Apple may introduce its own web browser during WWDC 2022

Six days left until the first conference WWDC 2022, in which Apple will likely release some new software and possibly hardware. It’s a fact that those from Cupertino are announcing iOS 16, iPadOS 16, watchOS 8, macOS 13, and possibly RealityOS – even though Kuo says no. However, in the past few hours, a rumor has begun to circulate that, if confirmed, could cause an uproar on the Internet. And that’s what Apple may finally introduce its own web browser.

The information comes from Robert Scoble, who apparently has reliable information about the announcements that we will see during WWDC 2022. Via Twitter, the aforementioned mentioned that, in addition to RealityOS, Apple will also introduce its web browser, a proposal that will allow compete in an area almost entirely dominated by Google; although Microsoft Bing tried to get a piece of the pie.

“Oh, and there will be a new search engine. Will Siri finally become “smart”? Hmm,” he said.

Apple search engine appeared many years ago

It’s worth noting that this isn’t the first time we’ve heard of Apple’s web search engine. Evidence was found in 2014 crawler – a bot that collects and analyzes information from websites – is owned by Apple, although the company has never commented on this issue. Years later, in 2020, an iOS 14 feature hinted that those led by Tim Cook were learning how the search engine worked. Financial Timesmeanwhile, reported that Apple is redoubling efforts in this regard.

“As a result of an invaluable change in the latest version of the iPhone operating system, iOS 14, Apple has begun displaying native search results and direct web links when users enter queries from their home screen. The ability to search the web marks a major milestone for Apple. internal development and could become the basis for a more complex attack on Google. The Silicon Valley company is hiding its internal projects, but the move adds to growing evidence that it is working to create a competitor to Google’s search engine. the aforementioned medium.

The source added that Apple has hired a key employee from Google to lead Siri. Near John Giannandrea, who led the Mountain View Search Division. And what does this have to do with Apple’s web browser? Well, Siri will be fully integrated with it.

For now, yes, everything should be taken calmly while we wait for a possible announcement from Apple. WWDC 2022 will start later June 6 at 19:00 in Spain and at 12:00 in Mexico.. Of course here in hypertext We will have all coverage.