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WWDC20 highlights

A daily roundup of developer sessions, demos, and more from WWDC20.

June 26, 2020

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

June 22, 2020

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.

PRESS RELEASE

Apple announces Mac transition to Apple silicon

June 22, 2020

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.

PHOTOS

13 new innovative technologies and features unveiled at WWDC20

June 22, 2020

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.

PRESS RELEASE

Apple introduces macOS Big Sur with a beautiful new design

June 22, 2020

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

PRESS RELEASE

iPadOS 14 introduces new features designed specifically for iPad

June 23, 2020

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.

PRESS RELEASE

Apple reimagines the iPhone experience with iOS 14

June 22, 2020

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.

PRESS RELEASE

watchOS 7 adds significant personalisation, health, and fitness features to Apple Watch

June 22, 2020

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

UPDATE

WWDC20 Swift Student Challenge winners announced

June 16, 2020

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.

PRESS RELEASE

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

June 15, 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.

UPDATE

Apple reveals lineup for its biggest-ever Worldwide Developers Conference

June 11, 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.

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 organisations through sales of Apple Watch Pride Edition.

PRESS RELEASE

Apple unveils major update to Logic Pro X

May 12, 2020

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.

PRESS RELEASE

Apple to host virtual WWDC20 beginning June 22

May 5, 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.

PRESS RELEASE

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

May 4, 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.

PRESS RELEASE

Apple Reports Second Quarter Results

April 30, 2020

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

PRESS RELEASE

iPhone SE: A powerful new smartphone in a popular design

April 15, 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.

UPDATE

New Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro now available to order

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.

UPDATE

Apple makes mobility data available to aid COVID-19 efforts

April 14, 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.

UPDATE

Apple and Google partner on COVID-19 contact tracing technology

April 10, 2020

Apple and Google are announcing a joint effort to enable the use of Bluetooth technology to help governments and health agencies reduce the spread of the virus, with user privacy and security central to the design.

PRESS RELEASE

Apple unveils new iPad Pro with LiDAR Scanner and trackpad support in iPadOS

March 18, 2020

Apple today announced its most advanced iPad Pro. Now with the A12Z Bionic chip, the iPad Pro is faster and more powerful than most Windows PC laptops. The iPad Pro adds an Ultra Wide camera and studio-quality mics, and a breakthrough LiDAR Scanner.

PRESS RELEASE

New MacBook Air has more to love and is now just £999

March 18, 2020

Apple today updated MacBook Air, the world’s most loved notebook, with faster performance, the new Magic Keyboard, twice the storage, and a new lower price of £999, and even less for college students.

APPLE STATEMENT

Apple’s COVID-19 response

March 13, 2020

Matching employee donations, additional store closures and other actions Apple is taking to respond to COVID-19.