And the virtual event may be the start of more to come. The answer, judging by the reaction I've heard from developers, industry analysts, users and even many of us journalists who've also rushed for seats: Yep.
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This is why Apple's decision to host a virtual version of WWDC this year in a nod to social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic - and after Facebook and Google canceled their developer events in May - was viewed as a kind of moment in tech land.Ĭould Apple, whose slickly staged events have set a high bar for product unveilings, pull off a virtual keynote with the flourish and flair of its in-person extravaganzas and without the clapping crowds? Could Apple come up with a model for delivering product news that the rest of the industry might copy while we're in lockdown? Would reporters, investors and partners tune in and find something interesting to watch, without first being plied with gourmet pastries, vegan snacks and high-octane espressos brewed by Cafe Mac baristas? I can say from personal experience that the running crowd of enthusiastic Apple fans, some of whom have literally knocked me down to the carpeted ground in their rush to get a seat up front near company executives and celebrity guests, has clocked in at five minutes - or less. If you've ever wondered how quickly 5,000 seats in a convention center auditorium can fill up, Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference is a good gauge. This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET's complete coverage from and about Apple's annual developers conference.