WWDC 2023 is Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference that will take place from June 5 to June 9, available online for all developers, with a special in-person experience at Apple Park. It’s a major industry event where Apple showcases its latest software and hardware innovations to developers and the public.

Some of the expected announcements include iOS 17, iPadOS 17, macOS 14, watchOS 10 and tvOS 17. There are also rumors of a new Mac Pro with M2 Ultra chip and an Apple VR headset called the Apple Reality Pro, but these are not confirmed yet.

iOS 17 & iPadOS 17

iOS 17 is the upcoming major update for Apple’s iPhone operating system. It is expected to be released in September 2023. Some of the rumored features of iOS 17 include:

• Call recording: Users may be able to record phone calls natively on the iPhone.
• Lock screen widgets: Users may be able to customize their lock screen with more widgets and shortcuts.
• Interactive widgets: Users may be able to interact with widgets on the home screen, such as playing music or adjusting settings.
• Split screen: Users may be able to use two apps side by side on the iPhone, similar to the iPad.
• Dual apps: Users may be able to run two instances of the same app, such as having two WhatsApp accounts.
• Third-party app store: Users may be able to sideload apps outside of the App Store, bypassing Apple’s restrictions and fees.
• Improved notifications: Users may be able to customize their notification settings more granularly, such as snoozing or grouping them by app or category.
• iMessage revamp: Users may be able to enjoy new features on iMessage, such as auto-reply, typing indicators, reactions, and more.
• iMessage revamp: Users may be able to enjoy new features on iMessage, such as auto-reply, typing indicators, reactions, and more.
• Watch app: Users may be able to pair and manage their Apple Watch from their iPad, without needing an iPhone.

These features are not confirmed yet, and some of them may be delayed or scrapped due to Apple’s focus on its new mixed-reality headset. We will have to wait until WWDC 2023 to find out more about iOS 17 and what it has to offer.

macOS 14

macOS 14 is the upcoming major update for Apple’s Mac operating system. Some of the rumored features of macOS 14 include:

• Desktop widgets: Users may be able to add widgets to their Mac desktops, similar to iOS and iPadOS.
• Notification mirroring: Users may be able to receive and reply to notifications from their iPhone on their Mac, especially for third-party apps.
• Party mode: Users may be able to share music and videos with other nearby Apple devices, such as HomePods, AirPods, and Apple TVs.
• Alarms, but synced: Users may be able to set alarms on their Mac that sync with their iPhone and Apple Watch.
• Advanced Find My: Users may be able to locate their Mac even when it is offline or powered off, using the Find My network.
• Unified version numbers: Users may be able to see the same version number for macOS across all their devices, instead of having different build numbers for different models.
• Translation and Watch apps: Users may be able to use the Translation and Watch apps that are currently available on iOS and iPadOS on their Mac.

watchOS 10

watchOS 10 is the upcoming major update for Apple’s Apple Watch operating system. Some of the rumored features of watchOS 10 include:

• App for native notes: Users may be able to take notes on their Apple Watch using voice or scribble input.
• Health dashboard: Users may be able to access various health data across different apps in one place, such as activity, sleep, and menstrual cycle information.
• Party mode: Users may be able to share music and videos with other nearby Apple devices, such as HomePods, AirPods, and Apple TVs.
• Alarms, but synced: Users may be able to set alarms on their Apple Watch that sync with their iPhone and Mac.
• Advanced Find My: Users may be able to locate their Apple Watch even when it is offline or powered off, using the Find My network.
• Unified version numbers: Users may be able to see the same version number for watchOS across all their devices, instead of having different build numbers for different models.
• Translation and Watch apps: Users may be able to use the Translation and Watch apps that are currently available on iOS and iPadOS on their Apple Watch.

tvOS 17

tvOS 17 is the upcoming major update for Apple’s Apple TV and HomePod operating system. Some of the rumored features of tvOS 17 include:

• Matter support: Users may be able to control smart home devices that are compatible with Matter, a new standard for interoperability among different brands and platforms.
• Better Home interface: Users may be able to access more information and controls for their HomeKit devices from their Apple TV, such as cameras, lights, and sensors.
• Notification mirroring: Users may be able to receive and reply to notifications from their iPhone on their Apple TV, especially for third-party apps.
• Party mode: Users may be able to share music and videos with other nearby Apple devices, such as HomePods, AirPods, and Apple TVs.
• Translation and Watch apps: Users may be able to use the Translation and Watch apps that are currently available on iOS and iPadOS on their Apple TV.
• Improved Siri: Users may be able to use Siri more intelligently and naturally on their Apple TV and HomePod, such as asking follow-up questions, setting multiple timers, and controlling playback.

Mixed-reality headset

Apple’s mixed-reality headset is a rumored device that is expected to combine virtual reality and augmented reality technologies. It is said to be a standalone device that can overlay digital images and information on top of the real world, as well as create immersive virtual environments. Some of the possible uses for the headset include communication, entertainment, education, art, and business.

The headset has not been officially announced by Apple yet, but it is widely speculated that it will be unveiled at this WWDC. The headset is reportedly codenamed N301 and will run on a custom operating system called xrOS. It may feature a sleek design, high-resolution displays, advanced sensors, eye-tracking, hand-tracking, and spatial audio. It may also support wireless connectivity and work with other Apple devices such as the iPhone and the Apple Watch.

The headset is expected to be a premium product that will cost around $3,000 and target a niche market of developers and enthusiasts. Apple may only sell about one million units in the first year of launch. The headset is seen as a precursor to a more mainstream device that Apple is also working on: a pair of lightweight AR glasses that could launch in 2025 or later.