The Worldwide Developers Conference is less than two months away. In line with previous years, Apple is likely to introduce major updates to all of its operating systems, including watchOS 9, iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS 13, and tvOS 16, bringing new functionality and a more refined experience to existing devices.
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While rumors about macOS 13 and tvOS 16 remain purely speculative, there are growing indications from reliable sources about some of the specific features we can expect in watchOS 9, iOS 16, and iPadOS 16.watchOS 8 brought ID card and keys in the Wallet app, a redesign of the Home app, a Portrait mode watch face, and more. It looks like watchOS 9 will focus on several system features, as well as health monitoring, activity tracking, and Workout app improvements.
The current picture of watchOS 9 comes from multiple reports.
The Apple Watch Series 3 may no longer be supported by watchOS 9 because of its inability to meet the requirements of a new operating system.
Almost five years have passed since the release of the Apple Watch Series 3. It is the oldest device to support the latest version of watchOS, but its S3 chip lags behind Apple Watch Series 7 and the S5 chip. The Apple Watch Series 3 is the only remaining Apple Watch that has a thicker design with large corners around the display.
When updating watchOS, Apple Watch Series 3 users have to unpair and re-pair the device from their linked iPhone because the Apple Watch does not have enough internal storage.
While major new versions of Apple's operating systems are usually unveiled in early June, the updates themselves are not typically released to the public until the fall, which would coincide with when Apple will launch new Apple Watch models.
New privacy features, as well as redesigns for Safari, Maps, Weather, and Notes, were introduced in the new version of the operating system.
There are many rumors about the Health app and system features that are based on Gurman, but there are also hints from The Wall Street Journal.
There are signs of the Apple Classical app. There is a chance that Apple Classical could debut earlier than expected. The new app could be made available immediately via an update to the ios 15 app.
It is rumored that the new device will feature built-in support for Apple's mixed reality headset. Gurman noted that this means Apple could theoretically preview technical aspects of the headset or its software, without showing the full device.
The same devices as iOS 13 and iOS 14 were supported with the. It's not clear if the older devices with the A9 chip will get support.
iPadOS 16 will likely gain most of the new features of ios 16 and several iPad-specific enhancements. Gurman is the only source of early rumors about iPadOS 16, with the headline change focusing on improvements to the multitasking interface.
In recent years, Apple has improved the multitasking experience in iPadOS with features such as Slide Over, Split View, and the dock. iPadOS 15 added a new multitasking menu at the top of apps, as well as center window, a new multiwindow shelf, and a more intuitive experience with Split View. It's not clear what the further improvements to multitasking for iPadOS 16 are.
Apple is expected to show off watchOS 9 at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference, which is scheduled to start on June 6. The new operating systems are likely to be seeded to developers the same day they are introduced. In the summer, Apple will likely give it to the public.
The new operating systems will be released to the public in the fall along with new hardware products. While watchOS 9 and iPadOS 16 will probably be released at the same time, the new version of macOS often follows a later date.
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