WWDC 2024: Apple's Great Announcement Of AI And IOS 18

Jakarta - After months of waiting, finally the moment Apple fans have been waiting for, is due to Apple's annual event Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC), starting. Apple says that the WWDC which takes place today at Apple Park, California, will be an 'extraordinary week in technology'.

The tech giant will announce various AI features in this 'historic' event, including chatbots to be embedded on the iPhone. In addition, Apple is also expected to introduce the latest mobile operating system, iOS 18, which is likely to also get an AI-based update.

Five Expected Updates At WWDC 2024:

What's WWDC?

Worldwide Developer Conference is an annual event that Apple has held since 1983. Although initially not intended for hardware announcements, in the last 20 years, Apple has used this conference as the main launch platform for new devices, including HomePod speakers in 2017 and the iPhone 4 in 2010.

Namun tahun ini, WWDC bisa menjadi salah satu acara terbesar dalam sejarah Apple, karena perusahaan ini telah mempenggar dengan pengumuman besar terkait AI. Analis Wedbush, Dan Ives, menyebut WWDC 2024 sebagai'acara terpenting bagi Apple dalam lebih dari satu dekade'.

When Will WWDC Start?

This year's event will start Monday 10 June and last until Friday, June 14. A big announcement is expected on the first day. Apple CEO Tim Cook will deliver the keynote at 18:00 BST (10:00 PT) today or Tuesday 11 June 11 WIB, an opportunity to reveal Apple's work in the AI sector.

How To Watch WWDC?

Apple will broadcast this event via their YouTube channel, as well as the Apple TV app, the main page of their website, and the developer's special web page. If you're watching from home, make sure you're in front of the screen at 18:00 BST (10:00 PT) today, when the keynote starts.

This year's WWDC will also feature a hands-on experience on the first day at Apple Park, Apple's headquarters in Cupertino, California. Apple said it would give developers the opportunity to watch keynotes at Apple Park, meet with Apple team members, and participate in special activities.

What Will Apple Announce At WWDC?

This year, Apple is expected to focus massively on a generative AI, a technology that supports chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini from Google. The epicenter of this announcement is an update to the iPhone's operating system, iOS 18, which is expected to place AI as a central role.

iPhone applications such as Safari, Fitness, Mail, and Maps will become smarter and more intuitive, helping users get what they need faster. In the new AI-based transcription and translation applications, users must spend less time typing messages.

Apple is also expected to bring AI-generated emojis into Messages, allowing users to create unique emojis for every opportunity. In the Photo app, AI-supported photo editing will also get more attention.

Additionally, Apple may announce further availability for Vision Pro, a mixed reality headset that costs $3,499, which will soon be shipped to the UK, France, Germany, China, Japan, and Singapore.

This WWDC event is seen as an important moment, especially when AI is surpassing the tech industry. Apple, although looking a little lagging behind, is expected to make significant changes in their apps and services through AI innovations.