There’s nothing like having the convenience of hands-free use of your iPad. Whether you’re in the kitchen, streaming a film, or working at your desk, a stand becomes an essential tablet accessory.

Of course, those using their iPad for work may also want to pair the iPad with a keyboard (here are some of the best ones).

An iPad stand will help your posture and viewing comfort, or make typing or using a stylus much easier.

We’ve rounded up some of the best iPad stands out there for every budget–from the lightweight and portable, to the adjustable, to the ones that just look great, and one that will turn your iPad into a desktop workstation.

Some are basic, some are stylish or super-bendy, one comes with an array of handy ports, and one looks like a cuddly toy.

For more hands-free gadgetry, also see our round-up of the best iPhone car holders and mounts.

Updated June 28 to add Moft Float Folio

iPad, Tablet Accessories

Of the big Apple events of the year, WWDC is the most reliable: In each of the past 16 Junes, like clockwork, Apple has held a big get-together for its developer partners and announced a raft of important software updates. The September iPhone launch and the March/April spring event (which didn’t happen in 2023) seem almost unpredictable by comparison.

In this article, we list the major announcements (and some of the smaller titbits) you can expect to hear about at WWDC 2023 this June. Some of these–updates to the five big Apple operating systems, most obviously–are as predictable as the timing of the event. But we reckon Apple will spring a few surprises too.

WWDC 2023 will kick off on Monday, June 5 and the entire conference and its workshops will be held online. Apple will have a “special in-person experience” for some developers and students to watch the keynote live at Apple Park—but the event will be streamed live for the world to watch.

On May 10 2023 Apple announced plans to bring Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to the iPad Pro, which is the kind of news we’d have expected Apple to reserve for the WWDC event. Does Apple’s small announcement a month before indicate that there will be big news at WWDC itself? Read on to find out what’s in store.

What is WWDC?

WWDC stands for the Worldwide Developers Conference and is dedicated to the third-party software developers that create apps for Apple’s platforms: iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc. Apple invites developers to participate in a series of classes, workshops, and sessions to learn about the system-wide changes coming to the major software platforms in the coming year so they can update their apps.

WWDC is a week-long gathering, beginning with a keynote speech on Monday morning. It generally happens in early June, although the Covid pandemic led to a slight delay in 2020. In reality, while devs are at the heart of the event, it’s also a press event that Apple uses to announce its software plans and potentially some new Macs and other products to the world.

WWDC date: When is WWDC 2023?

WWDC 2023 starts on Monday, June 5 with a keynote event that will start at 10 a.m. in California. If you are wondering what time will the WWDC keynote start where you are it translates to:

• US: at 10 a.m. (PDT), 11 a.m. (MDT), noon (CDT), 1 p.m. (EDT)
• Canada: at 2 p.m. (ADT)
• UK: at 6 p.m. (BST)
• Europe: at 7 p.m. (CEST)
• India: at 10.30 p.m. (IST)
• Singapore and China: next day at 1 a.m.
• Japan: next day at 2 a.m. (JST)
• Australia: next day at 1 a.m. (AWST), 2.30 a.m. (ACST), 3 a.m. (AEST)
• New Zealand: next day at 5 a.m. (NZST)

How to watch WWDC 2023

Apple will live stream the opening keynote for all on its website (check Apple’s events page) and elsewhere, such as on YouTube and on the Apple TV app. This means you’ll be able to watch the presentation on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and even PC.

Some lucky developers will be able to watch the event live in person, but there will be a lot of competition for those tickets which will be randomly selected from those to apply and aren’t transferable.

If you want to be in with a chance of attending you need to Request to attend on the Apple Developer website. The deadline to make a request to attend the event is April 4 at 9 a.m. PDT. It is open to the following:

• Current Apple Developer Program members
• Apple Entrepreneur Camp alumni
• Swift Student Challenge winners (2020 to 2022) – 2023 challenge applicants are included in a separate random selection process for winners, in early May Apple began alerting the lucky few of their status as winners.
• Current Apple Developer Enterprise Program members

Lucky applicants will be notified of their success in getting a ticket by April 5.

You can find out more about how to get tickets to WWDC in our FAQ.

WWDC keynote tickets have been free and randomly distributed for the past few years, but previously cost $1,599 for developers to attend and sold out very quickly. In 2022 developers were invited to watch the keynote live at Apple Park, though the event was still prerecorded. The same setup will be used in 2023.

Even without a ticket, all registered Apple developers get online access to session videos, slides, and sample code throughout the week.

Apple will share additional conference information in advance of WWDC23 through the Apple Developer app.

WWDC 2023: Software releases

WWDC is all about the software, so we can be certain that Apple will reveal details of its upcoming operating system updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, HomePod, and Apple Watch. Those updates will then be issued to developers as a beta to test, then a few weeks later a public beta will start. Eventually, the new software will be available for everyone to download in the fall (usually September for iOS/iPadOS/watchOS and October for macOS). Here’s what to expect:

iOS 17

The headliner of the event simply because of the sheer number of iPhone owners across the planet. If you’ve got an iPhone made within the past five years, you’ll likely be able to install the new version of iOS when it’s released in the fall of 2023.

Among the rumors we’ve heard about iOS 17 are that it will mainly focus on performance improvements but still bring enhancements to the Control Center, Dynamic Island, and Spotlight search, as well as updated versions of the Camera and Health apps.

But before then, there’s a whole beta-testing cycle to get through. iOS 17 will be announced at WWDC 2023, then released as a developer beta (for registered app developers only) almost immediately after the keynote. Developers will then be able to install the iOS beta and a few weeks later a public beta version will be made available for all users who want to try the new features. Our advice is to be cautious and prepared for serious flaws with the beta software–it might even brick your device.

Over the course of the next few months, the developer and public betas will go through a testing process where features will be tweaked, changed, fixed, and updated until we reach the finished iOS 17.0 public release, most likely in September.

Read all the rumors and our hopes for iOS 17 in our iOS 17 guide.

iPadOS 17

The accompanying update for iPad owners, iPadOS 17 is likely to incorporate most of the new features of iOS 17 but adapted to a larger-screen interface. When Apple’s two mobile operating systems split in 2019 they were similar in most respects, but the iPad version is heading steadily into its own realm.

Among the new features likely to arrive in iPadOS 17 are the customizable Lock Screen released in iOS 16 and other smaller enhancements. It has also been reported that the update will drop support for the 1st-gen iPad Pro (9.7- and 12.9-inch) and the 5th-gen iPad.

