Apple’s WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) — held every first week of June — is always packed with major new Apple announcements that make thousands of news headlines around the world. That’s a lot of reading. So to save you time we’ve rounded up the top Apple WWDC 2019 news headlines from top tech sites like 9to5 Mac, Engadget, The Verge, and more.
We’ve grouped the headlines below by products. If you find this list helpful, please be sure to like and share this page.
Apple WWDC 2019 News
iOS 13
CNET: iOS 13: Every new iPhone feature you need to know about now
The Verge: Apple iOS 13: the biggest new features coming to the iPhone
Engadget: iOS 13 first look video: Dark mode, Maps and more
CNET: iOS 13 vs. Android Q: Apple and Google fight for your mobile love
9to5 Mac: iOS 13: Smart charging, auto close Safari tabs, Siri improvements in Maps
AppleInsider: iOS 13 to enable large app downloads over cellular, Apple News+
CNET: iOS 13 compatible with iPhone 6S and later, but iPhone 6 and 5S out of luck
9to5 Mac: iOS 13 includes references to Apple’s Tag device for tracking personal items
New iPadOS
The Verge: iPadOS for iPad revealed: new home screen, multitasking improvements
CNET: iPadOS will let you plug flash drives, memory cards into your iPad
Engadget: iPadOS first look video: Desktop-class browsing, better multitasking and more
The Verge: iPadOS should make the iPad a better tablet, but not a laptop
ZDNet: iPadOS is the most exciting thing Apple announced at WWDC 2019
Apple Apps News
CNET: Apple: Our sign-on service doesn’t track you like Google, Facebook
The Verge: Apple’s new Find My app will find your devices even if they’re offline
The Verge: Apple Maps is getting its own version of Google Maps’ Street View
The Verge: Apple breaks up iTunes, creates separate Podcasts, TV, and Music apps
9to5 Mac: Apple’s new Podcasts features include transcript search, category changes
9to5 Mac: What happens to music ripped from CDs in the new Mac Music app?
Engadget: Apple explains the future of iTunes on macOS Catalina
AppleInsider: How to prepare for macOS Catalina by organizing your iTunes library
MacOS Catalina & More
Engadget: All you need to control your Mac or iOS device is your voice
Engadget: MacOS Catalina is Apple’s next desktop operating system
PC Mag: What’s new in macOS Catalina
The Verge: Apple will permanently remove Dashboard in macOS Catalina
Engadget: The Twitter app is officially returning to the Mac later this year
New Mac Pro
9to5 Mac: Apple unveils new modular Mac Pro
The Verge: Apple’s top spec Mac Pro will likely cost at least $35,000
Engadget: First look at the new Mac Pro and Pro XDR 6K display
The Verge: Apple’s new Mac Pro vs. the iMac Pro: Is it worth upgrading?
CNET: $1,000 Apple Mac Pro display stand sparks angst: ‘The ultimate middle finger’
Apple TV + HomePod News
CNET: Apple TV will work with Xbox, PlayStation controllers
Engadget: HomePod will support multiple users, music handoffs, live streaming radio
Apple Watch News
CNET: Apple updates WatchOS 6, adds voice memo, hearing health and the App Store
The Verge: Apple wants to save your hearing and track your menstrual cycle with new Apple Watch update
Engadget: Apple’s watchOS 6 finally adds an app store
9to5 Mac: Hands-on: These are all of the new watch faces in watchOS 6 [Gallery]
Apple Gaming News
GameSpot: Xbox One/PS4 Controller Support Coming To iPhone, Apple TV
CNET: Apple Arcade to support game controllers, Google Stadia may come sooner
Apple CarPlay
9to5 Mac: All-new CarPlay has with new interface and Siri control for third-party apps
Engadget: Apple CarPlay redesign puts multiple apps side-by-side
The Verge: Apple CarPlay getting design refresh and better Siri support in iOS 13
Apple Developer Tools
9to5 Mac: SwiftUI: a modern declarative user interface framework for Apple platforms
TechCrunch: Apple looks to recharge its broader app ecosystem at WWDC 2019
Engadget: Project Catalyst helps developers bring iOS apps to the Mac
9to5 Mac: Apple unveils ARKit 3 with people occlusion, motion capture, multiple face tracking, and more
CNET: Apple’s coolest new AR features only work with the newest A12 processors
9to5 Mac: Apple announces RealityKit and Reality Composer
More Apple Developer News
AppleInsider: Apple’s macOS Catalina is first to require app notarization by default
TechCrunch: Apple will require apps with third-party logins to offer Sign In With Apple
The Verge: Apple is tightening up its rules for enterprise app certificates
9to5 Mac: Apple walks back MDM parental control apps ban, but with tighter guidelines
AppleInsider: Apple drops the hammer on third-party ads & trackers in kids apps
The Verge: Apple’s Real User Indicator will tell devs when a new account may be a bot
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