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Apple Announces Digital WWDC 2022 Event Taking Place June 6-10
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I'm sure they're looking into going back to in-live events as soon as possible, since journalists can be there and directly report what's happening, also getting first look at things.
Apple did mimic the hunger games theme, calling all students to code.
It ain't gonna happen.
I don't see the fuzz with that. What is the problem really??
People really should stop worrying about the battery and start using the phone itself.
The transition will end this November.
It started with the M1, not the A12Z Mac mini.
Because it's inclusive for a larger audience, and the quality of the pre-produced tech presentations is way higher than live sessions ever were?
Loving the look of that logo! ? Hope it’s a big year for software.
They actually said they “expect” it to take “about” two years…and there’s been a massive supply chain crisis in the middle of it. Don’t be surprised if they don’t quite get it done in 730 days.
I'd agree here. I've never attended an in-person one (not a developer) but instead watched the streams. That being the case, the switch from live to virtual didn't impact me. That being said though...I do like the virtual ones better. Seeing how much shorter the keynotes are really show you just how much "filler" there was in the past. Now, (for the most part) they just get straight to the point.
My guess is they may eventually do a hybrid event. But for many developers, making a trip from thousands of miles away is a considerable expense to them or their companies. This is especially true with so many developers moving to lower-cost areas and/or working 100% remotely. And then there is the limited space available at in-person events creating a mad scramble for the few tickets.
Then finally my phone app can have a rotary dial.
Covid is not over. People are still dying. People are still getting infected. Businesses are still experiencing disruption. 4.9 million people (out of a population of around ca. 65 million) in the UK have Covid (source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-60953501).
Omicron may be relatively mild compared to the other variants, but having Covid is still a very unpleasant experience, and it's still very transmissible. Why would Apple take the risk?
Lately, developers have discovered that they would rather stay on their couches at home than go out and meet people.
They didn't announce any hardware last year or in 2020. Not sure I'd count on it this year. WWDC has been less and less about hardware over the years.
In-person industry events are going the way of hot pants and hula hoops. Virtual events allow much more creativity and control. They’re a better experience for the end user, imo.
Not for some entitled Apple employees. many are threatening to quit rather than go back to office work.
A bunch of folks known for being socially awkward don't wanna hang out with others they don't know? No way!
I've attended WWDC since the '90s. Most don't do much engaging with others. There isn't a huge value there for being in-person as oppose to virtual. I'm sure most would rather save the money on flights, hotels, food, etc too, especially the small developers. While some did use it as an opportunity to do business with groups they only see once a year, that's largely changed, especially as we've seen the internet and our connected world grow.
Most of the in-person interaction at WWDC was developers comparing d*cks and trying to out-nerd each other. It was sad to see. Though the saddest thing to see was how they acted when there was a female around.
All I want from iOS 16 is stability for the os and compatibility for Safari. Maybe we'll get lucky and they'll announce Chromium Safari.
Good for them. I hope they make Apple realize how valuable they are.