In 2022, Apple released iPad OS 16 a month after iOS 16, so it’s possible that the two versions don’t arrive at the same time.

Read all the rumors and our hopes for iPadOS 17 in our iPadOS 17 guide.

macOS 14

What’s Apple got in store for its follow-up to macOS Ventura? We’ll find out at WWDC 2023.

This version will be numbered macOS 14, but what is less predictable is the California landmark Apple will name the version after. So far we’ve had: Mavericks, Yosemite, El Capitan, Sierra, High Sierra, Mojave, Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey, and Ventura. It’s been reported that macOS 14 will be more of a maintenance release than a feature-packed one, so it’s possible that Apple chooses a place near Ventura. Based on the trademarks Apple has applied for, macOS Rincon or Skyline or likely.

Read all the rumors and our hopes for macOS 14 in our macOS 14 guide.

watchOS 10

The new operating system for the Apple Watch will be revealed at WWDC 2023. This is more of a niche than the iPhone, iPad, and Mac updates discussed above but could bring more health and fitness features to Apple Watch owners around the world. In April, Mark Gurman reported that watchOS 10 will have “notable changes to the user interface” and “should be a fairly extensive upgrade.”

Last year’s watchOS 9 update was available for those running a Series 4 or later. If you’ve got a Series 4 or later, hopefully, the same will be true of watchOS 10.

Read all the rumors and our hopes for watchOS 10 in our watchOS 10 guide.

tvOS 17

The lowest-profile of the five big Apple operating systems, tvOS is the platform that runs on the Apple TV.

Probably the biggest addition in last year’s tvOS 16 update was support for Matter-compatible devices and support for more gaming controllers. What will we get this year? You’ll find out at WWDC.

HomePod software version 17

Apple is also likely to update the software on the HomePod and HomePod mini alongside the other operating systems. In 2022 Apple introduced HomePod Software Version 16 which didn’t bring a lot of new features at the time, but a later update: HomePod Software Version 16.3 brought temperature and humidity sensing to the HomePod mini and more. We may hear more about Apple’s plans for the HomePod during the WWDC event–especially as Apple is rumored to planning big changes to the HomePod in 2024.

WWDC 2023: Hardware releases

WWDC tends to be a software-focused event, but Apple has often found time during its WWDC keynotes to launch hardware products too. The first few iPhone revisions—iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and iPhone 4S—were all released at WWDC, and the HomePod had its unveiling at the event in 2017 as well.

However, the event has focused on Mac releases in recent years. Apple unveiled the iMac Pro in 2017 alongside updates to the iMac, MacBook, and MacBook Pro, and announced a new Mac Pro and the Pro Display XDR in June 2019. At WWDC 2020, Apple announced the transition from Intel to Apple silicon, and WWDC 2022 saw Apple launch the M2 chip in the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.

What’s in the hardware pipeline for Apple right now? There are plenty of WWDC rumors, but what’s really coming? Here’s what we hope to see:

Reality Pro headset

This is the big one. Apple has been rumored to launch a new AR/VR headset for years, and it is finally expected to arrive sometime in 2023, and there are strong rumors that the WWDC keynote will be the big day. With an extremely high price tag, the device is expected to be mostly geared toward developers, so WWDC would be a great opportunity for Apple to debut the new device, even if it doesn’t launch until later in the year.

The headset is rumored to look like a pair of ski goggles, with 8K displays, numerous cameras, and an external battery pack, with a price tag that could top $3,000. However, it will be one of the most important product launches in years, as Apple looks beyond the iPhone into a whole new category of wearable devices. It’s expected to introduce an entirely new platform of apps and services geared toward an immersive experience

If Apple launches its headset, a major component of the presentation will be the rumored xrOS (extended reality OS). Apple will outline the major features, developer tools, and strategies for the operating system, which is expected to focus on entertainment and communication.

On May 23, Apple updated its WWDC website with a new animation of the Swift logo morphing from 2D to 3D. Some think this is a big hint that Apple will showcase the headset.

Mac Pro

Over the years, new Mac Pro models have launched at WWDC and this year could be no different. By the time Apple takes the stage at the WWDC event, it will have been three years since it announced its plans to move from Intel to its own silicon, and the Mac Pro is the only Mac that hasn’t made the transition.

The latest Mac Pro rumors say the machine will have an M2 Ultra processor and a similar design to the current model. Rumors are unclear whether the high-end Mac will launch at WWDC, but the previous two models both made their debuts on the WWDC stage, so it’s a distinct possibility.

15-inch MacBook Air

Apple is said to be working on a larger version of the MacBook Air with a 15-inch display and we could see it at WWDC if it doesn’t arrive before then. We don’t know exactly what the rest of the machine will bring, but we expect it to be very similar to the current Air, possibly with the addition of an M2 Pro chip.

Mac Studio

With the launch of the M2 Ultra, Apple is rumored to give the Mac Studio a processor refresh. Little else is expected to change about the machine other than higher-end RAM and storage options.

iMac

By the time of the WWDC keynote, the 24-inch iMac will be more than two years old. A WWDC update would make sense, but the rumors are suggesting Apple is waiting for the M3 chip before it updates the iMac, so that new Mac may not launch until later in the year.

When Apple launched the Mac Studio in 2022 it also discontinued the 27-inch iMac, but that doesn’t mean that the large iMac is dead. In fact, Apple may have plans to bring back the larger iMac. Read the rumors about Apple’s plans for a 27-inch iMac Pro. However, while Apple is reportedly working on a 42-inch iMac with an OLED display, it’s likely going to launch in 2024 or 2025.

Further reading

We’ll update this article regularly in the run-up to WWDC, so check back from time to time to see the latest news.

For a broader view of the year’s plans, check out our guide to the new Apple products coming in 2023.

Apple, iMac, iOS, Mac, Mac Pro, MacBook, MacOS, Personal Software

Of the big Apple events of the year, WWDC is the most reliable: In each of the past 16 Junes, like clockwork, Apple has held a big get-together for its developer partners and announced a raft of important software updates. The September iPhone launch and the March/April spring event (which didn’t happen in 2023) seem almost unpredictable by comparison.

In this article, we list the major announcements (and some of the smaller titbits) you can expect to hear about at WWDC 2023 this June. Some of these–updates to the five big Apple operating systems, most obviously–are as predictable as the timing of the event. But we reckon Apple will spring a few surprises too.

