Watch WWDC for MDM Changes
Rumors say Apple may unveil a major software and device management overhaul at WWDC on June 8 — changes that could affect MDM workflows and mass configuration across school fleets. (timesofindia.indiatimes.com) (news.laodong.vn)
Apple’s long-term push to Declarative Device Management (DDM) — first framed by Apple as the successor to legacy MDM commands — is now being cited as the platform-level direction for device control. (computerworld.com) Microsoft’s Intune team publicly advised admins to migrate to DDM after Apple signaled deprecation of certain MDM software-update commands in OS 26. (techcommunity.microsoft.com) Apple’s OS 26 family introduced device migration tools that let devices move between MDM servers without a factory erase, preserving apps and user data during transitions. (9to5mac.com) Migration mechanisms include enforced migration deadlines with persistent user prompts, full‑screen modals or reboot requirements if migration is delayed, and preservation of Activation Lock and FileVault keys during transfer. (fleetdm.com) Apple Business Manager and Apple School Manager received new APIs and managed‑account improvements designed to support bulk enrollment and tighter identity handling for education customers. (computerworld.com) MDM vendors and industry writeups say the combination of DDM, no‑wipe migrations, and ABM/ASM API changes reduces the technical barriers to switching or consolidating MDM providers for large fleets. (fleetdm.com)
