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Apple reveals new developer technologies to foster the next generation of apps

Robust new technologies and tools will help its 23 million developers design and build the apps of tomorrow. Apple also introduced two significant changes to the app review process that will improve the App Store experience for all developers.

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13 new innovative technologies and features unveiled at WWDC20

From the huge design upgrade in macOS Big Sur to the new App Library in iOS 14, enhanced handwriting capabilities with Apple Pencil in iPadOS 14, and watchOS 7, here are some of the biggest features announced at WWDC20.

Apple announces Mac transition to Apple silicon

Apple today announced it will transition the Mac to its world-class custom silicon to deliver industry-leading performance and powerful new technologies. This transition will also establish a common architecture across all Apple products.

Apple introduces macOS Big Sur with a beautiful new design

macOS Big Sur introduces a beautiful new design that is entirely new yet instantly familiar. Safari is packed with new features, including a customizable start page, more powerful tabs, quick and easy translation, and a new Privacy Report.

iPadOS 14 introduces new features designed specifically for iPad

iPadOS 14 introduces new features and designs that take advantage of iPad’s unique capabilities and large Multi-Touch display. Scribble for iPad delivers a new way to work with handwritten notes, and ARKit 4 introduces a brand-new Depth API.

Apple reimagines the iPhone experience with iOS 14

Apple today previewed iOS 14, introducing the biggest update ever to the Home Screen with beautifully redesigned widgets and the App Library, a new way to tap into the App Store with App Clips, powerful updates to Messages, and more.

watchOS 7 adds personalization, health, and fitness features to Apple Watch

Apple today previewed watchOS 7, delivering enhanced customization tools and powerful new health and fitness features, including watch face sharing and automatic handwashing detection, to the world’s most advanced smartwatch.

When the Apple 2020 Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off on June 22 in a new virtual format, 350 Swift Student Challenge winners from 41 different countries and regions will join from around the world.

WWDC20 Swift Student Challenge winners announced

June 16, 2020

Apple today announced the App Store ecosystem supported $519 billion in billings and sales globally in 2019 alone, the results of a new study, conducted by independent economists at Analysis Group.

App Store ecosystem drove over half a trillion dollars in commerce in 2019

June 15, 2020

Apple announces keynote and Platforms State of the Union timing, and information on how developers can learn about the future of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS while engaging with Apple engineers.

Apple reveals lineup for its biggest-ever Worldwide Developers Conference

June 11, 2020

FEATURE

New Apple Watch Pride Edition celebrates Pride

May 18, 2020

As Pride goes virtual, Apple helps community and advocacy continue worldwide by directly supporting the work of LGBTQ organizations through sales of Apple Watch Pride Edition.

Apple today unveiled a major update to Logic Pro X with a professional version of Live Loops, a completely redesigned sampling workflow, and new beat-making tools. Logic Pro X 10.5 will be a massive release for all musicians.

Apple unveils major update to Logic Pro X

May 12, 2020

Apple today announced that it is awarding $10 million from its Advanced Manufacturing Fund to enable COPAN Diagnostics to rapidly accelerate distribution of COVID-19 test kits for hospitals across the United States.

Apple awards $10 million from Advanced Manufacturing Fund to COPAN Diagnostics

May 7, 2020

Apple today announced it will host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference virtually, beginning June 22, and encourages submissions for the Swift Student Challenge, an opportunity for student developers to showcase their love of coding.

Apple to host virtual WWDC20 beginning June 22

May 5, 2020

Apple today updated the 13-inch MacBook Pro with the new Magic Keyboard for the best typing experience ever on a Mac notebook and doubled the storage across all standard configurations, delivering even more value to the most popular MacBook Pro.

Apple updates 13-inch MacBook Pro with Magic Keyboard and twice the storage

May 4, 2020

Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2020 second quarter ended March 28, 2020.

Apple Reports Second Quarter Results

April 30, 2020

Apple today announced that starting today, even more customers around the world can enjoy the App Store, Apple Arcade, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and iCloud. Apple Music is expanding to 52 more countries.

Apple Services now available in more countries around the world

April 21, 2020

Apple today announced the second generation iPhone SE, a powerful new iPhone featuring a 4.7-inch Retina HD display. iPhone SE comes in a beloved and compact design, reinvented from the inside out, and is the most affordable iPhone in the lineup.

iPhone SE: A powerful new smartphone in a popular design

April 15, 2020

The new Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro is now available to order on apple.com and begins arriving to customers next week. Featuring trackpad support introduced in iPadOS 13.4, Magic Keyboard brings all-new versatility to the iPad Pro experience.

New Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro now available to order

April 15, 2020

Apple today released a mobility data trends tool from Apple Maps to support the impactful work happening around the globe to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The new Mobility Data website indicates mobility trends for major cities and countries.

Apple makes mobility data available to aid COVID-19 efforts

April 14, 2020