WWDC 2021: Apple Announces Online-Only Event From June 7 to 11

Finally, Apple has officially set the dates for WWDC 2021. This year,  Apple has announced the annual Worldwide Developers Conference as a digital event from June 7 to 11. At the event, we expect Apple to introduce iOS 15, watchOS 8, macOS 12, and more. Apple also added that WWDC 2021 “will offer unique insight into the future of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS.”

“The Apple Worldwide Developers Conference is coming to a screen near you, June 7 to 11. Join the worldwide developer community for an all-online program with exciting announcements, sessions, and labs at no cost. You’ll get a first look at the latest Apple platforms, tools, and technologies; so you can create your most innovative apps and games yet,” the company said in a release. Susan Prescott, VP, Developer Relations also added, “We love bringing our developers together each year at WWDC to learn about our latest technologies and to connect them with Apple engineers. We are working to make WWDC 21 our biggest and best yet. We are excited to offer Apple developers new tools to support them as they create apps that change the way we live, work, and play.”

Apple says that WWDC 2021 will include keynote and State of the Union events, online sessions. It will also have 1:1 labs for developers, and new ways for developers to interact with Apple engineers and designers. The company has also specified that line WWDC 2020, WWDC 2021 will take place virtually this year. The company has further committed $1 million to SJ Aspires, an education and equity initiative launched by the City of San Jose.

What to expect from WWDC 2021?

As usual, Apple says WWDC 2021 will provide a look at the future of its software platforms, which will presumably consist of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS 12, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15. There's always a chance for a hardware announcement or two at WWDC as well; mostly redesigned MacBook Pro and iMac models with Apple silicon.

Out of several benefits of an online-only WWDC 2021 is that admission is free for all developers. Further, for all attendees, the sessions and other content will be available on the Apple Developer website and in the revamped Apple Developer app. Usually, a WWDC conference requires a $1,599 ticket and winning a lottery to attend.