WWDC 2021 Promises Major Software Updates and Possible MacBook Pro Refresh
Apple kicks off its digital-only WWDC 2021 with expectations for iOS 15, macOS 12, and watchOS 8. Rumors also suggest a potential launch for radically redesigned 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro models.
Apple hosts its 32nd annual Worldwide Developers Conference as a free, digital-only event, with a virtual keynote taking place on June 7. The conference primarily focuses on software, giving developers and the public their first look at upcoming operating system updates like iOS 15, macOS 12, and watchOS 8.
Despite a recent history of software-only announcements, rumors hint that Apple might unveil new 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro models during the keynote. These machines feature a radical redesign that includes the return of MagSafe charging, an HDMI port, an SD card reader, and a traditional physical function key row instead of the Touch Bar.
The reliability of these hardware launch rumors remains uncertain due to conflicting reports from leakers and analysts. While some sources point to a WWDC debut, other industry reports suggest the redesigned MacBook Pro models do not ship to customers until late 2021, leaving the hardware announcements as a highly anticipated but unconfirmed possibility.