Apple Unveils M2 MacBooks and iOS 16 at In-Person WWDC22 Kickoff
Apple welcomes developers back to Apple Park for WWDC22, showcasing the new M2-powered MacBook Air and MacBook Pro alongside major software updates. The event also marks the grand opening of the all-new Apple Developer Center.
Apple kicks off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference with a special in-person event at Apple Park, welcoming developers, students, and media for the first time in years. The gathering features the grand unveiling of the all-new Apple Developer Center, giving attendees a dedicated space to connect and learn. Tim Cook and other executives personally greet the guests as they arrive to experience the latest Apple innovations firsthand.
The spotlight shines on the completely redesigned MacBook Air and the updated 13-inch MacBook Pro, both powered by the breakthrough M2 chip that begins the next generation of Apple silicon. Attendees get hands-on time with the ultra-thin new laptops in the Steve Jobs Theater, marveling at the upgraded performance. Alongside the hardware reveals, Apple showcases major software updates coming to iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura, and watchOS 9.
Throughout the week, developers dive into more than 175 expert sessions, hands-on labs, and Meet the Teams events to explore the new APIs and SDKs. Students watch live SwiftUI presentations while technology evangelists guide guests through the state-of-the-art broadcast studio inside the new Developer Center. The interactive sessions equip developers with the tools they need to build their best apps yet for the App Store.