What to Expect at WWDC 2017: Software Updates, Mac Notebook Refresh, New iPad Pro, Siri Speaker Possible

[MacRumors]

Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off on Monday morning, with a keynote event that starts at 10:00 a.m. This year's event promises to be exciting, because alongside new versions of iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS, there are also rumors suggesting we're going to see several hardware updates.

New Mac notebooks are likely to be unveiled, and there's apparently a 70 percent chance we'll see the much-rumored 10.5-inch iPad Pro and a 50 percent chance Apple will use the event to introduce its Siri speaker, designed to compete with the Amazon Echo.

Check out the video and list below for an extensive overview of what we expect to see introduced at the event.

Software

iOS 11
We've heard little about iOS 11 ahead of its debut, so many of the features in the newest version of iOS will come as a surprise. iOS 11 is expected to feature a redesigned interface, with the first major system-wide design changes since iOS 7, but what it will look like is up in the air.

Apple has been rumored to be working on some major updates to Siri, and the company has purchased several AI and machine learning startups, so it's possible iOS 11 will introduce expanded Siri capabilities. One feature that's been rumored is Siri integration with additional types of third-party apps, expanding beyond the existing categories of ride booking, messaging, photo search, payments, VoIP calling, and fitness.

Rumors have suggested the update will include support for group FaceTime calls for the first time, a feature many have wanted for years, and Apple Music head Jimmy Iovine has said iOS 11 is going to include a new version of the Music app that "better showcases video" as Apple prepares to launch its first original Apple Music TV show, Carpool Karaoke.


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[AppleFan91]

It is kinda crazy how very little has leaked about iOS 11 so far. Usually there's a fair amount of stuff this close to WWDC that's been leaked. At this point, it feels that with everything set to be shown, iOS 11 may be taking a backseat, especially if a lot of it can't be revealed until the new iPhones. Either that or we are in for a lot of surprises on Monday from iOS 11.

 

[Appleaker]

Regarding the iPads, the 10.5" will be larger than the current 9.7", and that mockup image isn't accurate. There will be a 12.9".

I'm excited for surprises with software though, and the possible new magic keyboard.

 

[Rocketman]

Can we call it CarOS yet? SpeakerOS?

 

[RobbyIdol]

I would have considered iOS 10 a pretty major design upgrade, but I guess it wasn't as 'radical' of a change as 7 was from 6. I wonder if iOS 11 will really look that different, or if it will just have more emojis and widgets.

I'll believe 11 is as big of a visual change as iOS 7 when 3rd party app makers are scrambling to update the look of their icons again!

 

[Dozer_Zaibatsu]

OSX 10.13 "Van Nuys" on the way.

 

[MallardDuck]

It is kinda crazy how very little has leaked about iOS 11 so far. Usually there's a fair amount of stuff this close to WWDC that's been leaked. At this point, it feels that with everything set to be shown, iOS 11 may be taking a backseat, especially if a lot of it can't be revealed until the new iPhones. Either that or we are in for a lot of surprises on Monday from iOS 11.

Maybe there aren't any new features and they've devoted the past year to fixing the plethora of bugs that they've introduced since adopting the forced-march upgrade cycle?

Unfortunately about as likely as Loki and Thor moving in together and do a reprise of Oscar and Felix on the next reboot of the Odd Couple.

At least one of those would be a welcome surprise
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OSX 10.13 "Van Nuys" on the way.

10.13 "Fresno"?

 

[jdillings]

What to Expect at WWDC 2017? Disappointment.

 

[NokX]

If there's an update to Apple TV and the Mac Mini I'll be happy.

 

[truthertech]

What to Expect at WWDC 2017? Disappointment.

?????

 

[FactVsOpinion]

Video ends with, "[You'll] see [me] after the keynote?" How? That's creepy!

 

[egdiroh]

It's too bad those new mac product IDs were ALL for desktops.

 

[b11051973]

I've got unlimited data again. So, I'll be able to have the keynote on while I'm at work. Hooray!!

 

[bigjnyc]

All I want is a macbook update hopefully with 16gb ram as an option. and a redesign to iOS 11 would be nice to see.

This is the first time I am ever off from work on the day of an apple event so it will be cool to watch a live keynote for the first time ever. I'll be on a flight to vegas with wi-fi so that should be nice.

 

[ChazSch]

OSX 10.13 "Van Nuys" on the way.

Ventura

 

[RealKrS]

The fact that I don't give a crap about the WWDC 17 is making me sad and upset. I miss how it used to make me feel, the anticipation, and excitement, knowing that it was approaching...

 

[Bawstun]

Lol @ redesigning the music app to bring more focus to video.

LMAO!!!!

 

[ThisBougieLife]

This is the first WWDC I've actually been excited about in a while. Really hope there's some good hardware

 

[busyscott]

I would love to see a true surprise, like new Apple TV hardware or details on the new Mac Pro.

 

[44267547]

What to Expect at WWDC 2017? Disappointment.

You mean disappointment.... for you. Not everybody has that mindset or negativity that needs to entail following WWDC. Others look forward to seeing what new OS will bring to Apples lineup. And more so, it's not just a about Apple, as much as it is the developers. And if any hardware does launch and is announced, it's merely a bonus.

 

[toph2toast]

I don't know how to feel about WWDC, especially about iOS 11. As others have mentioned, there haven't been a lot of leaks. Is this because there just isn't anything noteworthy, or because they finally kept a lid on it? I guess I'm cautiously optimistic...

 

[meaning-matters]

Plus some AR/VR I think.

 

[OneMike]

Good video as always, thanks!

For one such as myself that has moved away from closely following what's going on this is helpful

 

[csurfr]

Any ideas as to where I might find the desktop picture used in the " MacOS 10.13" photo (land and ocean)?

Thanks!

 

[Rogifan]

I'm looking forward to Monday because there is very little we know especially on the software side. No leaked screen shots of anything.