If you’re an Apple fan, there are two big events to watch out for each year. As it happens, the first of 2026 is about to kick off. 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—particularly AI updates. You shouldn’t expect any new products, but 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 affair meant for developers to gather, workshop, and learn about building for Apple’s platforms. In addition to the event we all watch on our computer, there’s the “Platforms State of the Union,” group labs, and over 100 sessions for developers to attend. For the rest of us, however, WWDC is one main keynote, where Apple unveils the next generation of software updates. This year, that’s likely the “27 era,” including 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 starts on Monday, June 8, and runs through Friday, June 12. The keynote itself is on Monday and will commence at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET).
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 as from its official YouTube channel—though it doesn’t seem to be live just yet. (It’s still early.)
