Check out Apple’s WWDC 2017 in sketchnotes

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What an action-packed week of WWDC
What an action-packed week of WWDC
Photo: Andy McNally

What an amazing week it was at this year’s Apple WWDC, which returned to San Jose, California.  It was a week packed with events, announcements, developers, Apple Fans, and sketchnotes.  Take a look back at the week in sketchnotes.

Keynote

The keynote has primarily focused on software for the past several years, and this year was no different. Apple announced updates to watchOS, tvOS, macOS, and iOS. New products were introduced this year with the announcements of the iPad Pro 10.5 inch, the iMac Pro, and HomePod.   See more of the Keynote sketchnotes here.

Apple WWDC 2017 sketchnote
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Software Fundamentals & Refinements

Monday afternoon, Apple brought developers up to speed with the Platform State of the Union Address. The focus of the address was on software fundamentals and refinements to all of Apple’s software platforms. The iPad received much of the focus for the upcoming iOS 11 making it the biggest iPad release to date. Developer tools were enhanced with the updates to Swift 4 and Xcode 9. Kids of all ages can learn Swift with Swift Playgrounds, which can connect to robots, drones, and other bluetooth devices.

Apple WWDC 2017 Platforms State of the Union sketchnotes
Andy McNally/ Cult of Mac
Photo: Andy McNally/Cult of Mac

WWDC Sessions

Attending the WWDC is an opportunity to learn about the new software updates, software tools, and design tips in the many sessions offered to attendees and online. Check out the collection of this year’s session videos here. Here are a few of the sketchnotes from the amazing sessions that Apple’s knowledgeable staff presented this year.

Apple WWDC 2017 designing for Games session visual notes
Design Tips for Great Game session
Photo: Andy McNally/Cult of Mac
What's new in Swift 4 sketchnote
Here’s the latest on Swift 4, the latest version of Apple’s programming language, done up in sketchnotes.
Photo: Andy McNally/Cult of Mac
Design for Everyone Apple WWDC visual notes
Design for Everyone, tips for creating inclusive apps.
Photo: Andy McNally/Cult of Mac
Apple WWDC Designing Sound session visual notes
Designing Sound session exploring how sounds convey feeling.
Photo: Andy McNally
Apple WWDC Designing Sound session visual notes
Keep sound in mind as you design your apps.
Photo: Andy McNally

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