According to the report, Apple will not make any hardware announcements at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024. A developer event kicks off on June 10, where it plans to showcase the next iteration of iOS, iPadOS and other Apple software. However, a new report suggests that it might just be software, and any rumored next-generation Apple TV announcements are no longer expected.
No hardware at WWDC 2024
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggested in his Power On newsletter that the Cupertino-based tech giant has no plans to unveil hardware at its developer conference.
“There are no plans to announce hardware at WWDC, unless Apple unexpectedly announces a new device that launches later (just to be clear: I don’t expect that),” Gurman said. The Apple analyst also denied rumors about the next-generation Apple TV, which was previously slated for release in the first half of 2024.
Notably, Gurman previously shared information about a new Apple TV with a faster processor and a cheaper price tag, which was predicted to be revealed at the developer conference. However, the analyst now says that its launch is “imminent”.
What to expect?
WWDC 2024 is expected to showcase the operating systems of many Apple devices such as the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Rumors suggest that the next big iPhone update – iOS 18 – could benefit from the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI).
Apple’s Siri voice assistant is expected to receive significant updates, including the ability to ask additional questions without having to repeat information. A recent report also claims that Apple has struck a deal with OpenAI to provide its own AI technology, including the conversational chatbot ChatGPT.
Gurman also revealed that in iOS 18, AI-based custom emoji may expand beyond the iPhone’s existing emoji library. In addition, it can also offer the ability to customize the screen layout, allowing users to arrange icons more freely.
However, Apple is sticking to its strategy of keeping everything under wraps until an announcement is made during the keynote at its event. So we’ll have to wait for WWDC 2024 to get an idea of what Apple has in store for users.
