WWDC 2024 Predictions

Every year, Sigmund and I share our predictions for WWDC on our podcast Magic Rays of Light. This year was no different. On the latest episode, we gave our picks for what we think Apple will announce on Monday.

In the spirit of full transparency, I thought I’d also publish them here. That way, my shame (or glory!) can be on full display after the keynote.

Here’s what I think is coming at WWDC this year:

  • Apps and widgets on the Home Screen can be placed arbitrarily on iOS 18.
  • Siri will gain the ability to have context-aware conversations.
  • Support for multiple simultaneous audio sources will come to iPadOS and visionOS.
  • visionOS 2 will feature a revamped notification system, an app switcher, and the ability to group windows together and switch between groups.
  • Hardware-limited features will be available on devices with the M1 chip, A14 chip, and later.
  • The number of new changes that will debut for tvOS 18: nine.
  • The number of times artificial intelligence will be mentioned: 35.

Will any of these come true? Who knows. But it’s fun to try to guess what will happen. Regardless, I’m excited to see what Apple has in store for us on Monday. I think it’s going to be a lot of fun. I’ll be helping cover all the announcements on MacStories if you want to keep up with things there throughout the conference.