WWDC 2026 guide: Date, time, how to watch and what Apple could announce

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

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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 have embeded 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.

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.