THE NEW NORMAL

This year marks a first in Apple’s history. For the last three years, the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) has been held at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center. But not this time round. Breaking from the usual format of revealing the year’s big news at a physical event, 2020 is the first time that Apple delivers it to us virtually.

Obviously, there wasn’t much choice given the current circumstances, and I’m pretty sure by now we’ve all got used to the new normal of living life through our phones or computers anyway. While some may lament this change to the usual format, most people were already watching the event online, so it really isn’t all that much different.

As the event starts a few days before this issue goes on sale, it’s pretty pointless me speculating about what may be announced, as you’ll no doubt have watched the live stream of the event already. That said, I’m placing bets on Apple revealing the next version of iOS and macOS. (A given, I know, but hey — give me a break, it’s been a hard few months!) We’ve already had a new iPhone, iPad Pro, and MacBook Pro 13–inch (p8), so there can’t be much else — maybe the rumored AirTags or AirPods Studio headphones?

Onto the actual issue itself — if you’re in the market for a new Mac or iOS device, our buyer’s guide (p12) is essential reading. Or check out the feature on Apple’s new wonder iPhone (p28). Then go read your free PDF of the best Mac apps at the end of the issue!