Apple 刚刚宣布，一年一度的 WWDC（ Apple Worldwide Developers Conference，苹果全球开发者大会）将于 6 月 11 日至 6 月 15 日在旧金山 Moscone West 举行。与往年一样，程序开发人员将在这 5 日的会议内，可以了解到 Apple 的 iOS 和 OS X 操作系统的未来发展，使他们可以想想未来有甚么优秀应用程序可以研发。当然对于我们来说，最关心的自己是 Apple 会否同场推出全新的 iOS 6、甚至下一代的 iPhone！
苹果全球开发者大会 2012 的内容包括：
- 超过 100 场的苹果工程师技术讲座，包含开发、部署以及整合最新 iOS 和 OS X 技术的话题；
- 超过 1000 名苹果工程师提供给开发者的 100 多个实际操作实验室，包括细致到代码的帮助，会探索最佳化开发技术以及指导，告诉开发者如何将 iOS 和 OS X 的技术在自己的应用里充分展现出来；
- 和全球数以千计的 iOS 和 OS X 开发者共聚一堂，面对面交流，去年共有 60 多个国家的开发者参加大会；
- 兼顾参与性和激发灵感的午餐环节，和来自全球技术、娱乐行业的领导者以及极具影响力的任务会面；
- Apple Design Awards 苹果设计大奖将对 iPhone®、iPad® 以及 Mac® 应用中表现出卓越技术、创新和杰出的作品进行授奖。
至于上述的图片就是 WWDC 2012 的宣传图，似乎从未很难预测得到今年的主题。究竟最后我们会不会看到全新设计的 iPhone？会不会看到内建 Retina 显示器的 MacBook Pro / Air？让我们拭目以待吧。
Apple 完整新闻稿：
CUPERTINO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apple® today announced that it will hold its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) June 11 through June 15 at San Francisco’s Moscone West. At this year’s five-day conference, developers will learn about the future of iOS and OS X®, allowing them to build incredible new apps. WWDC will also feature more than 100 technical sessions presented by Apple engineers as well as the popular Apple Design Awards, a showcase of the most outstanding apps from the past year.
“We have a great WWDC planned this year and can’t wait to share the latest news about iOS and OS X Mountain Lion with developers”
“We have a great WWDC planned this year and can’t wait to share the latest news about iOS and OS X Mountain Lion with developers,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “The iOS platform has created an entirely new industry with fantastic opportunities for developers across the country and around the world.”
Developers will be able to explore the latest innovations, features and capabilities of iOS and OS X Mountain Lion and learn how to greatly enhance the functionality, performance, quality and design of their apps. Developers can even bring their code to the labs and work with Apple engineers, applying development techniques and best-practices to enhance their apps.
Activities at Apple’s WWDC 2012 include:
more than 100 technical sessions presented by Apple engineers on a wide range of technology-specific topics for developing, deploying and integrating the latest iOS and OS X technologies;
100 hands-on labs staffed by more than 1,000 Apple engineers providing developers with code-level assistance, insight into optimal development techniques and guidance on how they can make the most of iOS and OS X technologies in their apps;
the opportunity to connect with thousands of fellow iOS and OS X developers from around the world—last year more than 60 countries were represented;
engaging and inspirational lunchtime sessions with leading minds and influencers from the worlds of technology, science and entertainment; and
Apple Design Awards which recognize iPhone®, iPad® and Mac® apps that demonstrate technical excellence, innovation and outstanding design.
Please go to the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2012 website (developer.apple.com/wwdc) to purchase tickets, as well as for updates and more information.
Developers who are unable to attend this year’s conference can access and watch all technical sessions from the Apple Developer website (developer.apple.com/videos) as soon as they are posted for free.
Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices with iPad.