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What to expect at WWDC25

What to expect at WWDC25

Your tip sheet for Monday's big event, where Apple will reveal the future!

Lewis Wallace
June 07, 2025

Are you ready for some snazzy new software? All of Apple’s operating systems reportedly will receive a glossy, glassy overhaul in the versions coming later this year to iPhones, Macs and other devices near you.

We’ll get an eyeful Monday during Apple’s WWDC25 keynote, which kicks off the weeklong conference for developers. During the big event, Apple will show off everything it’s got planned for this year and beyond.

If you want to go in cold, skip over the WWDC section of this week’s newsletter. If not, dive right into our posts about what to expect from macOS, watchOS, iOS and more.

Also in this edition of The Weekender:

When Monday rolls around, keep this guide to how to watch the WWDC keynote handy.
This rumor about faster MagSafe wireless chargers sounds promising.
If you haven’t yet tried Apple’s AI-powered Image Playground, here’s how to get started (and what to expect).
This unique Apple Watch cable looks like a swell bit of kit.
And finally, don’t miss this year’s Apple Design Award winners. These developers created the best apps on the planet.

Enjoy your weekend!

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

WWDC25 incoming!

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Plus, more iOS 19/iPadOS 19 rumors:

iPadOS 19 rumors: What to expect at WWDC25

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How-tos

How to watch Apple’s WWDC event

You can stream the keynote on YouTube, on the apple.com website or on your smart TV.

How to make AI images on your iPhone with Image Playground

The Apple Intelligence app lets you generate unlimited AI images on your iPhone, in a variety of styles, all for free.

Crop, rotate and skew photos on iPhone

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How to set up Game Center to pwn your friends

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News

iOS wish list: Apple needs to deliver these features

iOS needs to deliver more than just a visual revamp. The long-missing features on this wish list would improve the experience.

New Apple MagSafe charging pucks could double iPhone charging speeds

Newly discovered regulatory filings suggest Apple may soon launch 50W MagSafe charging pucks that could double iPhone charging speeds.

Plus, more Apple rumors:

Apple Design Awards: Try the best apps and games of 2025

The iPhone giant just named the Apple Design Awards' winning apps and games, so now's the perfect time to try some of the best of the best.

iPad saves world-renowned pianist's career

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Plus, more Apple TV+ news:

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Deals

This Apple Watch charging cable hides a magnetic trick up its sleeve

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Plus, more hardware from Cult of Mac Deals:

If Photoshop and ChatGPT had a baby, it'd be this AI photo editor

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Plus, more software from Cult of Mac Deals:

Setups

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User wants to downsize ultra-wide display, jack up refresh rate

This setup boasts a still-going-strong M1 Pro MacBook Pro but seeks a smaller, high-hertz monitor to replace a curved 49-incher.