Apple has already sent out invitations for the 2018 Worldwide Developers Conference on June 4 to the media, confirming Apple's plans to host an event. Monday, June 4 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.
It is a tradition that Apple holds a special event on the first day of the Worldwide Developers Conference where they can introduce new hardware and software products. This year, we expect to see new versions of iOS, macOS, tvOS and watchOS at this conference and it is possible that Apple also use the event to introduce new iPad Pro models and new Macs.
Apple is rumored to be working on an updated iPad Pro that features an iPhone X-style Edge-to-edge display with no home button and support for Face ID. It is unclear, however, if this device will be ready to debut at WWDC as rumors have said it may not come until later. Apple often features refreshed Macs, iMac, MacBook Pro, and MacBook, computers that are expected to update.
It is also possible that Apple will use the WWDC event to launch the long-awaited AirPower, a charging mat designed to charge iPhone X models, 8 and 8 Plus at the same time as the AirPods (with a new charging case) and the Apple Watch Series 3 with improvements.
Apple announced in March that this year's Worldwide Developers Conference will once again be held at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California. This is the second year that Apple has hosted the event in San Jose, a location that is closer to its two Cupertino campuses. Previous conferences were held at Moscone West in San Francisco.
Tickets for WWDC, which were priced at $ 1,599, were distributed to developers by random selection in March. Apple also provided 350 scholarships to students and members of the STEM organization, including a free ticket to WWDC, as well as free accommodation at San Jose State University.
Approximately 5,000 developers will attend the Worldwide Developers Conference to interact with hundreds of Apple engineers who will be available to answer questions and organize development sessions. Developers unable to attend the event will be able to view sessions through Apple's WWDC 2018 website or the WWDC app for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.