If you’re an Apple fan, there are two big events to look out for every year. As it happens, 2026 is the first to begin. In just over a week, Apple will take the virtual stage to announce a slate of new features and services coming to iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches and more—Especially the AI updates. You should not expect anything new productsBut if you enjoy new software updates, WWDC is for you.
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What is WWDC?
WWDC is Apple’s worldwide developer conference. While the event is synonymous with Apple’s big keynote, it’s actually a week-long event for developers to gather, workshop, and learn about what makes Apple’s platform. In addition to the event we all watch on our computers, there’s the “Platform State of the Union,” group labs, and more than 100 sessions for developers to attend. For the rest of us, however, WWDC is the main keynote, where Apple unveils the next generation of software updates. This year, it’s likely the “27 era,” which includes iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27. (That’s a lot of OSes.)
When is WWDC?
For the past 20 years, Apple has hosted WWDC in June. This year is no different. The conference begins on Monday, June 8 and runs through Friday, June 12. The keynote itself is on Monday and will begin at 10 am PT (1 pm ET).
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How to watch WWDC 2026
While Apple invites a select group of developers and media to watch its keynote live in California, the rest of the world can tune in from the comfort of home. Apple will host a livestream of the keynote on its website as well Official YouTube Channel—although it doesn’t seem to be live yet. (It’s still early.)
