WWDC 2026 guide: Date, time, how to watch and what Apple could announce
The next Apple Event is WWDC, with the keynote scheduled for 10am PT on Monday, June 8, as confirmed by Apple. The company is expected to unveil details of the updates to iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS coming later in 2026.
This year’s keynote is expected to focus heavily on AI, as Apple looks to address delays surrounding Siri and Apple Intelligence. Reports suggest Apple may preview a more advanced Siri with chatbot capabilities, alongside additional AI features and improvements to Apple Intelligence.
Following the keynote, developers will be able to install the first beta versions of the new software, with a public beta for those participating in Apple’s beta software likely to follow in July ahead of the full release in the fall.
In this guide, we cover everything expected at WWDC 2026 and how to watch the keynote live.
What to expect from WWDC 2026 at a glance
- Apple’s WWDC keynote begins at 10am PT on Monday, June 8, 2026.
- The event will likely stream live on Apple’s website..
- Apple is expected to preview iOS 27, macOS 27 and updates to its other operating systems.
- The software updates are rumored to focus on stability.
- Apple is also expected to introduce new AI features and major Siri updates.
- There may also be new Mac hardware announcements.
What is WWDC?
WWDC, or Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, is Apple’s annual event where the company previews the software updates coming later in the year. The conference is primarily aimed at developers, giving them an early look at new features and tools so they can update their apps accordingly.
While developer-focused, the keynote has also become a major consumer-facing showcase, offering Apple users an early glimpse at the new features and experiences coming to their devices.
WWDC 2026 date and time
- WWDC runs from June 8 to June 12, 2026
- The WWDC Keynote starts at 10am PT on Monday June 8
The keynote will start at the usual time of 10am in California. If you are wondering what time will the WWDC keynote start where you are, use this as a quick reference:
- U.S.: 10 a.m. (PDT), 11 a.m. (MDT), 12 p.m. (CDT), 1 p.m. (EDT)
- Canada: 2 p.m. (ADT)
- U.K.: 6 p.m. (BST)
- Europe: 7 p.m. (CEST)
- India: 10:30 p.m. (IST)
- Singapore and China: 1 a.m. the next day (SGT/CST)
- Japan: 2 a.m. the next day (JST)
- Australia: 1 a.m. the next day (AWST), 2:30 a.m. the next day (ACST), 3 a.m. the next day (AEST)
- New Zealand: 5 a.m. the next day (NZST)
How to watch WWDC 2026
You can watch the WWDC keynote live on your screen.
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Apple will livestream the WWDC 2026 keynote across multiple platforms, including its website, YouTube, the Apple TV app and the Apple Developer app. This means you’ll be able to watch the presentation on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and even a Windows PC.
If you miss the event, the keynote will be available to watch on demand shortly after it ends.
Ahead of the event, we will embed Apple’s YouTube livestream at the top of this article so you can watch it easily. We will also be running a live blog, bringing you real-time updates along with our analysis and commentary.
Where to watch
- Apple.com: Watch the keynote live on Apple’s website.
- Apple TV App: Available on Apple TV, smart TVs, iPhone, iPad and Mac.
- YouTube: Stream the keynote on Apple’s YouTube channel.
- Other platforms: You can watch via recent versions of Chrome or Firefox (supporting MSE, H.264 and AAC) by visiting Apple’s website.
- Apple Developer App and Website: Developers can watch the keynote as well as the Platforms State of the Union and all WWDC sessions that take place after the keynote.
Biggest WWDC rumors: At a glance
- OS updates: The next generation of operating systems, including iOS 27 and macOS 27, are expected to focus on stability and battery life rather than big changes.
- Siri Chatbot Evolution: Siri is rumored to finally evolve into a full-fledged chatbot with on-screen awareness and personal context understanding.
- Google Gemini Integration: Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology are said to be helping to power future Apple Intelligence features.
- Mac mini and Mac Studio updates: These two Macs, beloved of developers, are overdue an update that may arrive at WWDC.
What will Apple announce at WWDC 2026?
WWDC 2026 is expected to focus mainly on Apple’s next-generation operating systems, including iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27 and visionOS 27, with a major emphasis on artificial intelligence.
The biggest spotlight will likely be on Apple Intelligence and a redesigned Siri. Apple is expected to rebuild Siri around modern large language models (LLMs), giving it more conversational, context-aware and reliable responses while preserving privacy through on-device processing and Private Cloud Compute.
Rumoured Siri upgrades include chatbot-style interactions, on-screen awareness, personalised context, deeper app controls and expanded smart home integration.
While WWDC is software-focused, Apple could also unveil updated Mac mini and Mac Studio models, though supply issues may delay hardware launches.
Here’s what we expect Apple to reveal at this year’s event, from software and hardware to the possibility of entirely new products.