WWDC 2023 will kick off on Monday, June 5 and the entire conference and its workshops will be held online. Apple will have a “special in-person experience” for some developers and students to watch the keynote live at Apple Park—but the event will be streamed live for the world to watch.

Update 5/23/2023: Apple has officially announced the WWDC keynote on June 5 at 10 a.m. PT. The company also sent invites to analysts, media, and special guests to attend the keynote at Apple Park.

On May 10 2023 Apple announced plans to bring Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to the iPad Pro, which is the kind of news we’d have expected Apple to reserve for the WWDC event. Does Apple’s small announcement a month before indicate that there will be big news at WWDC itself? Read on to find out what’s in store.

What is WWDC?

WWDC stands for the Worldwide Developers Conference and is dedicated to the third-party software developers that create apps for Apple’s platforms: iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc. Apple invites developers to participate in a series of classes, workshops, and sessions to learn about the system-wide changes coming the major software platforms in the coming year so they can update their apps.

WWDC is a week-long gathering, beginning with a keynote speech on Monday morning. It generally happens in early June, although the Covid pandemic led to a slight delay in 2020. In reality, while devs are at the heart of the event, it’s also a press event that Apple uses to announce its software plans and potentially some new Macs and other products to the world.

WWDC date: When is WWDC 2023?

WWDC 2023 starts on Monday, June 5 with a keynote event that will start at 10 a.m. in California. If you are wondering what time will the WWDC keynote start where you are it translates to:

• UK: at 6 p.m. (BST)
• Europe: at 7 p.m. (CEST)
• US: at 10 a.m. (PDT), 11 a.m. (MDT), noon (CDT), 1 p.m. (EDT)
• Canada: at 2 p.m. (ADT)
• India: at 10.30 p.m. (IST)
• Singapore and China: next day at 1 a.m.
• Japan: next day at 2 a.m. (JST)
• Australia: next day at 1 a.m. (AWST), 2.30 a.m. (ACST), 3 a.m. (AEST)
• New Zealand: next day at 5 a.m. (NZST)

How to watch WWDC 2023

Apple will live stream the opening keynote for all on its website (check Apple’s events page) and elsewhere, such as on YouTube and on the Apple TV app. This means you’ll be able to watch the presentation on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and even PC.

Some lucky developers will be able to watch the event live in person, but there will be a lot of competition for those tickets which will be randomly selected from those to apply and aren’t transferable.

If you want to be in with a chance of attending you need to Request to attend on the Apple Developer website. The deadline to made a request to attend the event is April 4 at 9 a.m. PDT. It is open to the following:

• Current Apple Developer Program members
• Apple Entrepreneur Camp alumni
• Swift Student Challenge winners (2020 to 2022) – 2023 challenge applicants are included in a separate random selection process for winners, in early May Apple begun alerting the lucky few of their status as winners.
• Current Apple Developer Enterprise Program members

Lucky applicants will be notified of their success in getting a ticket by April 5.

You can find out more about how to get tickets to WWDC in our FAQ.

WWDC keynote tickets have been free and randomly distributed for the past few years, but previously cost $1,599 for developers to attend and sold out very quickly. In 2022 developers were invited to watch the keynote live at Apple Park, though the event was still prerecorded. The same set up will be used in 2023.

Even without a ticket, all registered Apple developers get online access to session videos, slides, and sample code throughout the week.

Apple will share additional conference information in advance of WWDC23 through the Apple Developer app.

WWDC 2023: Software releases

WWDC is all about the software, so we can be certain that Apple will reveal details of its upcoming operating system updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, HomePod, and Apple Watch. Those updates will then be issued to developers as a beta to test, then a few weeks later a public beta will start. Eventually, the new software will be available for everyone to download in the fall (usually September for iOS/iPadOS/watchOS and October for macOS). Here’s what to expect:

iOS 17

The headliner of the event simply because of the sheer number of iPhone owners across the planet. If you’ve got an iPhone made within the past five years, you’ll likely be able to install the new version of iOS when it’s released in the fall of 2023.

Among the rumors we’ve heard about iOS 17 are that it will mainly focus on performance improvements but still bring enhancements to the Control Center, Dynamic Island, and Spotlight search, as well as updated versions of the Camera and Health apps.

But before then, there’s a whole beta-testing cycle to get through. iOS 17 will be announced at WWDC 2023, then released as a developer beta (for registered app developers only) almost immediately after the keynote. Developers will then be able to install the iOS beta and a few weeks later a public beta version will be made available for all users who want to try the new features. Our advice is to be cautious and prepared for serious flaws with the beta software–it might even brick your device.

Over the course of the next few months, the developer and public betas will go through a testing process where features will be tweaked, changed, fixed, and updated until we reach the finished iOS 17.0 public release, most likely in September.

Read all the rumors and our hopes for iOS 17 in our iOS 17 guide.

iPadOS 17

The accompanying update for iPad owners, iPadOS 17 is likely to incorporate most of the new features of iOS 17 but adapted to a larger-screen interface. When Apple’s two mobile operating systems split in 2019 they were similar in most respects, but the iPad version is heading steadily into its own realm.

Among the new features likely to arrive in iPadOS 17 are the customizable Lock Screen released in iOS 16 and other smaller enhancements. It has also been reported that the update will drop support for the 1st-gen iPad Pro (9.7- and 12.9-inch) and the 5th-gen iPad.

In 2022, Apple released iPad OS 16 a month after iOS 16, so it’s possible that the two versions don’t arrive at the same time.

Read all the rumors and our hopes for iPadOS 17 in our iPadOS 17 guide.

macOS 14

What’s Apple got in store for its follow-up to macOS Ventura? We’ll find out at WWDC 2023.

This version will be numbered macOS 14, but what is less predictable is the California landmark Apple will name the version after. So far we’ve had: Mavericks, Yosemite, El Capitan, Sierra, High Sierra, Mojave, Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey, and Ventura. It’s been reported that macOS 14 will be more of a maintenance release than a feature-packed one, so it’s possible that Apple chooses a place near Ventura. Based on the trademarks Apple has applied for, macOS Rincon or Skyline or likely.

