WWDC 2020 (or Worldwide Developers Conference 2020 to give it its full name) is the next of Apple’s annual software-focused shows.<\/p>\n
It’s here that we’re likely to get our first official look at iOS 14<\/a>, alongside various other software updates, but new hardware could make an appearance too, including potentially the iPhone 9<\/a> and a new iPad Pro<\/a>.<\/p>\n So there’s a lot to look forward to. That said, there’s also a serious question mark over whether WWDC 2020 will even take place, given the spread of the coronavirus.<\/p>\n Below you’ll find all the information on what its chances are, when it’s likely to be held if it does happen, and what Apple might show off and announce.<\/p>\n Apple hasn’t yet confirmed the dates of WWDC 2020, but it always kicks off on the first or second Monday in June, meaning June 1 or 8 this year. It’s likely to run through to the Friday, but Apple’s keynote – which is where the major announcements typically happen – will probably be on the first day, so one of the two dates above.<\/p>\n That’s if WWDC 2020 happens at all. Normally there would be no doubt of it happening, but the coronavirus has already caused numerous events – including MWC 2020<\/a> and Google IO<\/a> – to be cancelled, so the same could happen to WWDC 2020.<\/p>\n At the time of writing we have no information on Apple’s plans, but the company usually confirms the WWDC dates in April, so it will likely give an indication then of whether the event is even going ahead.<\/p>\n We suspect there’s a high chance that it won’t – or at least not in its usual form, but the keynote and announcements part may well still happen via livestream even if the actual gathering doesn’t. So even if WWDC 2020 doesn’t happen, there’s a good chance Apple will still unveil iOS 14 and more in early June.<\/p>\n As WWDC is focused on software, the most likely announcements are all software related, but there’s a significant amount of hardware that could make an appearance too. The following things are all possibilities.<\/p>\n While we’re not certain that all the things below will make an appearance at WWDC 2020, iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 seem like safe bets, since Apple has a long history of announcing new mobile software at the event.<\/p>\n That said, this isn’t when the finished versions of the software will land on phones and tablets. Rather, Apple will likely announce many of the key features and changes, and release an early developer build.<\/p>\n This, while aimed at developers, will likely be accessible to users willing to jump through a few hoops, though a public beta will probably follow soon after anyway, with the finished software likely launching in late September alongside the iPhone 12<\/a>.<\/p>\n We haven’t heard much about what iOS 14 might feature yet, but rumors point to a redesigned app switcher<\/a> and support for Apple’s long-rumored AR glasses<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We’re also very likely to get our first official look at watchOS 7<\/a> during WWDC 2020, though as with iOS 14 it probably won’t be finished and launched before late September, where it might land alongside the Apple Watch 6<\/a>.<\/p>\n We haven’t heard any rumors about watchOS 7 yet, but likely will do in the coming weeks and months.<\/p>\nWhen is WWDC 2020 and will it go ahead?<\/h3>\n
What to expect at WWDC 2020<\/h3>\n
iOS 14 and iPadOS 14<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n
watchOS 7<\/h3>\n
iPhone 9<\/h3>\n