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With less than a day left until WWDC 2023 kicks off, we've been consistently seeing information related to this event popping up across various platforms.
In this article, let's take a look at the latest rumors about WWDC 2023 before it unfolds at midnight tonight (according to Vietnam time).
The much-anticipated WWDC 2023 is set to take place at midnight tonightReality Pro Augmented/Virtual Reality Demo
A big question during WWDC is whether Apple will provide demos of the new Reality Pro AR/VR glasses. According to Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman, the tech giant is planning to do just that and has constructed an entire structure within Apple Park dedicated to housing these demos.
Apple is set to unveil its first augmented reality glasses at WWDC 2023Last Friday, Gurman reported on Apple's plan to provide demos for mixed reality AR glasses for developers to experience. According to the report, Reality Pro demos will be available for 'some attendees and media' present at WWDC 2023. Apple is also planning to host multiple opportunities to experience demos of this product throughout the remainder of the year.
The testing area for mixed reality AR glasses at Apple Park is set up 'near the basketball courts close to the company's employee fitness center.' Gurman shared an aerial photo of Apple Park on Twitter, showcasing this experiential area.
The demo area for Apple's first augmented reality glassesDetails of the WWDC 2023 Live Event
For the live WWDC 2023 event dedicated to developers and the media, Gurman mentioned that Apple will host this event in the same area of Apple Park as last year. This means developers, the Swift Student Challenge winners, and press members will be tuning in from inside Apple Park.
Apple is rumored to have made slight adjustments to the setup to provide more shaded areas this year to prevent attendees from getting sunburned. However, the company advises everyone to use sunscreen throughout the event.
Here is an image from last year's event:
Last year's eventGurman also mentioned that there will be a hands-on area inside the Steve Jobs Theater after the keynote, and this area will also be open to developers.
Detailed Information about watchOS 10 and iOS 17
In addition to the previous reports about watchOS 10, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says that the Apple Watch is set to have a redesigned Weather app this year similar to the app on the iPhone. The Wallet app on the iPhone will also be enhanced with the ability to track credit card balances.
Finally, Gurman suggests that iOS 17 might switch the activation phrase from 'Hey Siri' to simply 'Siri.' This feature has been in development since November last year.
iOS 17 is set to be unveiled at the WWDC 2023 eventUser @aaronp613 on Twitter mentioned spotting some changes related to iOS 17 on Apple server's backend. He also discovered Safari 17 among those alterations. Let's stay tuned for more updates!