Read all the rumors and our hopes for macOS 14 in our macOS 14 guide.

watchOS 10

The new operating system for the Apple Watch will be revealed at WWDC 2023. This is more of a niche than the iPhone, iPad, and Mac updates discussed above but could bring more health and fitness features to Apple Watch owners around the world. In April, Mark Gurman reported that watchOS 10 will have “notable changes to the user interface” and “should be a fairly extensive upgrade.”

Last year’s watchOS 9 update was available for those running a Series 4 or later. If you’ve got a Series 4 or later, hopefully, the same will be true of watchOS 10.

Read all the rumors and our hopes for watchOS 10 in our watchOS 10 guide.

tvOS 17

The lowest-profile of the five big Apple operating systems, tvOS is the platform that runs on the Apple TV.

Probably the biggest addition in last year’s tvOS 16 update was support for Matter-compatible devices and support for more gaming controllers. What will we get this year? You’ll find out at WWDC.

HomePod software version 17

Apple is also likely to update the software on the HomePod and HomePod mini alongside the other operating systems. In 2022 Apple introduced HomePod Software Version 16 which didn’t bring a lot of new features at the time, but a later update: HomePod Software Version 16.3 brought temperature and humidity sensing to the HomePod mini and more. We may hear more about Apple’s plans for the HomePod during the WWDC event–especially as Apple is rumored to planning big changes to the HomePod in 2024.

WWDC 2023: Hardware releases

WWDC tends to be a software-focused event, but Apple has often found time during its WWDC keynotes to launch hardware products too. The first few iPhone revisions—iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and iPhone 4S—were all released at WWDC, and the HomePod had its unveiling at the event in 2017 as well.

However, the event has focused on Mac releases in recent years. Apple unveiled the iMac Pro in 2017 alongside updates to the iMac, MacBook, and MacBook Pro, and announced a new Mac Pro and the Pro Display XDR in June 2019. At WWDC 2020, Apple announced the transition from Intel to Apple silicon, and WWDC 2022 saw Apple launch the M2 chip in the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.

What’s in the hardware pipeline for Apple right now? There are plenty of WWDC rumors, but what’s really coming? Here’s what we hope to see:

Reality Pro headset

This is the big one. Apple has been rumored to launch a new AR/VR headset for years, and it is finally expected to arrive sometime in 2023, and there are strong rumors that the WWDC keynote will be the big day. With an extremely high price tag, the device is expected to be mostly geared toward developers, so WWDC would be a great opportunity for Apple to debut the new device, even if it doesn’t launch until later in the year.

The headset is rumored to look like a pair of ski goggles, with 8K displays, numerous cameras, and an external battery pack, with a price tag that could top $3,000. However, it will be one of the most important product launches in years, as Apple looks beyond the iPhone into a whole new category of wearable device. It’s expected to introduce an entirely new platform of apps and services geared toward an immersive experience

If Apple launches its headset, a major component of the presentation will be the rumored xrOS (extended reality OS). Apple will outline the major features, developer tools, and strategies for the operating system, which is expected to focus on entertainment and communication.

On May 23, Apple updated its WWDC website with a new animation of the Swift logo morphing from 2D to 3D. Some think this is a big hint that Apple will showcase the headset.

Mac Pro

Over the years, new Mac Pro models have launched at WWDC and this year could be no different. By the time Apple takes the stage at the WWDC event, it will have been three years since it announced its plans to move from Intel to its own silicon, and the Mac Pro is the only Mac that hasn’t made the transition.

The latest Mac Pro rumors say the machine will have an M2 Ultra processor and a similar design to the current model. Rumors are unclear whether the high-end Mac will launch at WWDC, but the previous two models both made their debuts on the WWDC stage, so it’s a distinct possibility.

15-inch MacBook Air

Apple is said to be working on a larger version of the MacBook Air with a 15-inch display and we could see it at WWDC if it doesn’t arrive before then. We don’t know exactly what the rest of the machine will bring, but we expect it to be very similar to the current Air, possibly with the addition of an M2 Pro chip.

iMac

By the time of the WWDC keynote, the 24-inch iMac will be more than two years old. A WWDC update would make sense, but the rumors are suggesting Apple is waiting for the M3 chip before it updates the iMac, so that new Mac may not launch until later in the year.

When Apple launched the Mac Studio in 2022 it also discontinued the 27-inch iMac, but that doesn’t mean that the large iMac is dead. In fact, Apple may have plans to bring back the larger iMac. Read the rumors about Apple’s plans for a 27-inch iMac Pro. However, while Apple is reportedly working on a 42-inch iMac with an OLED display, it’s likely going to launch in 2024 or 2025.

Further reading

We’ll update this article regularly in the run-up to WWDC, so check back from time to time to see the latest news.

For a broader view of the year’s plans, check out our guide to the new Apple products coming in 2023.

Apple, iMac, iOS, Mac, Mac Pro, MacBook, MacOS, Personal Software

Of the big Apple events of the year, WWDC is the most reliable: In each of the past 16 Junes, like clockwork, Apple has held a big get-together for its developer partners and announced a raft of important software updates. The September iPhone launch and the March/April spring event (which didn’t happen in 2023) seem almost unpredictable by comparison.

In this article, we list the major announcements (and some of the smaller titbits) you can expect to hear about at WWDC 2023 this June. Some of these–updates to the five big Apple operating systems, most obviously–are as predictable as the timing of the event. But we reckon Apple will spring a few surprises too.

WWDC 2023 will kick off on Monday, June 5 and the entire conference and its workshops will be held online. Apple will have a “special in-person experience” for some developers and students to watch the keynote live at Apple Park—but the event will be streamed live for the world to watch.

Update 5/23/2023: Apple has officially announced the WWDC keynote on June 5 at 10 a.m. PT. The company also sent invites to analysts, media, and special guests to attend the keynote at Apple Park.

On May 10 2023 Apple announced plans to bring Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to the iPad Pro, which is the kind of news we’d have expected Apple to reserve for the WWDC event. Does Apple’s small announcement a month before indicate that there will be big news at WWDC itself? Read on to find out what’s in store.

What is WWDC?

WWDC stands for the Worldwide Developers Conference and is dedicated to the third-party software developers that create apps for Apple’s platforms: iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc. Apple invites developers to participate in a series of classes, workshops, and sessions to learn about the system-wide changes coming the major software platforms in the coming year so they can update their apps.

WWDC is a week-long gathering, beginning with a keynote speech on Monday morning. It generally happens in early June, although the Covid pandemic led to a slight delay in 2020. In reality, while devs are at the heart of the event, it’s also a press event that Apple uses to announce its software plans and potentially some new Macs and other products to the world.

