Apple WWDC 2021 Expectations Beyond Software

WWDC is Apple Worldwide Developers Conference that takes place in San Jose, California on June 7th-11th. Even though covid restrictions are starting to be relaxed nationwide, this year’s WWDC will be a virtual event. Normally, WWDC focuses on providing developers with an in-depth view of the new features of Apple’s operating systems for its respective devices and platforms such as macOS 12, iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, and watchOS 8.

Note: MacRumors have a very detailed breakdown of the software improvements we think you should check out: https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/wwdc/

What we expect to see at WWDC beyond software

While the conference is all digital, there are no shortages of expectations on what will be presented for the new operating systems. In addition, will Apple announce a new and improved 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro that includes the next generation M1 chipset and comes in a variety of colors like the previously released iMacs? 

At one point, there was a growing concern Apple would not introduce any new hardware due to the global chip shortage. While their supply chain is being impacted, it seems Apple has figured out a workaround that would still allow them to mass-produce the new M1x (MacBook Pro) and A15 chips (new iPhones to be released later this year). So the chance of them announcing new MacBook Pros and possibly next-gen MacBook Airs are very high, but, with all the hype caused by industry leakers Apple may just hold off.