What changes are coming to Siri & Apple Intelligence?
A major focus of WWDC 2026 is expected to be Apple’s expanded push into AI, centred on a redesigned Siri and broader Apple Intelligence upgrades. Apple is reportedly rebuilding Siri around modern large language models (LLMs) to improve natural language understanding, contextual awareness and reliability, while continuing to prioritise privacy through on-device processing and Private Cloud Compute.
Many of these features were originally expected in 2024 and 2025 but have reportedly been delayed until 2026. Following Apple’s reported partnership with Google, the company is expected to use customised versions of Google’s Gemini models to support next-generation AI features without relying directly on Google’s cloud infrastructure.
The upgraded Siri is expected to feature a more conversational interface, improved app integration and greater awareness of on-screen content and personal context.
Rumoured capabilities include:
- More chatbot-like, conversational interactions.
- A redesigned Siri interface, potentially with a dedicated “Ask” button.
- On-screen awareness to understand and respond to visible content.
- Personalised responses using information from messages, mail and user history.
- Expanded in-app actions through deeper App Intents integration.
- Greater smart home integration with future Apple devices.
Beyond Siri, Apple Intelligence is expected to bring deeper AI integration across apps, smarter on-device tools and new APIs for developers.
What software updates are coming at WWDC?
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iOS 27
The centerpiece of iOS 27 is expected to be the conversational version of Siri. Other new features include:
- Performance and stability improvements: Rumored to be a major focus, with Apple aiming for smoother performance, better battery life, and fewer bugs rather than a huge redesign.
- AI-powered enhancements: Could arrive in apps like Safari, Wallet, Camera, and Shortcuts, making tasks more automated and personalized.
- Accessibility improvements: May include more advanced voice controls and better hands-free interaction throughout the system.
- Camera app customization: Rumored, allowing users to rearrange controls and personalize the shooting interface.
- Interface refinements: Apple’s “Liquid Glass” design language may improve readability and customization options.
- Future hardware support: Preparation for foldable iPhones and more advanced multitasking features.
- Compatibility changes: May drop support for older devices such as the iPhone 11 series and the 2020 iPhone SE.
macOS
macOS 27 is expected to bring deep AI integration, the new Siri, and performance improvements, including:
- Performance & Stability: macOS 27 is expected to focus heavily on stability, performance, and reliability, similar to Apple’s past “Snow Leopard” refinement-style updates.
- Support: Apple will reportedly drop support for Intel Macs, making macOS 27 exclusive to Apple Silicon (M1 or newer).
- Interface: The update may refine Apple’s Liquid Glass interface and improve AI-powered productivity features.
- Future hardware support: macOS 27 could also prepare for future hardware, including rumored touchscreen MacBooks and better multitasking support.
watchOS 27
Those Siri developments will no doubt feature heavily in the Apple Watch operating system. In addition we expect:
- Performance & Stability: As with the other OS updates, expect bug fixes, battery efficiency, speed, and stability improvements.
- Health app overhaul: The Apple Watch is likely to benefit from Apple’s promised overhaul of the Health app, including a redesigned interface, a health coach, and more insights.
- Improved heart-rate tracking: Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has indicated this is coming.
- Readiness score: AI powered “readiness” score based on sleep quality, heart rate and other factors, similar to the Body Battery feature offered by Garmin.
- Satellite features: Maps and photo sharing over satellite could be coming.
iPadOS 27
Many of the AI and Siri-related features expected in iOS 27 are also likely to arrive in iPadOS 27. However, Apple is expected to place a stronger emphasis on productivity, multitasking and professional workflows, taking advantage of the iPad’s larger display and growing role as a creative device.
Expected improvements include:
- Enhanced multitasking: Further moves toward desktop-style workflows, including more flexible window management and improved multi-app support for professional applications.
- Improved background processing: Users may be able to render projects, export video and run intensive tasks in the background without interrupting other work.
- Files app upgrades: Rumoured improvements include better project organisation, enhanced external drive support and more advanced file management tools.
- Expanded AI integration: Apple Intelligence features are expected to be integrated more deeply across productivity and creative apps, with smarter contextual tools and AI-assisted workflows.
- Apple Pencil AI features: Rumours suggest Apple could add AI-assisted handwriting, drawing or note summarisation tools to the Apple Pencil.
- Touch-first features: Apple is expected to continue improving touch-based productivity tools and interfaces, potentially laying the groundwork for future Touchscreen MacBooks rumoured for 2026 or 2027.
tvOS 27, HomePodOS 27, visionOS 27 and other platforms
Updates across Apple’s home and spatial computing platforms are also expected. These are also likely to be impacted by the Siri and AI enhancements coming in fall 2026.
