At its World Developers Conference, which runs virtually Monday and runs until Friday, Apple is expected to show off iOS 16, which could include a revamped notification center and lock screen for iPhones, as well as new health and social features for iMessage. . Other rumors point to new features of the TV operating system, which could be linked to the smart home; an update to the Apple Watch operating system that would increase battery life; and a new MacBook Air. Some industry observers also hope that Apple (AAPL) can offer an early view of a platform believed to be called RealityOS. The system could power mixed-reality headphones, a portable device that is said to be capable of both VR and RA, which is rumored to have been working for Apple for years.
The Apple event will be streamed live on its website and on the company’s YouTube channel. It is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. ET.