We didn't get the new Apple hardware we expected during this week's WWDC keynote, but we did get a whole bunch of hot new software. And then there's the cool new "hidden" features coming in iOS 14 that Apple couldn't squeeze into its slick virtual event.

Yep, this week is basically all about WWDC 2020 ...

News and opinion

This visual guide to WWDC 2020 hits all the high points — www.cultofmac.com

Whip through all Apple's big announcements with sketchnotes. It's a fast, easy way to see what happened at this week's virtual WWDC keynote.

Plus, here's what's coming to all of Apple's platforms:

• macOS 11 Big Sur ushers in sweeping changes to Mac

• iOS 14 looks great with new with Home screen widgets, picture-in-picture, more

• watchOS 7 adds new workouts, sleep tracking, shareable watch faces and handwashing

• iPadOS 14 brings huge Apple Pencil advances

• tvOS 14 gets picture-in-picture support, deeper HomeKit integration

The best hidden features in iOS and iPadOS 14 — www.cultofmac.com

The major changes coming to iPhone and iPad that Apple showcased at WWDC were just the tip of the iceberg.

Plus, more on iOS 14:

• Home screen widgets aren’t as powerful as you might think

• iOS 14 protects your privacy in important new ways

• iOS gaming will be better than ever

7 huge changes for Apple users from WWDC 2020 — www.cultofmac.com

Here's what this week's big revelations mean for every Apple fan.

‘Abnormally bad’ Skylake architecture could have prompted Apple to ditch Intel — www.cultofmac.com

Here's one big reason custom Apple Silicon is coming soon to Macs.

Plus, more on ARM Macs:

• Macs will ditch Intel for Apple Silicon this year

• Apple set to kill Boot Camp

After virtual WWDC, Apple should never go back to live keynotes — www.cultofmac.com

There was no live audience, but this year's WWDC kickoff didn't suffer one bit.

Plus, listen to two WWDC episodes of our podcast:

• Catch our reactions to the WWDC 2020 keynote on The CultCast

• We rave about iOS 14’s best ‘secret’ features on The CultCast

How-tos

How to customize Home screen widgets in iOS 14 — www.cultofmac.com

iOS 14 will ship with built-in widgets that put helpful info on your Home screen (with more coming from third-party devs this fall). Here’s how you can edit them so they display the data you want.

How to sign up for the iOS 14, iPadOS 14, watchOS 7 public betas — www.cultofmac.com

If you want to be ready when the free public betas arrive next month, you should do this now.

Track changes so you don’t miss edits in shared Pages documents — www.cultofmac.com

Collaborating with people on a shared Pages doc can prove tricky. But not if you enable this built-in change tracker.

Deals

Give your AirPods an upgrade with this accessory kit — www.cultofmac.com

The Earhoox AirPod Survival Kit comes with everything you need to upgrade your AirPods so they fit snugly and comfortably in your ears, and stay there.

Plus: Charge 5 iOS devices in one tidy dock

Score lifetime tools for language, reading, focus and health — www.cultofmac.com

Upgrade your life on the cheap with the Superhuman Lifetime Subscription Bundle at a massive 97% discount.

Plus: Ditch the pad of paper to take better notes

Easily capture video with this hands-free selfie robot — www.cultofmac.com

This smart gimbal uses image-processing tech to make sure you get the best possible video.

Plus: Guard your data with a PIN-enabled SSD

Reviews

Apple gets it 'write' with Scribble for iPad — www.cultofmac.com

In the upcoming version of iPadOS, it’s possible to enter text simply by drawing on the screen with a stylus. It's an amazing feature, but there's room for improvement.

Easily add speedy Ethernet to your Mac with this inexpensive adapter — www.cultofmac.com

Plugable's new dongle cuts your dependence on Wi-Fi, and brings the security, reliability and speed of a wired connection.

Aukey’s handsome 4-in-1 USB-C hub also does wireless charging — www.cultofmac.com

Most wireless phone chargers take up valuable room on your desk even when they’re not being used. But the Aukey CB-C70 has a trick up its sleeve.