WWDC date: When is WWDC 2023?

WWDC 2023 starts on Monday, June 5 with a keynote event that will start at 10 a.m. in California. If you are wondering what time will the WWDC keynote start where you are it translates to:

• US: at 10 a.m. (PDT), 11 a.m. (MDT), noon (CDT), 1 p.m. (EDT)
• Canada: at 2 p.m. (ADT)
• UK: at 6 p.m. (BST)
• Europe: at 7 p.m. (CEST)
• India: at 10.30 p.m. (IST)
• Singapore and China: next day at 1 a.m.
• Japan: next day at 2 a.m. (JST)
• Australia: next day at 1 a.m. (AWST), 2.30 a.m. (ACST), 3 a.m. (AEST)
• New Zealand: next day at 5 a.m. (NZST)

How to watch WWDC 2023

Apple will live stream the opening keynote for all on its website (check Apple’s events page) and elsewhere, such as on YouTube and on the Apple TV app. This means you’ll be able to watch the presentation on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and even PC.

Some lucky developers will be able to watch the event live in person, but there will be a lot of competition for those tickets which will be randomly selected from those to apply and aren’t transferable.

If you want to be in with a chance of attending you need to Request to attend on the Apple Developer website. The deadline to made a request to attend the event is April 4 at 9 a.m. PDT. It is open to the following:

• Current Apple Developer Program members
• Apple Entrepreneur Camp alumni
• Swift Student Challenge winners (2020 to 2022) – 2023 challenge applicants are included in a separate random selection process for winners, in early May Apple begun alerting the lucky few of their status as winners.
• Current Apple Developer Enterprise Program members

Lucky applicants will be notified of their success in getting a ticket by April 5.

You can find out more about how to get tickets to WWDC in our FAQ.

WWDC keynote tickets have been free and randomly distributed for the past few years, but previously cost $1,599 for developers to attend and sold out very quickly. In 2022 developers were invited to watch the keynote live at Apple Park, though the event was still prerecorded. The same set up will be used in 2023.

Even without a ticket, all registered Apple developers get online access to session videos, slides, and sample code throughout the week.

Apple will share additional conference information in advance of WWDC23 through the Apple Developer app.

WWDC 2023: Software releases

WWDC is all about the software, so we can be certain that Apple will reveal details of its upcoming operating system updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, HomePod, and Apple Watch. Those updates will then be issued to developers as a beta to test, then a few weeks later a public beta will start. Eventually, the new software will be available for everyone to download in the fall (usually September for iOS/iPadOS/watchOS and October for macOS). Here’s what to expect:

iOS 17

The headliner of the event simply because of the sheer number of iPhone owners across the planet. If you’ve got an iPhone made within the past five years, you’ll likely be able to install the new version of iOS when it’s released in the fall of 2023.

Among the rumors we’ve heard about iOS 17 are that it will mainly focus on performance improvements but still bring enhancements to the Control Center, Dynamic Island, and Spotlight search, as well as updated versions of the Camera and Health apps.

But before then, there’s a whole beta-testing cycle to get through. iOS 17 will be announced at WWDC 2023, then released as a developer beta (for registered app developers only) almost immediately after the keynote. Developers will then be able to install the iOS beta and a few weeks later a public beta version will be made available for all users who want to try the new features. Our advice is to be cautious and prepared for serious flaws with the beta software–it might even brick your device.

Over the course of the next few months, the developer and public betas will go through a testing process where features will be tweaked, changed, fixed, and updated until we reach the finished iOS 17.0 public release, most likely in September.

Read all the rumors and our hopes for iOS 17 in our iOS 17 guide.

iPadOS 17

The accompanying update for iPad owners, iPadOS 17 is likely to incorporate most of the new features of iOS 17 but adapted to a larger-screen interface. When Apple’s two mobile operating systems split in 2019 they were similar in most respects, but the iPad version is heading steadily into its own realm.

Among the new features likely to arrive in iPadOS 17 are the customizable Lock Screen released in iOS 16 and other smaller enhancements. It has also been reported that the update will drop support for the 1st-gen iPad Pro (9.7- and 12.9-inch) and the 5th-gen iPad.

In 2022, Apple released iPad OS 16 a month after iOS 16, so it’s possible that the two versions don’t arrive at the same time.

Read all the rumors and our hopes for iPadOS 17 in our iPadOS 17 guide.

macOS 14

What’s Apple got in store for its follow-up to macOS Ventura? We’ll find out at WWDC 2023.

This version will be numbered macOS 14, but what is less predictable is the California landmark Apple will name the version after. So far we’ve had: Mavericks, Yosemite, El Capitan, Sierra, High Sierra, Mojave, Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey, and Ventura. It’s been reported that macOS 14 will be more of a maintenance release than a feature-packed one, so it’s possible that Apple chooses a place near Ventura. Based on the trademarks Apple has applied for, macOS Rincon or Skyline or likely.

Read all the rumors and our hopes for macOS 14 in our macOS 14 guide.

watchOS 10

The new operating system for the Apple Watch will be revealed at WWDC 2023. This is more of a niche than the iPhone, iPad, and Mac updates discussed above but could bring more health and fitness features to Apple Watch owners around the world. In April, Mark Gurman reported that watchOS 10 will have “notable changes to the user interface” and “should be a fairly extensive upgrade.”

Last year’s watchOS 9 update was available for those running a Series 4 or later. If you’ve got a Series 4 or later, hopefully, the same will be true of watchOS 10.

Read all the rumors and our hopes for watchOS 10 in our watchOS 10 guide.

tvOS 17

The lowest-profile of the five big Apple operating systems, tvOS is the platform that runs on the Apple TV.

Probably the biggest addition in last year’s tvOS 16 update was support for Matter-compatible devices and support for more gaming controllers. What will we get this year? You’ll find out at WWDC.

HomePod software version 17

Apple is also likely to update the software on the HomePod and HomePod mini alongside the other operating systems. In 2022 Apple introduced HomePod Software Version 16 which didn’t bring a lot of new features at the time, but a later update: HomePod Software Version 16.3 brought temperature and humidity sensing to the HomePod mini and more. We may hear more about Apple’s plans for the HomePod during the WWDC event–especially as Apple is rumored to planning big changes to the HomePod in 2024.

