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WWDC 2026

Each year at WWDC, Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, the company showcases what’s next for its biggest platforms — iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and more — and what developers can do to make apps and services for them.

You might be able to tap your AirPods to skip a song with iOS 11You might be able to tap your AirPods to skip a song with iOS 11
Where does the smart home fit into Apple’s HomePod?Where does the smart home fit into Apple’s HomePod?
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The new MacBook keyboard is better, but not enough to convince the doubtersThe new MacBook keyboard is better, but not enough to convince the doubters
Apple still hasn’t fixed Siri’s biggest problemApple still hasn’t fixed Siri’s biggest problem
Apple will likely expand NFC features beyond Apple Pay with iOS 11Apple will likely expand NFC features beyond Apple Pay with iOS 11
Breaking down Apple’s new augmented reality platformBreaking down Apple’s new augmented reality platform
Apple’s new anti-tracking system will make Google and Facebook even more powerfulApple’s new anti-tracking system will make Google and Facebook even more powerful
How does Apple’s HomePod compare to cheaper options from Amazon and Sonos?How does Apple’s HomePod compare to cheaper options from Amazon and Sonos?
The iPad takes a big step toward being the computer for everyoneThe iPad takes a big step toward being the computer for everyone
Please don’t make me talk to voice assistants anymorePlease don’t make me talk to voice assistants anymore
Apple’s HomePod sounds really good in its demosApple’s HomePod sounds really good in its demos
Apple’s Business Chat takes on Twitter DMs for customer service messagingApple’s Business Chat takes on Twitter DMs for customer service messaging
Apple adds external GPU support, now selling $599 VR development kitApple adds external GPU support, now selling $599 VR development kit
Apple’s new HomePod speaker is really cute in personApple’s new HomePod speaker is really cute in person
Apple says only iMac Pro buyers will get space gray mouse and keyboardApple says only iMac Pro buyers will get space gray mouse and keyboard
Apple’s iOS 11 will make it harder to log into apps using Facebook or TwitterApple’s iOS 11 will make it harder to log into apps using Facebook or Twitter
Watch Apple’s two-hour WWDC 2017 keynote in 19 minutesWatch Apple’s two-hour WWDC 2017 keynote in 19 minutes
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iOS 11 makes the iPad feel more like a MaciOS 11 makes the iPad feel more like a Mac
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Apple’s Appocalypse video is a brilliant skewering of the absurdity of our digital livesApple’s Appocalypse video is a brilliant skewering of the absurdity of our digital lives
The 8 biggest announcements from Apple WWDC 2017
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The 9 best iOS 11 features Apple didn’t talk about onstageThe 9 best iOS 11 features Apple didn’t talk about onstage
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Apple announces HomePod speaker to take on SonosApple announces HomePod speaker to take on Sonos
iPad gets overhauled multitasking and other major software updates in iOS 11iPad gets overhauled multitasking and other major software updates in iOS 11
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Apple fires back at Microsoft’s new Surface Pen with a faster PencilApple fires back at Microsoft’s new Surface Pen with a faster Pencil
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Apple announces new 10.5-inch iPad ProApple announces new 10.5-inch iPad Pro
Apple unveils redesigned App Store with an all-new way to find apps and gamesApple unveils redesigned App Store with an all-new way to find apps and games
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Apple announces new machine learning API to make mobile AI fasterApple announces new machine learning API to make mobile AI faster
Apple is launching an iOS ‘ARKit’ for augmented reality appsApple is launching an iOS ‘ARKit’ for augmented reality apps
Apple Music will let you share what you’re listening to with your friendsApple Music will let you share what you’re listening to with your friends
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Apple announces AirPlay 2, brings speaker support to HomeKitApple announces AirPlay 2, brings speaker support to HomeKit
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Apple adds indoor mapping and notification blocking to iOS 11Apple adds indoor mapping and notification blocking to iOS 11
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Siri on iOS 11 gets improved speech and can suggest actions based on how you use itSiri on iOS 11 gets improved speech and can suggest actions based on how you use it
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Apple brings iMessage to iCloudApple brings iMessage to iCloud
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iOS 11 lets you send and receive money via iMessage with Apple PayiOS 11 lets you send and receive money via iMessage with Apple Pay
Apple announces iOS 11 with new features and better iPad productivity
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These are the new software features coming to iPhones and iPads this year.

Chris Welch
Apple announces new iMac Pro with up to 18-core processor, 5K displayApple announces new iMac Pro with up to 18-core processor, 5K display
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Apple updates MacBook line with new Intel processorsApple updates MacBook line with new Intel processors
Apple’s new iMacs have better screens, USB-C, and VR supportApple’s new iMacs have better screens, USB-C, and VR support
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Apple’s new version of macOS is called High SierraApple’s new version of macOS is called High Sierra
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Apple watchOS 4 will arrive this fall with new watchfaces, fitness tracking featuresApple watchOS 4 will arrive this fall with new watchfaces, fitness tracking features
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