5 things we expect to be unveiled at Apple’s WWDC 2018

Kyle Chua

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5 things we expect to be unveiled at Apple’s WWDC 2018

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We round out some of what we’re expecting to be unveiled at this year’s Apple Worldwide Developers Conference

Apple’s annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) is just two weeks away and the rumor mill is swirling with talks about iOS 12 and a Siri voice change. The show kicks off on June 4 and runs until June 8 at at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California.

While the company could be saving the announcement of the new iPhones for September, there’s likely still a lot in store for Apple fans at WWDC 2018. We’re rounding out 5 of them below. (READ: Next-generation chips for upcoming iPhones now in production – report)

iOS 12

Apple may soon be looking to right the wrongs of the controversial and bug-riddled iOS 11 by unveiling iOS 12 at the show. The latest operating system is said to be focusing on quality over upgrades, as reported by Bloomberg. It’s not entirely clear what changes and new features are in store for the millions of iOS users. What we can assure is that iOS 12 is going to be the highlight of WWDC 2018.

iPhone SE 2

Leaks have previously hinted that Apple is expected to reveal the follow-up to the iPhone SE as early as this month. New insider information now suggest that Apple has yet to decide on the phone’s final design and that the remaining two weeks might not be enough time for a WWDC reveal.

Considering that Apple revealed new hardware last year, we’re hoping they could at the very least shed a bit of light on the new entry-level iPhone which is said to be an upgraded model of the original iPhone SE launched in March 2016. (READ: Jury still out in 7-year-old Apple-Samsung iPhone patent trial)

Siri getting smarter

Apple’s virtual assistant Siri could be getting an upgrade this year which includes a new voice. A report said that when users asked Siri ask “Hey Siri. Tell me about WWDC”, one of the responses Siri gives is “La la la, Siri is getting a brand new voice!”.

Before getting excited, 9to5Mac mentions that this is the same response Siri gave to recap last year’s WWDC.

With Apple’s Siri falling behind the virtual assistant race, it’s very likely that the Cupertino-based company is making Siri smarter by unveiling new capabilities and features at the conference.

New HomePod

Following its debut last year, Apple is not just forgetting about the HomePod. The Amazon Echo rival could now be rolling out under the Beats brand and get a significant price drop. Sales for the smart device were below expectations which PhoneArena attributes to its steep $349 price tag. The new HomePod is rumored to be priced at $199 but is most probably a toned-down version of the original.

WatchOS

It’s very likely we’re hearing something about the WatchOS given the popularity of the Apple Watch. According to CNET, Apple being granted a patent for a round display Watch opens up new possibilities for the wrist-bound device’s design and look. The WatchOS could also receive some new updates to expand its health and fitness functionality which fans have been eagerly anticipating for.

Apple will likely be streaming the conference on their website and via the dedicated WWDC app. The opening keynote will reportedly begin on June 4 at 10 AM PST (June 5, 1 AM Philippine time). – Rappler.com

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