Apple provided developers a lot of news to ponder and a big Mac transition that overshadowed updates to iOS, watch OS and iPad OS.
Apple’s virtual WWDC conference was highlighted by a plan to transition the Mac to Apple processors over time, but much of the groundwork has already been laid with a redesigned Mac OS. There were also updates to iOS, iPad OS and watchOS to ponder.
Here is everything announced in order of importance.
1. The first Mac based on Apple silicon is available to developers. The Developer Transition Kit consists of a Mac Mini with an A12Z SoC processor with macOS Big Sur. These systems will be gobbled up as developers prep apps for the new world of Mac. Apple’s transition plan looks solid. Apple said:
2. Apple’s transition from Intel-based Macs to Apple silicon will take two years with product support going longer. Apple had no choice but to offer that support, but buyers will have to consider what processor to bet on.
