Apple could also replace Launchpad with the iOS App Library, as well as introduce the ability to create Time Machine backups directly to iCloud. Rumors also suggest that Apple is working on porting Xcode, Logic Pro, and Final Cut Pro to its tablets, so it will be interesting to see if that will happen this year with iPadOS 16.Īs for macOS 13, there's increasing pressure from Mac users to bring Universal Control to Apple's desktop operating system, so it will be interesting to see if that will happen this year. Starting with the operating system for iPads, it should retain most of the notable features of iOS 16, but with some tweaks and changes to adapt for larger screen sizes. Finally, there are also rumors about new AR/VR capabilities, as well as improvements to the ARKit framework in the lead-up to the company's upcoming mixed reality headset.Īlongside iOS 16, Apple is also expected to announce iPadOS 16, macOS 13, watchOS 9, and tvOS 16 at WWDC 2022. There are also rumors about Apple bringing an always-on display for the iPhone 13 lineup with iOS 16, but it's not clear if that will happen now or be exclusive to the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro that are rumored to ship with a variable refresh rate that goes down to 1Hz. iOS 16 is also expected to bring new health and fitness features, as well as the much-rumored car-crash detection function that's said to work similarly to the existing fall detection feature. In terms of what the new software is expected to offer, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, it will bring significant changes to how notifications are handled, including improvements to Focus Mode. Like every year, the highlight of WWDC 2022 will be the announcement of iOS 16, which is expected to be available for iPhone 7 and newer.

Related: Is Your Apple Watch Waterproof? What You Need To Know There was, however, no major hardware announcement at the event, unlike previous years. The company also announced a premium subscription tier for iCloud called 'iCloud+' that combines paid storage with privacy features like 'Hide My Email.' The event also saw Apple announce a few minor changes to its App Store Review Guidelines and make the Screen Time API available to third-party developers. At WWDC 2021, Apple introduced iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS Monterey, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15 with exciting new features and updates over their previous iterations.

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