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iOS 16, macOS, watchOS 9, AR headset and other announcements, timing, etc

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Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2022 takes place Monday, June 6 and continues till June 10. WWDC is also an online-only event this year, with the keynote opening at 10 am PST (which is 10.30 pm IST) on June 6. WWDC is where all the focus is on software, and where developers and users get a glimpse at the future versions of iOS, macOS, and watchOS. There’s also speculation that Apple could launch or at least showcase its upcoming AR/VR headset at the event, with a focus on the upcoming ‘realityOS’, which is supposed to power this. We look at everything to expect at WWDC 2022.

Apple WWDC 2022: Where to watch livestream, timings?

As noted, the Apple WWDC 2022 keynote takes place at 10.30 pm IST. It is being streamed online. Users can watch it on the Apple website on any iPhone, iPad, Mac or tvOS device. Users can also watch the event on Apple’s YouTube channel. Apple’s keynotes typically are two hours long at such events, and we expect something similar for WWDC.

Apple WWDC 2022: iOS 16, iPadOS and what to expect

The next version of iOS is one of the most anticipated, and this time around iOS 16 is expected to introduce key changes. According to previous reports by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, while iOS 16 might not be a visual overhaul, it will bring some key additions. This includes support for Always On Display for the iPhone 13 and the future iPhone 14 series. This means users can look at the display for select notifications, such as time, messages, etc, without worrying about battery life. The Always On Display has been a key feature of other Android devices, such as OnePlus, Xiaomi, Samsung and others.

Apple could also offer more customisation options for the Lock Screen, including wallpapers with widget-like capabilities, according to the same report. Apple is also expected to add new features to Messages to make it more like a social network. Exactly how this will take place is unclear, though there’s talk of improvements to the…

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