It is already a tradition of Apple Inc. to hold a keynote speech on the first day of WWDC opening to introduce new software and hardware products. This year, Apple is expected to release new versions of iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS in the keynote speech. Also, it is also possible New iPad Pro and Macs will be released.
There are rumors that Apple is developing a new version of the iPad Pro, which will use a similar design of the iPhone X, namely a narrow border, no Home button, and support for Face ID. However, it is not yet clear whether the iPad Pro will be in this WWDC made its debut. There are rumors that it may be released later this year. In addition, Apple used to update its Macs product line at WWDC. The iMac, MacBook Pro, and MacBook are all waiting to update 2018 models.
At the same time, Apple may also launch the much-anticipated AirPower at WWDC, a wireless charging board designed for iPhone X and iPhone 8/8 Plus. The charging board will also support the wireless Bluetooth headset AirPod and Apple Watch Series 3.
In March this year, Apple announced that it will hold the WWDC in 2018 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California. This is Apple's second year after last year in WWDC held in San Jose, the area not far from the headquarters of the company Cupertino. In the past, WWDC is usually hosted at the Moscone West Conference Center in San Francisco.
The WWDC ticket price is as high as $1,599, which is randomly allocated to developers who bought the ticket. At the same time, Apple also provided students and STEM members with 350 benefits, including a free WWDC ticket and free accommodation at San Jose State University.
It is estimated that 5,000 developers from all over the world will participate in this year's WWDC, and they will be able to talk with hundreds of Apple engineers. Developers who cannot be present will be able to watch the WWDC keynote through the Apple official website live page. .