WWDC 2026: Date, time, livestream details and expected announcements at Apple's biggest event of the year

Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2026 or WWDC 2026 will begin on June 8, with the iPhone-maker expected to unveil major software updates and new Apple Intelligence features. The company’s annual developer event will start with a keynote presentation on June 8 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time and 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Like last year, WWDC 2026 will mainly be held online, though Apple will invite selected developers, students and media members to Apple Park in Cupertino, California. The event is expected to focus heavily on artificial intelligence upgrades, including a smarter version of Siri and new AI tools across Apple devices.

WWDC 2026: Date and time

As announced by the company, Apple WWDC 2026 event will kickstart on June 8. The event's telecast will begin at 10am PT.

WWDC 2026: How to watch live

Apple will livestream the keynote presentation through Apple.com, the Apple Developer app, the Apple Developer website, Apple TV and YouTube. The keynote is expected to give the first official look at iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27 and visionOS 27.

Soon after the keynote ends, Apple is expected to release the first developer beta versions of the new software updates for testing.

WWDC 2026: Apple Intelligence and Siri updates expected

One of the biggest expected announcements at WWDC 2026 is a major Siri upgrade powered by Apple Intelligence.

Reports suggest Siri may finally gain features Apple first announced during the iOS 18 cycle, including personal context awareness, the ability to understand what is on the screen and deeper integration between apps.

Apple is also expected to introduce a chatbot-style version of Siri that could work similarly to AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude. The company may redesign Siri’s interface and reportedly launch a standalone Siri app for the first time.

WWDC 2026: New AI features across apps

Apple is also expected to announce several AI-powered features across its apps and devices. According to reports, the Camera app could gain a dedicated Siri-powered Visual Intelligence section, while the Photos app may receive AI editing tools. Similarly, Apple Wallet is also expected to add an option to scan physical passes and create digital versions.

According to reports, iOS 27 may also focus on performance, stability and battery improvements alongside new AI features.

WWDC 2026: What to expect for iPad, Mac and Apple Watch

We can also expect many of the AI features coming in iOS 27 to also arrive in iPadOS 27 and macOS 27. Meanwhile, watchOS 27 is rumored to bring new watch faces including a refreshed Modular Ultra face that has a bigger time display and more complications.