International Developer Conference, also known by real name International Developers Conference, is scheduled to celebrate this year's program next June.
Year after year, those of Cupertino use the event to present all the news of their apps (iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS …) and also provide an opportunity for developers to work with Apple experts.
However, this 2020 could be something different and the fact that a coronavirus outage could endanger its celebration. This has already happened with other tech events like MWC in Barcelona or Google I / O. Will Apple decide to cancel WWDC 2020?
Why doesn't Apple cancel WWDC 2020?
An outbreak of coronavirus that began in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019, also known as CCIDID-19, has had a major impact on international travel and mass meetings in public places.
Italy has already announced that it will close its schools for 10 days and the Serie A football games will be played with the infield over the next few days. Some countries also impose restrictions on the spread of the virus, such as border closures.
The technology sector is also affected. The World Congress, the most important mobile industry event, was canceled in February; Google has announced that it will not be hosting its annual I / O event; Facebook postponed its F8 event; and Microsoft will do all of its conferences online.
All eyes are now on Apple, which is scheduled for June for the biggest event on their campus this year. WWDC attracts thousands of developers from around the world every year to California.
Several reports are being circulated to ensure that, due to Apple's production in China, the introduction of new products for 2020 can be delayed. In addition, it can also be fewer units than usual.
Will Apple cancel WWDC 2020?
The risk of organizing an event in a protected area with attendees from countries where coronavirus cases have been detected is obvious. One of the best ways to contain a pandemic and to prevent it from pandemic is to reduce travel and mass meetings.
WWDC is usually held in the first week of June, which may seem like enough time for all coronavirus outbreaks to be controlled. Now, without a known cure or medicine, nothing is guaranteed.
The apple company is currently celebrating its main event in a hall built for that on the Apple campus. The enclosed area is enabled for live streaming and on to broadcast theirs keys presented
If concerns about coronavirus development continue, Apple would be ready to turn WWDC into a simple Internet broadcaster that would not require attendees to travel to California.
Obviously, if this is the case, developers who had planned to leave would not enjoy the opportunity to speak to Apple experts in person, but surely a large Apple company could think of a solution.
As we mentioned, it all depends on how the coronavirus develops. We are confident that the senior management of Tim Cook and Apple will continue to monitor the situation to make the best decision.