarily closed all of Apple's retail stores at various times around the world.[8][9] Despite improvements in 2021, ongoing pandemic conditions required the conference to be held online again, instead of in person within the Silicon Valley area.[1]

References

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