Apple's WWDC 2019 starts June 3rd; expect iOS 13 complete with Dark Mode!

by Joshua Swingle / Mar 14, 2019, 12:57 PM

Apple's WWDC 2019 starts June 3rd; expect iOS 13 complete with Dark Mode!

Thirty years after the original WWDC developers conference was held, Apple has announced that the next annual edition of its event will kick off June 3rd and end on June 7th. Like the previous two years, it’ll be held at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California.

Apple’s tagline for this year’s event is “Write code. Blow minds.” The main focus of the company’s announcements should be the next version of its mobile operating system, iOS 13. Rumor has it that Apple will be introducing a number of big design changes, in addition to various iPad-centric features. The next version of iOS should also include a dedicated Dark Mode, as visualized in the concept render below.

iPhone XI running iOS 13 Dark Mode concept

At the event, Apple is also expected to announce its version of universal apps. This should help bring both iPhone and iPad apps to its Mac laptops and computers. Other software announcements should include the latest versions of watchOS, tvOS, and macOS.

As for hardware, very little is expected from Apple at this year’s WWDC. However, it’s possible that a new 10.5-inch iPad will be announced at the event. The company could also announce AirPower and AirPods 2 if they don’t make an appearance this month.

Developers interested in WWDC can apply for tickets through Apple's official website. The company will pick attendees by "random selection" but beware that tickets cost $1,599. Registration for the event closes March 20th at 5 PM PT /8 PM ET.

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10 Comments

1. RevolutionA

Posts: 392; Member since: Sep 30, 2017

Oooh yeahhhh!!! It's coming its coming its coming...

posted on Mar 14, 2019, 1:50 PM 1

2. darkkjedii

Posts: 30966; Member since: Feb 05, 2011

I’m hoping this complete redesign of iOS 13, along with the features held back from iOS 12, to fix bugs and performance instead, actually happens. iOS looks like a 93 Honda Accord now.

posted on Mar 14, 2019, 3:50 PM 1

3. Wazupmrg

Posts: 153; Member since: Apr 10, 2017

Wow. Dark mode. So 2017!

posted on Mar 14, 2019, 4:45 PM 0

4. darkkjedii

Do you honestly think, that’s all there’ll be?

posted on Mar 14, 2019, 5:02 PM 1

5. Crispin_Gatieza

Posts: 3123; Member since: Jan 23, 2014

Dark mode has been around since 2010.

posted on Mar 14, 2019, 5:48 PM 0

6. rouyal

Posts: 1573; Member since: Jan 05, 2018

And already played out.

posted on Mar 14, 2019, 10:33 PM 0

7. dmdzordilla

Posts: 56; Member since: Jul 31, 2018

I still want the icons to pop out on a dark screen. Just make the dark mode leaving the icons..

posted on Mar 14, 2019, 11:19 PM 0

8. WingMan

Posts: 263; Member since: Mar 28, 2008

A bit early for this article don't you think. it is 3 months away.

posted on Mar 15, 2019, 5:08 AM 0

9. vladcooo

Posts: 6; Member since: May 11, 2018

1600$ for a ticket lol

posted on Mar 15, 2019, 6:41 AM 0

10. Valdomero

Posts: 666; Member since: Nov 13, 2012

These are for people who make thousands or millions from a software/game in the App Store. This is not intended for the hobby dev, but yeah, pretty steep ticket price tho.