- New Apple TV hardware: The next Apple TV is said to have been delayed to accommodate the upcoming Siri improvements.
- AI powered recommendations: The Apple TV app already shows which service content is available on, but it could become even more powerful with personalised, AI-driven recommendations.
- HomeHub software: Apple TV or HomePod devices could further evolve as the centre of the smart home, acting as a more capable and intelligent home hub.
WWDC hardware updates: Will Apple launch new hardware?
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WWDC tends to be a software-focused event, so new hardware is never guaranteed. In addition, Apple has already completed a major spring launch cycle in March 2026, which included the MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e, M4 iPad Air, and M5 Pro/Max MacBook Pro models. However, there are still several hardware products that are rumored or expected to appear at the June 2026 event.
Expected Mac Updates
Based on current release cycles and expert analysis, several Mac models are due for an M5-series upgrade, however, global RAM shortages could impact on Apple’s ability to release these updates in June, so the launches could be pushed back to later in 2026.
- Mac Studio: The professional desktop is expected to gain the M5 Max and M5 Ultra chip.
- Mac mini: The compact desktop is expected to benefit from a M5 and M5 Pro update.
- iMac: The consumer-focused all-in-one is a candidate for an M5 chip refresh.
Other rumored products
- Smart Glasses and Wearables: Reports from late 2025 suggested Apple might provide a “first glimpse of its smart glasses” soon. Given the developer focus of WWDC, a preview of the software platform for these glasses or a new AI-powered pendant is possible.
- Home Automation: Apple is reportedly developing a new home hub and a doorbell camera featuring Face ID, which could be integrated into the broader HomeKit discussions at the conference.
- HomePod/HomeHub: There are lots of rumors about different products, from a HomePod with a display to a screen with a robot arm.
Developer Tools and APIs
For developers, Apple typically introduces new versions of Xcode and updated Swift frameworks.
- Updated APIs: APIs are likely to be updated to allow third-party apps to integrate more deeply with Apple’s identity and payment systems.
- Metal Updates: Metal, a key technology for Mac game developers, enabling features like MetalFX Frame Interpolation, will likely see further expansion at WWDC.
Also read: The 10 most significant WWDC software announcements of all time
The end of Intel inside…
Intel no longer manufactures the primary processors for Apple’s current product lineup, as Apple completed its transition to in-house “Apple silicon” back in 2023. Macs that feature Intel processors will not be able to run macOS 27 (there were only a few that could run macOS 26).
While Apple will no longer support Macs with Intel chips with the next version of macOS, there are reports that Apple and Intel have reached an agreement to work together, with Intel manufacturing some Apple-designed chips as a foundry partner.
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What is WWDC?
WWDC stands for the Worldwide Developers Conference and is dedicated to the third-party software and hardware developers that create apps and accessories for Apple’s platforms: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, HomePod and Vision Pro.
At the event Apple previews the software that will be coming to iPhones, Macs, iPads, Apple Watches, and so on, later in the year. A beta program starts after the event so that developers can start testing the new software, find out ways to use new features, and make sure it works with their apps.
Sometimes Apple launches new hardware at WWDC, but the key focus is always software.
What happens at WWDC?
The event typically begins with a high-profile keynote presentation that provides a “sneak peek” at the next versions of Apple’s software.
Beyond the announcements, it is a week-long conference designed for the global developer community to learn about new technologies and APIs. Apple hosts a number of events at WWDC including the Platforms State of the Union, additional developer sessions and group labs.
What is the tagline for this year’s WWDC?
This year Apple has issued an invite to the keynote with the tagline: Coming Bright Up.
The invitation’s prominent Swift logo suggests major Swift programming language updates.
The cryptic tagline could refer to Siri, which is said to be getting a new glowing Dynamic Island interface design.
What time does WWDC start in the U.K.?
Apple’s 10am start in California translates to 6pm in the U.K.
How long is the WWDC keynote?
The WWDC Keynote is usually a long one because Apple has so much to cover. Recent examples include:
- 1 hour, 45 minutes in 2025
- 1 hour, 50 minutes in 2024
- 2 hours in 2023
We expect that 2026’s WWDC keynote will be a long one, especially with the major AI related announcements expected.
What happened at WWDC 2025
This event was particularly significant due to a massive visual overhaul and a change in how Apple names its software. It included:
- The “Liquid Glass” Redesign: Apple introduced a new design language called Liquid Glass, which brought translucent, reflective, and glossy elements across all platforms . This aesthetic features curved “squircles,” glass-like layers that react to content beneath them, and a fully transparent menu bar in macOS.
- Unified Version Numbering: Starting with the 2025 event, Apple synchronized the version numbers of all its operating systems to reflect the upcoming year. Consequently, the successors to iOS 18 and macOS 15 were named iOS 26 and macOS 26 Tahoe.