WWDC 2023: Hardware releases

WWDC tends to be a software-focused event, but Apple has often found time during its WWDC keynotes to launch hardware products too. The first few iPhone revisions—iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and iPhone 4S—were all released at WWDC, and the HomePod had its unveiling at the event in 2017 as well.

However, the event has focused on Mac releases in recent years. Apple unveiled the iMac Pro in 2017 alongside updates to the iMac, MacBook, and MacBook Pro, and announced a new Mac Pro and the Pro Display XDR in June 2019. At WWDC 2020, Apple announced the transition from Intel to Apple silicon, and WWDC 2022 saw Apple launch the M2 chip in the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.

What’s in the hardware pipeline for Apple right now? There are plenty of WWDC rumors, but what’s really coming? Here’s what we hope to see:

Reality Pro headset

This is the big one. Apple has been rumored to launch a new AR/VR headset for years, and it is finally expected to arrive sometime in 2023, and there are strong rumors that the WWDC keynote will be the big day. With an extremely high price tag, the device is expected to be mostly geared toward developers, so WWDC would be a great opportunity for Apple to debut the new device, even if it doesn’t launch until later in the year.

The headset is rumored to look like a pair of ski goggles, with 8K displays, numerous cameras, and an external battery pack, with a price tag that could top $3,000. However, it will be one of the most important product launches in years, as Apple looks beyond the iPhone into a whole new category of wearable device. It’s expected to introduce an entirely new platform of apps and services geared toward an immersive experience

If Apple launches its headset, a major component of the presentation will be the rumored xrOS (extended reality OS). Apple will outline the major features, developer tools, and strategies for the operating system, which is expected to focus on entertainment and communication.

On May 23, Apple updated its WWDC website with a new animation of the Swift logo morphing from 2D to 3D. Some think this is a big hint that Apple will showcase the headset.

Mac Pro

Over the years, new Mac Pro models have launched at WWDC and this year could be no different. By the time Apple takes the stage at the WWDC event, it will have been three years since it announced its plans to move from Intel to its own silicon, and the Mac Pro is the only Mac that hasn’t made the transition.

The latest Mac Pro rumors say the machine will have an M2 Ultra processor and a similar design to the current model. Rumors are unclear whether the high-end Mac will launch at WWDC, but the previous two models both made their debuts on the WWDC stage, so it’s a distinct possibility.

15-inch MacBook Air

Apple is said to be working on a larger version of the MacBook Air with a 15-inch display and we could see it at WWDC if it doesn’t arrive before then. We don’t know exactly what the rest of the machine will bring, but we expect it to be very similar to the current Air, possibly with the addition of an M2 Pro chip.

iMac

By the time of the WWDC keynote, the 24-inch iMac will be more than two years old. A WWDC update would make sense, but the rumors are suggesting Apple is waiting for the M3 chip before it updates the iMac, so that new Mac may not launch until later in the year.

When Apple launched the Mac Studio in 2022 it also discontinued the 27-inch iMac, but that doesn’t mean that the large iMac is dead. In fact, Apple may have plans to bring back the larger iMac. Read the rumors about Apple’s plans for a 27-inch iMac Pro. However, while Apple is reportedly working on a 42-inch iMac with an OLED display, it’s likely going to launch in 2024 or 2025.

Further reading

We’ll update this article regularly in the run-up to WWDC, so check back from time to time to see the latest news.

For a broader view of the year’s plans, check out our guide to the new Apple products coming in 2023.

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Of the big Apple events of the year, WWDC is the most reliable: In each of the past 16 Junes, like clockwork, Apple has held a big get-together for its developer partners and announced a raft of important software updates. The September iPhone launch and the March/April spring event (which didn’t happen in 2023) seem almost unpredictable by comparison.

In this article, we list the major announcements (and some of the smaller titbits) you can expect to hear about at WWDC 2023 this June. Some of these–updates to the five big Apple operating systems, most obviously–are as predictable as the timing of the event. But we reckon Apple will spring a few surprises too.

WWDC 2023 will kick off on Monday, June 5 and the entire conference and its workshops will be held online. Apple will have a “special in-person experience” for some developers and students to watch the keynote live at Apple Park—but the event will be streamed live for the world to watch.

On May 10 2023 Apple announced plans to bring Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to the iPad Pro, which is the kind of news we’d have expected Apple to reserve for the WWDC event. Does Apple’s small announcement a month before indicate that there will be big news at WWDC itself? Read on to find out what’s in store.

What is WWDC?

WWDC stands for the Worldwide Developers Conference and is dedicated to the third-party software developers that create apps for Apple’s platforms: iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc. Apple invites developers to participate in a series of classes, workshops, and sessions to learn about the system-wide changes coming the major software platforms in the coming year so they can update their apps.

WWDC is a week-long gathering, beginning with a keynote speech on Monday morning. It generally happens in early June, although the Covid pandemic led to a slight delay in 2020. In reality, while devs are at the heart of the event, it’s also a press event that Apple uses to announce its software plans and potentially some new Macs and other products to the world.

WWDC date: When is WWDC 2023?

WWDC 2023 starts on Monday, June 5 with a keynote event that will start at 10 a.m. in California. If you are wondering what time will the WWDC keynote start where you are it translates to:

• UK: at 6pm (BST)
• Europe: at 7pm (CEST)
• US: at 10am (PDT), 11am (MDT), noon (CDT), 1pm (EDT)
• Canada: at 2pm (ADT)
• India: at 10.30pm (IST)
• Singapore and China: next day at 1am
• Japan: next day at 2am (JST)
• Australia: next day at 1am (AWST), 2.30am (ACST), 3am (AEST)
• New Zealand: next day at 5am (NZST)

How to watch WWDC 2023

Apple will live stream the opening keynote for all on its website (check Apple’s events page) and elsewhere, such as on YouTube and on the Apple TV app. This means you’ll be able to watch the presentation on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and even PC.

Some lucky developers will be able to watch the event live in person, but there will be a lot of competition for those tickets which will be randomly selected from those to apply and aren’t transferable.

If you want to be in with a chance of attending you need to Request to attend on the Apple Developer website. The deadline to made a request to attend the event is April 4 at 9 a.m. PDT. It is open to the following:

• Current Apple Developer Program members
• Apple Entrepreneur Camp alumni
• Swift Student Challenge winners (2020 to 2022) – 2023 challenge applicants are included in a separate random selection process for winners, in early May Apple begun alerting the lucky few of their status as winners.
• Current Apple Developer Enterprise Program members

Lucky applicants will be notified of their success in getting a ticket by April 5 at 6 pm a.m. PDT.

