How to Watch WWDC 2026 Live

Posted on May 29, 2026 by resourcefulman

If you’re an Apple fan, you’re treated to two major events each year. The first, in 2026, is just around the corner. In just over a week, Apple will take to the virtual stage to announce a host of new features and services for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and other devices— especially AI-related updates . Don’t expect any new products , but if you enjoy software updates, WWDC is for you.

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What is WWDC?

WWDC is Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference. While the event is often associated with Apple’s main keynote, it’s actually a weeklong gathering for developers, where they can gather, work on projects, and learn about developing apps for Apple platforms. Beyond the keynote itself, which we all watch on our computers, there’s the “State of the Platforms” event, group labs, and over 100 developer sessions. For everyone else, WWDC is just one 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 operating systems.)

When is WWDC?

For the past 20 years, Apple has held WWDC in June. This year is no exception. The conference begins on Monday, June 8th, and runs through Friday, June 12th. The keynote itself takes place on Monday, beginning at 10:00 AM PT (1:00 PM ET).

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