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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 began 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> |
'''Worldwide Developers Conference 2021''' (or '''WWDC 2021''' or '''WWDC21''') is the 32nd annual computer conference that will be hosted by [[Apple Inc.]] It began 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> |
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==New announcements== |
==New announcements== |
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Apple CEO [[Tim Cook]] opened the [[Keynote (event)|keynote event]] at the conference, as he had done 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 included [[iOS 15]], [[iPadOS 15]], and [[macOS Monterey]] (version 12), presented by Senior VP of Software Engineering [[Craig Federighi]]. VP of Technology [[Kevin Lynch]] introduced [[watchOS 8]].<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> Other announcements included [[Xcode Cloud]]. [[tvOS 15]] was also among expected announcements.<ref name="cnet-wwdc2021-expect"/> |
Apple CEO [[Tim Cook]] opened the [[Keynote (event)|keynote event]] at the conference, as he had done 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 included [[iOS 15]], [[iPadOS 15]], and [[macOS Monterey]] (version 12), presented by Senior VP of Software Engineering [[Craig Federighi]]. VP of Technology [[Kevin Lynch]] introduced [[watchOS 8]].<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> Other announcements included [[Xcode Cloud]]. [[tvOS 15]] was also among expected announcements.<ref name="cnet-wwdc2021-expect"/> |
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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 [[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"/> |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 20:29, 8 June 2021
Promotional image of WWDC 2021
Worldwide Developers Conference 2021 (or WWDC 2021 or WWDC21) is the 32nd annual computer conference that will be hosted by Apple Inc. It began 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]
New announcements
Apple CEO Tim Cook opened the keynote event at the conference, as he had done since WWDC 2012.[4] New operating system announcements included iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey (version 12), presented by Senior VP of Software Engineering Craig Federighi. VP of Technology Kevin Lynch introduced watchOS 8.[5][6] Other announcements included Xcode Cloud. tvOS 15 was also among 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 were announced on June 1st.[2]
Background
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]
Videos
WWDC 2021 — June 7 - Apple
WWDC21 Day 1- iO—Yes! - Apple
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is back in its all-online format, Apple Inc. 2020-03-30.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Apple’s all-online Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off June 7 with keynote address, Apple Inc. 2021-05-24.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Apple WWDC 2021: iOS 15, MacOS 12 and everything we expect by Patrick Holland, C|NET. 2021-05-14.
- ↑ WWDC 2012: Key Products Launched at Apple WWDC. TechStroke (June 12, 2012). Retrieved on May 24, 2019.
- ↑ WWDC Special Event — June 22 by Apple, YouTube. 2020-06-22.
- ↑ Apple officially announces virtual WWDC 2021 for June, iOS 15 and more expected by Chance Miller, 9to5Mac. 2021-03-30.
- ↑ Apple WWDC Scholarship Guide – How to Apply in 2021 by Mehul Mohan, FreeCodeCamp. 2020-08-21.
- ↑ Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2020 kicks off in June with an all-new online format, Apple Inc. 2020-03-13.
- ↑ Apple to host virtual Worldwide Developers Conference beginning June 22, Apple Inc. 2020-05-07.
External links
- WWDC21 at Apple Developer
- Apple Events at Apple
- WWDC 2021 at MacRumors
- Apple Worldwide Developers Conference: 2021 at Wikipedia
Articles
- WWDC 2021: when is it happening, and what to expect from Apple’s show by James Rogerson at TechRadar (2021-03-30)
