WWDC 2014

WWDC channel goes live on Apple TV ahead of today’s keynote

Christian Zibreg ∙ June 2, 2014

Ahead of today's much anticipated keynote address - which starts at 10am PT / 1pm ET at San Francisco's Moscone West - Apple has silently added a WWDC channel to the Apple TV owners' Home screen.

As in years past, the Apple Events channel has been updated with the familiar WWDC graphics to reflect the upcoming event.

This makes good on Apple's promise to stream the keynote live to the Mac and Windows users on desktop, as well as to Apple TV boxes and the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices, utilizing its industry-standard QuickTime architecture.

We will be covering the keynote live so you'll want to refresh iDownloadBlog regularely to follow the announcements as they happen...

Last minute WWDC rumors: new iBeacon tech, smart home toolkit and more

Cody Lee ∙ June 1, 2014

We've already given you a rundown of what to expect to see at Apple's WWDC keynote. The event, which is in less than 12 hours now, is expected to bring about a redesigned OS X, and a familiar-looking iOS 8 with new apps and features.

But as usual, there are some last minute reports making the rounds regarding today's big announcements. In addition to the above items, it's now believed Apple could introduce new iBeacon features and a 'smart home' toolkit for developers...

Apple giving WWDC attendees $25 App Store gift cards

Cody Lee ∙ June 1, 2014

Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference is a hodgepodge of long lines, major announcements, and free stuff. Those who are lucky enough to attend the event are usually greeted with a bag of promotional goodies.

This year, in addition to their usual WWDC badges and jackets, attendees are being given a free $25 App Store gift card. It's in celebration of the Conference's 25th year anniversary, and the card reads "25 years and coding."

WWDC roundup: what to expect from Apple’s keynote

Cody Lee ∙ June 1, 2014

We're now less than 24 hours away from Apple's highly anticipated WWDC 2014 keynote. Beginning at 10 AM PST tomorrow, Tim Cook and other executives will take the stage at the Moscone Center in San Francisco to give us all a glimpse of the company's future.

We don't know exactly what's going to be talked about, outside of new versions of OS X and iOS, but the rumor mill has provided us with a bevy of possibilities. So, as we do every year, we've put together a roundup of all the things we're expecting Apple to announce...

Apple begins hanging banners at Moscone Center ahead of WWDC

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 17, 2018

Apple has begun hanging colorful banners at the Moscone Center in San Francisco ahead of WWDC. The design of the banners is consistent with other WWDC14 materials we've seen thus far, with one showing the Conference's tag line: 'Write the Code. Change the World.'

The event is slated to kick off next Monday, and run through the week, with various developer-focused workshops and classes. And of course, Apple will be delivering its annual keynote, where executives from the company will discuss the future of the OS X and iOS platforms...

Apple will live stream next week’s ‘exciting’ WWDC keynote address

Christian Zibreg ∙ May 27, 2014

After confirming via the recently updated WWDC for iOS app that it will be kicking off its summer developer pilgrimage with a keynote on June 2, Apple has just confirmed that the two-hour event will be available as a free live stream on iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices, as well as on Mac and Windows PCs.

According to a newly published webpage on the Apple Events microsite, fans are in for some "exciting announcements"...

Apple updates WWDC app with 2014 conference schedule, confirms June 2 keynote

Christian Zibreg ∙ May 21, 2014

Apple's free WWDC app for iOS has been updated with relevant 2014 conference schedule and related content ahead of its upcoming developer-only event.

The 5-day Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off with a keynote on June 2 and will give us previews of iOS 8 code-named Okemo and OS X 10.10, code-named Syrah after a wine.

Version 2.0 of the WWDC app for the iPhone and iPad includes a brand new icon, a revamped design with an aesthetically pleasing orange theme and, more importantly, content support for the upcoming event. If you're not attending WWDC, the app is a nice way to follow the announcements as they happen, watch session videos uploaded throughout the week, browse floor plans and more...

Don’t expect to see a new Apple TV or iWatch at WWDC

Cody Lee ∙ Updated April 17, 2018

I don't think many folks were expecting Apple to unveil any exciting new hardware at WWDC this year. The company has rarely used the developer conference to unveil non-software related products, outside of maybe refreshed MacBooks and other Mac products.

But for those who were still holding out hope for a Jobs-like 'one more thing,' I have some bad news. According to a new report from Recode's John Paczkowski, the company has no intention of using WWDC to show off the long-rumored iWatch or revamped Apple TV...

WWDC 2014 wallpapers for iPhone and iPad

Jim Gresham ∙ Updated June 6, 2018

Earlier today, Apple announced via a press release its annual developer conference will be held Monday, June 2 at San Francisco's Moscone West. Each conference and media event Apple holds, a cleverly designed artwork is released along with the announcement. Merely hours later, many fans and graphic artists take their own visions and create iOS wallpapers to celebrate the occasion. Inside this post, find various forms of the WWDC 2014 wallpapers, prepped and ready for your Lock or Home screen...

Apple confirms WWDC 2014 kicking off June 2

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 26, 2016

Apple on Thursday confirmed via a press release that its annual summer pilgrimage for developers, Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), will be kicking off on Monday, June 2, at San Francisco’s Moscone West.

The five-day conference will focus on "the future of iOS and OS X,", indicating that Apple will give us a preview of iOS 8 and the next iteration of its desktop operating system for Macs, OS X.

There will be more than a hundred technical sessions and over a thousand Apple engineers will be available to registered developers to help them integrate new technologies and fine tune their apps.

Apple will also hold its traditional Apple Design Awards to showcase the best apps from the past year and of course hold the keynote on the first day to update us on latest business metrics and hopefully announce "exciting new products" CEO Tim Cook has been teasing for months now...