We are now only a stone's throw from theWorldwide Developer Conference. For the occasion, Apple invites its most loyal developers to discover the new features of its operating systems at its headquarters in Cupertino, California. The event will last several days, and beyond the software, potential products are also expected.
However, the organizer does not reveal anything about the content of the presentations which will take place at the Steve Jobs Theater in advance. But we can easily rely on months of rumors, each more precise than the last, in order to try to find out more. Let's take stock, images and supposed technical characteristics to support it.
1 – A mixed reality headset
To begin with, Apple should obviously present its very first virtual reality headset, which would also offer augmented reality features. The device would have two high definition screens (one for each eye), designed by Sony, as well as a battery life oftwo hours. That is about as much as for the Meta Quest Pro, marketed by the parent company of Facebook with the experience of the creators of Oculus.
Still regarding endurance, the manufacturer would have thought about a rather original battery concept. This would in fact be separated from the headset, simply connected to it by a proprietary cable. The user would then have towear around the waist, and it would be possible to buy several units to be able to last longer, like with drones or our good old smartphones with removable shells.
Had a great time chatting with MacRumors yesterday about the possibilities of Apples XR headset and its design. (sorry about my audio). I also created some new concept renders for@Dtalkingtechlatest video, download below for higher resolution.https://t.co/NolrDRNX8D pic.twitter.com/b36z8jCXkt
— Marcus Kane (@marcusckane)April 7, 2023
2 – The operating system that goes with it
Obviously, this mixed reality headset will be equipped with an operating system:rOS. This should unsurprisingly integrate the proprietary voice assistant Siri, even if its adaptation for this new device would not havenot been easyinternally. With this, aApp Storefor third-party publishers is likely to see the light of day, dedicated only to platforms with 360-degree immersion or that can be superimposed on the user's environment in augmented reality.
In all likelihood, the Reality Pro (that's its nickname, it seems) would also come with native apps that are already found on iPhone. Among these,FaceTimehas already been mentioned many times, but not only that. Indeed, thanks to synchronization with notifications received on iOS, Internet users could also respond to SMS received via Messages.
3 – And 15 inches for the MacBook Air
On the product side now, we can expect to see a completely new kind of MacBook Air arrive. The laptop could indeed be equipped, for the first time, with a large diagonal of fifteen inches. This, in theory, would therefore be even more imposing than the small MacBook Pro with M2 Pro or M2 Max chip, limited to 14.2 inches for its part.
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The 15-inch MacBook Air will undoubtedly be Apple's first computer powered by its third generation of in-house processors: theM3. Its technical sheet also remains a mystery, but analyst Mark Gurmanassurethat the component could reach eighteen GPU cores and twelve CPU cores, for thirty-six gigabytes of RAM. However, this would be the maximum configuration, probably dedicated more to MacBook Pros, with fewer options for the MacBook Air.
4 – Apple is preparing for sideloading
On these Macs as on iPhone, Apple may also start sideloading very soon. Under this term lies the possibility given to Internet users todownload apps not from the App Store, leaving the field open to competition to avoid the 15 to 30% commission on in-app purchases. A solution pushed by Spotify, in particular, but above all studied closely by institutions.
In Japan and the Netherlands, in particular, Apple has already had to comply with this operation. There is only one step between now and the European Union getting its act together.
5 – Third-party engines for browsers
Finally, let us also mention the case ofWebKit, until now mandatory for all third-party browsers who wish to offer their services on the App Store for iPhone. Here too, Apple would think more about opening up to alternatives, which would allow for exampleMozilla Firefoxto rely on another rendering engine to display its web pages.
The foundation already usesGecko, created by Netscape, on computers running Windows or macOS. Offering this platform also on iOS could perhaps allow you to have the right to extensions still unavailable on this operating system, including ad blockers.
And you, what is the major new feature of WWDC 2023 that you are most looking forward to?
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