6 secret avian announcements that could be hiding in Apple’s WWDC teaser

After making us wait a week longer than last year, the countdown to WWDC can begin as Apple has given us the official word that it will take place from June 6 to 10, with the keynote likely happening on Monday at 10 a.m. PT. That’s when we’ll learn all about the newest version of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS, along with any other surprises Apple may have in store.

The teaser this year is seemingly mundane, with a stylized image of the Swift swallow silhouette against a black background. But what if there’s more to it? What if Apple is actually hiding a clue to its big announcements at WWDC inside the innocuous logo? Here are five bird-related announcements that could make an appearance during the keynote.

Apple has been reluctant to add a back catalog to Apple TV+ to take on its streaming rivals, but WWDC could be the place where it changes all that. Apple has its sights set on taking down NBC’s Peacock service with a robust catalog of shows that were once popular on the network, including “Parks and Recreation,” “Community,” and “The Golden Girls.”

Apple’s first foray into live sports begins Friday, April 8, with a Major League Baseball doubleheader, but that’s unlikely to be its only venture into live sports. There are rumors that Apple is looking to pick up the contract dropped by Verizon, and there is no shortage of bird team names that Apple could be alluding to: Falcons (pictured), Eagles, Ravens, Seahawks… you get the idea.

Speaking of sports, Apple already has a years-long contract with MLB, and what better way to promote it than by buying a Major League Baseball team and announcing it at WWDC. Again, there are numerous bird choices here, but we think the Baltimore Macs has a nice ring to it.

Another Apple TV+ venture, this time for kids and comic lovers. Apple will announce that it has bought the entire catalog of “Teen Titans Go” and will begin work on a new eighth season that will heavily feature Robin’s Birdarang.

It’s hard not to see the “Hunger Games” logo in WWDC’s Swift logo. We don’t think Apple is going to implement a battle to the death amongst its employees, but maybe it’s going to announce a new Apple TV+ series based on the popular books.

Apple may have retired the classic Mail icon in macOS Big Sur, but there’s no reason it can’t make a re-appearance in macOS 13. Maybe Apple has some cool new mail features ready to show off in whatever California landmark the next version of macOS is named after—or just wants to bring the hawk.