Apple Announces WWDC 2010 - ‘Kicks Off June 7’

Apple has confirmed via one of its rare press releases that June 7 will see the company hold its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco’s Moscone West. According to Apple’s SVP of iPhone software, this year’s event is set to offer devs a number of in-depth sessions and hands-on working labs revolving around iPhone OS 4. The iPad will also be featured at this year’s WWDC, as will be Mac OS X.

From Apple’s official announcement…

“CUPERTINO, California—April 28, 2010—Apple today announced that it will hold its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) June 7 through June 11 at San Francisco’s Moscone West. The five-day conference includes the first ever iPad development sessions and hands-on working labs for iPhone OS 4, as well as Mac OS X core technology labs.”

“This year’s WWDC offers developers in-depth sessions and hands-on working labs to learn more about iPhone OS 4, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system,” said Scott Forstall, Apple’s senior vice president of iPhone Software. “WWDC provides a unique opportunity for developers to work side-by-side with Apple engineers and interface designers to make their iPhone and iPad apps even better.”

The company has enumerated sessions offered in support of the five technology tracks. These include Application Frameworks, Internet & Web, Graphics & Media, Developer Tools and Core OS.

In addition, Apple will announce five iPad and five iPhone Apple Design Award winners, whom will be selected from the App Store based on criteria that includes design, technical excellence, innovation, quality, technology adoption and performance. According to the Mac maker, there is no requirement to enter the Apple Design Awards, so every iPhone and / or iPad developer should keep their fingers crossed.

Visit Apple here to learn more about WWDC 2010, and how to book a spot for the five-day ride.