You can find out more about how to get tickets to WWDC in our FAQ.

WWDC keynote tickets have been free and randomly distributed for the past few years, but previously cost $1,599 for developers to attend and sold out very quickly. In 2022 developers were invited to watch the keynote live at Apple Park, though the event was still prerecorded. The same set up will be used in 2023.

Even without a ticket, all registered Apple developers get online access to session videos, slides, and sample code throughout the week.

Apple will share additional conference information in advance of WWDC23 through the Apple Developer app.

WWDC 2023: Software releases

WWDC is all about the software, so we can be certain that Apple will reveal details of its upcoming operating system updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, HomePod, and Apple Watch. Those updates will then be issued to developers as a beta to test, then a few weeks later a public beta will start. Eventually, the new software will be available for everyone to download in the fall (usually September for iOS/iPadOS/watchOS and October for macOS). Here’s what to expect:

iOS 17

The headliner of the event simply because of the sheer number of iPhone owners across the planet. If you’ve got an iPhone made within the past five years, you’ll likely be able to install the new version of iOS when it’s released in the fall of 2023.

Among the rumors we’ve heard about iOS 17 are that it will mainly focus on performance improvements but still bring enhancements to the Control Center, Dynamic Island, and Spotlight search, as well as updated versions of the Camera and Health apps.

But before then, there’s a whole beta-testing cycle to get through. iOS 17 will be announced at WWDC 2023, then released as a developer beta (for registered app developers only) almost immediately after the keynote. Developers will then be able to install the iOS beta and a few weeks later a public beta version will be made available for all users who want to try the new features. Our advice is to be cautious and prepared for serious flaws with the beta software–it might even brick your device.

Over the course of the next few months, the developer and public betas will go through a testing process where features will be tweaked, changed, fixed, and updated until we reach the finished iOS 17.0 public release, most likely in September.

Read all the rumors and our hopes for iOS 17 in our iOS 17 guide.

iPadOS 17

The accompanying update for iPad owners, iPadOS 17 is likely to incorporate most of the new features of iOS 17 but adapted to a larger-screen interface. When Apple’s two mobile operating systems split in 2019 they were similar in most respects, but the iPad version is heading steadily into its own realm.

Among the new features likely to arrive in iPadOS 17 are the customizable Lock Screen released in iOS 16 and other smaller enhancements. It has also been reported that the update will drop support for the 1st-gen iPad Pro (9.7- and 12.9-inch) and the 5th-gen iPad.

In 2022, Apple released iPad OS 16 a month after iOS 16, so it’s possible that the two versions don’t arrive at the same time.

Read all the rumors and our hopes for iPadOS 17 in our iPadOS 17 guide.

macOS 14

What’s Apple got in store for its follow-up to macOS Ventura? We’ll find out at WWDC 2023.

This version will be numbered macOS 14, but what is less predictable is the California landmark Apple will name the version after. So far we’ve had: Mavericks, Yosemite, El Capitan, Sierra, High Sierra, Mojave, Catalina, Big Sur, Monterey, and Ventura. It’s been reported that macOS 14 will be more of a maintenance release than a feature-packed one, so it’s possible that Apple chooses a place near Ventura. Based on the trademarks Apple has applied for, macOS Rincon or Skyline or likely.

Read all the rumors and our hopes for macOS 14 in our macOS 14 guide.

watchOS 10

The new operating system for the Apple Watch will be revealed at WWDC 2023. This is more of a niche than the iPhone, iPad, and Mac updates discussed above but could bring more health and fitness features to Apple Watch owners around the world. In April, Mark Gurman reported that watchOS 10 will have “notable changes to the user interface” and “should be a fairly extensive upgrade.”

Last year’s watchOS 9 update was available for those running a Series 4 or later. If you’ve got a Series 4 or later, hopefully, the same will be true of watchOS 10.

Read all the rumors and our hopes for watchOS 10 in our watchOS 10 guide.

tvOS 17

The lowest-profile of the five big Apple operating systems, tvOS is the platform that runs on the Apple TV.

Probably the biggest addition in last year’s tvOS 16 update was support for Matter-compatible devices and support for more gaming controllers. What will we get this year? You’ll find out at WWDC.

HomePod software version 17

Apple is also likely to update the software on the HomePod and HomePod mini alongside the other operating systems. In 2022 Apple introduced HomePod Software Version 16 which didn’t bring a lot of new features at the time, but a later update: HomePod Software Version 16.3 brought temperature and humidity sensing to the HomePod mini and more. We may hear more about Apple’s plans for the HomePod during the WWDC event–especially as Apple is rumored to planning big changes to the HomePod in 2024.

WWDC 2023: Hardware releases

WWDC tends to be a software-focused event, but Apple has often found time during its WWDC keynotes to launch hardware products too. The first few iPhone revisions—iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and iPhone 4S—were all released at WWDC, and the HomePod had its unveiling at the event in 2017 as well.

However, the event has focused on Mac releases in recent years. Apple unveiled the iMac Pro in 2017 alongside updates to the iMac, MacBook, and MacBook Pro, and announced a new Mac Pro and the Pro Display XDR in June 2019. At WWDC 2020, Apple announced the transition from Intel to Apple silicon, and WWDC 2022 saw Apple launch the M2 chip in the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro.

What’s in the hardware pipeline for Apple right now? There are plenty of WWDC rumors, but what’s really coming? Here’s what we hope to see:

Reality Pro headset

This is the big one. Apple has been rumored to launch a new AR/VR headset for years, and it is finally expected to arrive sometime in 2023, and there are strong rumors that the WWDC keynote will be the big day. With an extremely high price tag, the device is expected to be mostly geared toward developers, so WWDC would be a great opportunity for Apple to debut the new device, even if it doesn’t launch until later in the year.

The headset is rumored to look like a pair of ski goggles, with 8K displays, numerous cameras, and an external battery pack, with a price tag that could top $3,000. However, it will be one of the most important product launches in years, as Apple looks beyond the iPhone into a whole new category of wearable device. It’s expected to introduce an entirely new platform of apps and services geared toward an immersive experience

If Apple launches its headset, a major component of the presentation will be the rumored xrOS (extended reality OS). Apple will outline the major features, developer tools, and strategies for the operating system, which is expected to focus on entertainment and communication.

