Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off on Monday, June 13 with a keynote event at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (10:30 PM Indian Time), where Apple is expected to show off the latest versions of its iOS, OS X, tvOS, and watchOS operating systems and new features for services like Apple pay and iCloud.
iOS 10
The design of iOS for iPhones and iPads is not much changed since iOS 7. So, we can assume that iOS 10 may feature some design changes such as:-
1) Dark Mode: It's a possibility that apple may introduce a system-wide dark mode in iOS 10 as they themed their WWDC 2016 site and app in dark mode. But there is no evidence that this feature is there in iOS 10 or not.
2) Updated Siri: Apple is expected to introduce a Siri SDK, allowing Siri to interact with third-party apps. Developers will be able to build Siri integration into their apps, allowing Siri to access data and perform tasks within apps just like Google Now.
3) iCloud voicmail service: This service will allow Siri to answer missed calls and record and transcribe messages for users to read as text at a later time. It is also capable of relaying location information and delivering details on why a user can't answer a phone call.
4) Redesigned Apple Music: It features a more intuitive user interface, Highlights reportedly include “For You” track choices, album artwork, and a minimalist black-and-white design.
Apple is also working on a much-desired feature to allow users to hide or delete unwanted stock apps.
OS X 10.12
OS X didn't get a major update in 2015, but 2016 may more than make up for it. OS X 10.12 is expected to bring Siri to the Mac for the first time, allowing the personal assistant to be used on Mac devices like it's used on iOS devices.
Siri will be enabled through an icon in the OS X menu bar, the dock, a user-specified keyboard shortcut, or through a hands-free "Hey Siri" command.
Siri will be able to conduct searches, open apps, tweak system settings, answer simple queries, play music from iTunes, and more. Siri may also be able to interface with third-party Mac apps through the rumored Siri SDK.
Another key feature of OS X 10.12 may be expanded Continuity features. Apple isworking on an auto unlock function that would allow an iPhone to unlock a Mac when in close proximity means that the users don't have to enter a password on a password-protected machine in OS X 10.12.
The feature, which uses Bluetooth LE frameworks, will presumably work similarly to the automatic unlocking feature on the Apple Watch. In this scenario, an iPhonesTouch ID button would be used as a verification method for simpler logins.
The unlocking function could also potentially be tied to the rumor suggesting Apple Pay integration is coming to web browsers. Users could make purchases online using Safari, confirming the Apple Pay payment through an iPhone's Touch ID when linked to a Mac.
There are some rumors that Apple could rename OS X to MacOS to better match with iOS, watchOS, and tvOS.
Services: iMessage
There's a rumor that says Apple is planning to announce iMessage for Android at the event, giving Android users access to one of the iPhone's best features. It's not clear how accurate this information is we will get to know in a few days.
You can watch the keynote here on Monday, June 13 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time (10:30 PM Indian Time)
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