- Apple Intelligence and Siri: While Apple continued to integrate AI features—such as AI-powered battery management and smarter Reminders—the long-awaited “New Siri” revamp faced further delays. Reports following the event indicated that the more conversational, context-aware version of Siri might not arrive until late 2026 or 2027.
Key Software Features included:
- macOS 26 Tahoe: Introduced a significant overhaul to Spotlight, new mobile apps for the Mac (like Journal), and “Live Translation” for real-time communication in FaceTime and Messages.
- iPadOS 26: Added “Mac-like” multitasking, allowing apps like Final Cut Pro to continue intensive processes in the background, and replaced the circular cursor with a desktop-style arrow .
watchOS 26: Opened the Apple Watch Control Center to third-party widgets for the first time, allowing apps like Spotify or Strava to offer one-tap toggles
Who should watch WWDC
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is a cornerstone event for anyone deeply embedded in the Apple ecosystem, ranging from professional software creators to casual device owners. While the week-long program is technically dense, the opening keynote is designed for a global audience.
WWDC is considered the second-biggest event on Apple’s calendar, surpassed only by the fall iPhone launch. It’s the event to watch if you want to get insight into Apple’s long-term strategic vision. If you own an iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, or Apple TV, the WWDC keynote is highly relevant because it give you a sneak peek at the new software coming to your devices later in the year.
How to attend WWDC
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WWDC is primarily a digital event with all registered Apple developers able to get online access to session videos, slides, and sample code throughout the week.
There is usually an in-person event at Apple Park though. If you want to attend WWDC and the keynote in person you have to enter a lottery and apply for a ticket to attend the keynote alongside other developers. There is a lot of competition for those tickets, which are randomly selected from those who apply and aren’t transferable. The good news is that tickets are free, at least.
To be in with a chance of attending, it is necessary to enter the lottery, for which you have to apply through Apple’s website. Eligibility is generally restricted to the following groups:
- Current members of the Apple Developer Program or Apple Developer Enterprise Program.
- Apple Entrepreneur Camp alumni.
- Swift Student Challenge winners (who are often included in a separate selection process, with notifications typically sent in May).
The lottery for tickets allocated for 2025 started at the end of March and those interested had to apply by the beginning of April. The lucky applicants were notified of their success in getting a ticket at the beginning of April.
Apple invites developers to participate in a series of classes, workshops, and sessions to learn about the system-wide changes coming to the major software platforms in the coming year so they can update their apps. Some lucky developers even get to watch the event live in person.
You can find out more about how to get tickets to WWDC in our FAQ. Apple will share additional conference information in advance of WWDC26 through the Apple Developer app.
Apple usually confirms the date for WWDC around the end of March when it allows developers to enter a lottery and apply for a ticket to attend the keynote. Those who qualify have until the beginning of April to apply for tickets. We explain how current Apple Developer Program members, Apple Developer Enterprise Program members and Swift Student Challenge winners are able to apply for free tickets below.
How much does WWDC cost to attend
The format of WWDC has shifted significantly in recent years. While it was once a paid event costing $1,599 with tickets that sold out instantly, the modern conference is primarily an online experience.
Even without a lottery win, all registered developers receive online access to session videos, sample code, and workshops throughout the week
When was WWDC last held
In recent years Apple has held WWDC in early June.
- WWDC 2026: June 8-12
- WWDC 2025: June 9-13
- WWDC 2024: June 10-14
- WWDC 2023: June 5-9
- WWDC 2022: June 6-10
- WWDC 2021: June 7-11
- WWDC 2020: June 22-26
- WWDC 2019: June 3-7
- WWDC 2018: June 4-8
Apple has held a WWDC event every year since 1983. Over the past couple of decades WWDC has generally been held in June, with only one exception.
| WWDC | October 1983 | May 1995 | June 2007 | June 2019 |
| April 1984 | May 1996 | June 2008 | June 2020 (online) | |
| May 1985 | May 1997 | June 2009 | June 2021 (online) | |
| May 1986 | May 1998 | June 2010 | June 2022 | |
| May 1987 | May 1999 | June 2011 | June 2023 | |
| May 1988 | May 2000 | June 2012 | June 2024 | |
| May 1989 | May 2001 | June 2013 | June 2025 | |
| May 1990 | May 2002 | June 2014 | ||
| May 1991 | June 2003 | June 2015 | ||
| May 1992 | June 2004 | June 2016 | ||
| May 1993 | June 2005 | June 2017 | ||
| May 1994 | August 2006 | June 2018 |
For a broader view of the year’s plans, check out our guide to the new Apple products coming this year.
We’ll update this article regularly in the run-up to WWDC, so check back to see the latest news.