Mac Pro

Over the years, new Mac Pro models have launched at WWDC and this year could be no different. By the time Apple takes the stage at the WWDC event, it will have been three years since it announced its plans to move from Intel to its own silicon, and the Mac Pro is the only Mac that hasn’t made the transition.

The latest Mac Pro rumors say the machine will have an M2 Ultra processor and a similar design to the current model. Rumors are unclear whether the high-end Mac will launch at WWDC, but the previous two models both made their debuts on the WWDC stage, so it’s a distinct possibility.

15-inch MacBook Air

Apple is said to be working on a larger version of the MacBook Air with a 15-inch display and we could see it at WWDC if it doesn’t arrive before then. We don’t know exactly what the rest of the machine will bring, but we expect it to be very similar to the current Air, possibly with the addition of an M2 Pro chip.

iMac

By the time of the WWDC keynote, the 24-inch iMac will be more than two years old. A WWDC update would make sense, but the rumors are suggesting Apple is waiting for the M3 chip before it updates the iMac, so that new Mac may not launch until later in the year.

When Apple launched the Mac Studio in 2022 it also discontinued the 27-inch iMac, but that doesn’t mean that the large iMac is dead. In fact, Apple may have plans to bring back the larger iMac. Read the rumors about Apple’s plans for a 27-inch iMac Pro. However, while Apple is reportedly working on a 42-inch iMac with an OLED display, it’s likely going to launch in 2024 or 2025.

Further reading

We’ll update this article regularly in the run-up to WWDC, so check back from time to time to see the latest news.

For a broader view of the year’s plans, check out our guide to the new Apple products coming in 2023.

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Best Prices Today: CopGain Dual Laptop Screen Extender

MacBooks can quickly and easily hook up to external displays for greater desk-based screen space. While the plain M1/M2 MacBooks support just one extra screen, the 16-inch MacBook Pro (M2 Max) supports up to four monitors.

On its own, the built-in 16-inch screen is gigantic compared to that on the 13-inch MacBook Air, but rather poky when you’re working on a complex spreadsheet or wanting to enjoy a big-budget streaming movie in more glory than in-flight entertainment.

What the large built-in laptop screen does offer, of course, is portability. You can’t lug that 32-inch 4K Samsung display to your local coffee shop or fit it on your airplane-seat foldout tray. You can buy portable external displays at up to 17 inches—not much larger than the laptop’s own. The INNOCN Portable Monitor 15.6-inch USB-C Laptop Monitor is one of the best.

But the CopGain Dual Laptop Screen Extender is something different: it’s a screen that physically attaches to your laptop, rather than just linking by USB cable. You can then carry around your very own dual-screen laptop in one simple if rather bulky package.

Function over form

The CopGain Dual Laptop Screen Extender isn’t a looker, but it’s quite a head-turner. With this second screen extended, I’ve had people walking past stop and gape with curiosity at my two-headed mutant MacBook. It takes some getting used to and Jony Ive would probably attack it with a claw hammer, but it would be wrong to say that this Frankenstein’s monster is ugly or doesn’t at least try to fit the Apple aesthetic.

The second screen measures 12 inches diagonally for 13-inch and 14-inch MacBooks and 14 inches for the 16-inch MacBook model. (I tested it with a 14-inch MacBook Pro.) Attaching the screen isn’t difficult but the instructions could be a lot clearer, as most people have no doubt experienced when constructing flat-pack furniture. Basically, it attaches to the laptop with a bracket that can be firmly affixed to your MacBook with a removable nano-adhesive.

The screen is nowhere near as sharp and clear as the MacBook’s own—available resolutions range from 960×540 to 1920×1080 at 60Hz. While the higher resolution offers a lot of virtual screen space, at 12 inches it is difficult to make out much. Using the lower resolution means you can see details more easily. Working with a complex Excel sheet on the second screen was a real help during video calls, or you could set it to play a movie while you work on something on the laptop’s screen. However, you wouldn’t want to work solely on the second screen or use it for editing in Photoshop.

The screen can be folded back into its special case and protected with one of two included magnetic covers—a metal cover that matches the MacBook’s own coloring, and a gray faux leather cover. This makes it easy to carry, although it significantly bulks up the otherwise slim MacBook at over half an inch and 1.87 pounds (850g). The height of the MacBook more than doubles from 0.61 inches (1.55cm) to 1.38 inches (3.5cm), and weight increases massively from 3.5 pounds (1.6kg) to 5.4 pounds (2.4kg). That’s the same heft as the original PowerBook G4 in 2001.

As with an external display, you can control the brightness, contrast, sharpness, hue, dynamic contrast ratio, color temperature, and other aspects via a small onscreen panel. How to use these functions is not obvious—you’ll need to work it out yourself by tapping and double-tapping the small scroll wheel on the screen mount.

The screen rotates about 200 degrees (less than the 270 degrees that the manufacturer claims), and will work even when folded back, meaning you could work on the MacBook’s own screen while showing the second screen on the back of the laptop—ideal if you want to show off what you are doing to someone (in mirrored mode) or let your kid watch a movie while you work (in extended mode).

Like an external display, you can set the second screen to either mirror your laptop’s screen or extend it for extra real estate. For example, in Slide Show mode presentations can be split across the two screens—one showing the full-screen slides and the other for the presenter with the next slide and notes. Just click Swap Displays in PowerPoint, depending on how you want it. This mode works best if you’re presenting to people in front of your Mac, with the screen folded back to face them.

Should you buy a CopGain Dual Laptop Screen Extender?

The CopGain Dual Laptop Screen Extender ranges from $299 to $339 depending on the size of the MacBook it will be attached to. That’s expensive for a second screen—especially one this small—but you are paying for portability and convenience rather than screen acreage.

It’s not a desktop solution. This dual-screen MacBook solution is perfect for small-group presentations and other specific on-the-move and in-meeting screen space extension needs. If you want a permanent larger screen at home or in the office, simply buy a bigger external display.

If you don’t mind bulking up and weighing down your MacBook, and have a real need for a foldable, portable second screen or want to share one laptop between two people at the same time, the Dual Laptop Screen Extender may well be your solution. It fits well and doesn’t disgrace the MacBook’s looks. But if you just need occasional extra screen space, we recommend a larger portable screen or a more permanent standard external display.

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