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What to expect at WWDC23

What to expect at WWDC23

This looks like Apple's most momentous event in years.

Leander Kahney
May 30, 2023

In less than a week, Apple will hold what will likely be its biggest event in years.

Tim Cook will take the stage at WWDC23 and unveil a product that may one day replace our iPhones and MacBooks: an AR/VR headset.

But the headset is just one of several big surprises. We’re likely to see other new hardware and, of course, lots of new software, too. Hit up our top post to see what to expect on the big day.

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— Leander Kahney, EIC.

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Apple nearly launched AirPods in 5 colors

Apple prototyped AirPods cases in colors to match iPhone 7 in 2016, according to a source who displayed some images.

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Swift Student Challenge winners share passions through code

Apple said all 375 Swift Student Challenge winners can attend WWDC 2023. It profiled three of them Tuesday.

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Momax power station packs 6 ports, 100W of power and wireless charging

This do-it-all charging station can juice up seven power-hungry devices at once, all at maximum speed. Cult of Mac readers get a discount!

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Go ultrawide with this BenQ monitor for creatives [Review]

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Foldable magnetic iPad mount proves stiff but useful [Review]

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Today in Apple history: Apple marks massive iPod touch milestone

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2 key items complete killer workstation [Setups]

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Tweetz o’ the day

iPhone 13, 14 & 15
It's impressive how much iPhones have changed in three years http
— Anthony (@TheGalox_)
10:15 PM • May 28, 2023

This is the most uncanny example of Photoshop's new generative fill feature I've experienced so far.
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4:10 AM • May 29, 2023

One more thing ...

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Edwin Land of Polaroid talked about the intersection of the humanities and science. I like that intersection. There's something magical about that place.

— Steve Jobs, 2011.

Today’s poll

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