Apple has announced that its pre-WWDC Swift Student Challenge will next open on February 8, 2027, and that it will no longer be limited to just iOS and iPadOS apps. Apple has announced its Swift Challenge 2027 dates - image credit: Apple. Every year, Apple's Swift Student Challenge promotes app development and then celebrates winners in the run-up to WWDC . The challenge is not open for long, however, and in 2027 it will run from February 8 to February 28. Apple has also announced that the 2027 contest will be open to apps for any of its platforms. So instead of chiefly iOS , students will now get to submit for the Mac , Apple Watch , Apple TV , and Apple Vision Pro , as well as the iPhone and iPad . Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple today announced the Swift Student Challenge for 2027 , with submissions set to be accepted from February 8 to February 28, 2027. The Swift Student Challenge is an annual contest that gives young developers worldwide a chance to show off their creativity and app development skills by creating an app. Apple says students should submit an app built in Xcode or Swift Playground that can be experienced within three minutes. Students can submit an app for any platform this year, which is new. In prior years, apps were designed for iOS devices. Ahead of the contest, Apple is offering students tutorials and Meet with Apple online sessions to learn new coding intelligence features and get inspiration for their projects. There are also Develop in Swift tutorials covering Swift UI, AI and machine learning, and spatial computing. Apple will select winners who "demonstrate excellence in innovation, creativity, social impact, or inclusivity." A group of Distinguished Winners will be invited to Apple Park in Cupertino, California to attend Apple's WWDC 2027 event. Rules and eligibility details can be found on the Swift Student Challenge website . Apple hasn't announced dates for WWDC 2027, but the event is typically held in June. In 2027, Apple will announce iOS 28, iPadOS 28, macOS 28, and other '28 software updates. Tag: Swift Student Challenge Related Forum: Apple, Inc and Tech Industry This article, " Apple Announces Swift Student Challenge Ahead of WWDC 2027 " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Earlier today, it was once again reported that the next-generation iPad Air will be equipped with an OLED display , albeit with a 60Hz refresh rate. That is not all, of course, with the new iPad mini announced last month likely providing us with a preview of some other upgrades coming to the iPad Air in the first half of 2027. Below, we have outlined 10 new features that are likely for the next iPad Air: OLED display with more vivid colors and increased contrast ratio, but likely 60Hz still Thinner bezels around the display Nano-texture display option for reduced glare M5 chip: up to 20% faster performance compared to the M4 chip in the current model Approximately 15% thinner and 15% lighter design compared to the current model Acoustic Display: screen vibrations produce sound, no speaker holes IP67-rated water and dust resistance Apple's C2 modem in cellular models with "meaningfully faster uploads" compared to Apple's previous C1X modem Adaptive True Tone flash for improved photos and document scanning Fast-charging support: up to 50% in 30 minutes with a 35W or higher adapter A specific timeframe for the next iPad Air has yet to be rumored, but an announcement in March or April next year is a reasonable guess. Related Roundup: iPad Air Buyer's Guide: iPad Air (Neutral) Related Forum: iPad This article, " Next iPad Air Likely to Have These 10 New Features " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
