How to watch WWDC 2026 — and what announcements to expect

Not long ago, Google hosted its big software show for the year, Google I/O 2026, and now it’s Apple’s turn with WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) 2026.

This annual developer conference runs from Monday (June 8) until Friday (June 12), but it’s the keynote that’s of most interest to us, as it’s here that the biggest software-related announcements are typically made. This year, these announcements will likely concern iOS 27, macOS 27, and more, with AI featuring prominently.

Below, you’ll find full details of how to tune into the WWDC 2026 keynote, followed by what to expect from Apple's upcoming showcase.

How to watch WWDC 2026

The WWDC 2026 keynote will be held at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, but you don’t need an invite or to be physically present to watch, as it will also be streamed online.

It starts at 1pm ET / 10am PT / 6pm BST on Monday, June 8, which is 3am AEST on Tuesday, June 9 for those in Australia.

You can tune into the stream on Apple’s YouTube page or via the embedded video below. And if you click ‘Notify me’ on that video, you’ll get a reminder when the event is starting.

WWDC 2026 — June 8 | Apple - YouTube

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You’ll also be able to watch the livestream from Apple’s own website, and if you have an Apple device, you’ll also find a WWDC 2026 stream on the Apple TV app.

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If you can’t tune in live, you’ll be able to watch a recording later — or just head to TechRadar, where we’ll be covering all the announcements and our reactions to them.

What to expect at WWDC 2026

iOS 27 is likely to be the main focus of WWDC 2026, and we’re hearing that Apple's next major software upgrade will include an overhaul of Siri. Specifically, Apple is expected to make its voice assistant more of a true AI chatbot, and add the ability to use natural language to create shortcuts in the Shortcuts app, as well as a new ‘Create a Pass’ option for Apple Wallet.

Other leaks point to tweaks to the look of Apple’s Liquid Glass interface, design changes for the Camera and Weather apps, improvements to autocorrect, and more. So, iOS 27 looks set to be a major update.

While the focus will probably be on iOS 27, Apple is also likely to show off iPadOS 27, which will probably contain similar features to the new iOS; macOS 27, which could get a Liquid Glass overhaul; and watchOS 27, which is rumored to be getting some new watch faces.

It’s not impossible that Apple will show off some new hardware, too, but the focus is usually on software, and we haven’t heard any rumors of new devices making an appearance at WWDC 2026, so we wouldn’t count on it.

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James is a freelance phones, tablets and wearables writer and sub-editor at TechRadar. He has a love for everything ‘smart’, from watches to lights, and can often be found arguing with AI assistants or drowning in the latest apps. James also contributes to 3G.co.uk, 4G.co.uk and 5G.co.uk and has written for T3, Digital Camera World, Clarity Media and others, with work on the web, in print and on TV.