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WWDC cancellation seems inevitable as Santa Clara County bans mass gatherings

WWDC cancellation seems inevitable

The spread of the coronavirus within the US has made WWDC cancellation seem increasingly likely. That now looks inevitable, as Santa Clara County has banned all mass gatherings. The event takes place in San Jose, which is within the county – as is Apple’s campus in Cupertino.

At this time, the ban is only for three weeks, but with the situation worsening rather than improving, it’s a safe bet that it will be extended …


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Will Apple cancel WWDC 2020 due to coronavirus?

will Apple cancel WWDC 2020?

Mobile World Congress was one of the first major international events canceled this year due to the coronavirus epidemic. Now as the virus continues to spread, more tough decisions are being made like Facebook canceling its F8 Developers Conference that was scheduled for May. With June around the corner and Apple’s developer conference attracting attendees from all around the world, will Apple have to cancel WWDC 2020?


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Opinion: My take on everything Apple announced at WWDC 2019

My verdict on everything Apple announced at WWDC 2019

We’ve already rounded up everything Apple announced at WWDC during the keynote presentation – and it was a lot!

I’d normally write one or two comment pieces on the things that most interested me, but there were so many interesting announcements yesterday that a single piece providing my take on all of it seemed the best approach.

Let’s start with what I saw as the headline on the software side …


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Ahead of WWDC, parent control app developers push Apple for a screen time API

Pressure on Apple to create a screen time API

In the run-up to WWDC, Apple is coming under pressure from developers of parental control apps to announce an official screen time API at the event. The 17 developers say they were encouraged to apply pressure by ‘father of the iPod’ Tony Fadell.

Apple has been accused of deliberately blocking apps which compete with its own Screen Time feature, removing or crippling other parental control apps …


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Apple highlights developer stories and diversity ahead of WWDC 2019

Apple developer diversity WWDC

Apple has shared a Newsroom post today featuring two unique developer stories ahead of WWDC next week. One highlights a young developer who has just launched her first app, while another profiles a veteran who creates communication aids for people with disabilities. While there is great diversity among all the Apple developers in the world, Apple notes WWDC is “a gathering of dreamers, bound together by a shared belief in the power of technology to positively change the world.”


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Apple invites press to WWDC 2019 keynote, iOS 13 and macOS 10.15 unveil expected

WWDC 2019

Apple has confirmed with press that its next media event — the opening keynote of WWDC — will take place on June 3rd at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET. The keynote will be held in San Jose, California, at the McEnery Convention Center where Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference is held. We don’t expect this keynote to be hardware-packed like WWDC 2017, but we do anticipate a major hardware teaser.


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Dates rumored for Apple’s WWDC 2019 event for iOS 13 and macOS 10.15

iOS 13 Dark Mode WWDC 2019

iOS 13 Dark Mode/iPhone 11 render via phoneArena

We’re hearing rumors today that Apple may have set the WWDC 2019 dates for June 3-7 in San Jose. While the dates may prove to be accurate, registration isn’t open yet for Apple’s annual developer conference that should unveil a Dark Mode for iOS 13, details about macOS 10.15, and more.


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Observers comment on the challenge of Apple’s software quality focus this year

If the rumor mill is correct, this year’s WWDC may be a rather more low-key event than usual. All the signs are pointing to few if any hardware announcements, and a limited number of flashy new features in iOS 12 and macOS 10.14.

Apple is said to be concentrating this year on software quality and stability, something observers say is both sorely needed and challenging to achieve …


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WWDC 2018 — live coverage from San Jose

9to5Mac is on the ground in San Jose, California for Apple’s 2018 Worldwide Developers Conference, and our news hub is collecting all of our coverage in one place.

We’re expecting iOS 12, macOS 10.14, watchOS 5, and tvOS 12 — and maybe a few surprises — so stay tuned to 9to5Mac for all the news from San Jose and live from the keynote on Monday 10 am PT/1 pm ET.


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Apple’s WWDC app for iOS updated ahead of next week’s event, includes new stickers

Apple’s annual World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) will be held next week (June 4–8) in San Jose. WWDC is the biggest event of the year for Apple, where they announce major new OS releases for all platforms. In preparation for the event, Apple has just released a new update for its official iOS app.


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PSA: Asking Siri about WWDC does not reveal a new HomePod or anything else

Over the last few days, a story has been making the rounds claiming that Siri itself is teasing a major overhaul coming at WWDC next month, as well as a new HomePod. Essentially, if you say to Siri, “Tell me about WWDC,” it teases that it’ll be getting “a lot smarter” and getting a new “home.”

In actuality, these are the same responses Siri offered up after last year’s WWDC when the HomePod was introduced…


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