Apple WWDC 2026 live: Siri, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence, and everything else we're expecting

WWDC 2026 kicks off today, with all eyes set on Apple Park in Cupertino for what is sure to be a jam-packed opening keynote.

Leading the list of expected announcements is Siri — yes, the AI-powered version that Apple first showed off at WWDC 2024, then delayed indefinitely — and considering the company's new software partnership with Google, this upgraded personal assistant should be the star of WWDC 2026.

Of course, we're also likely to hear about next-gen versions of all of Apple’s platforms; namely iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, macOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27. And considering the explosion of AI across the industry and Apple’s renewed focus on Apple Intelligence, we suspect we’ll see plenty of AI-powered features announced and launched across these product categories.

Apple’s WWDC 2026 Special Event Keynote — dubbed ‘Coming Bright Up’ — starts at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST today, June 8, 2026 (or 3 am AEST on June 9, 2026). But we’re kicking off our live coverage early to catch you up on any last-minute rumors and to share some shots from our incomparable Editor-at-Large, Lance Ulanoff, who’s already on the ground in California.

You can also take our poll below to let us know what you're most excited to see Apple unveil at WWDC 2026.

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WWDC 2026 — how to watch

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You can tune into WWDC 2026 on Apple’s YouTube page or via the embedded video above. If you click ‘Notify me’ on that video, you’ll get a reminder when the event is starting.

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.

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

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2026-06-08T10:50:53.014Z

What to expect for iPad at WWDC 2026

Will we see new hardware at WWDC 2026, and more specifically, new iPads? Well, we can’t say for sure, but we do have a fairly good idea of what to expect (and not expect).

Sadly, the answer to that question is probably 'no' — for two reasons. The first is obvious — WWDC is Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, with the key word there being ‘developers’, meaning that the focus is on software, not hardware.

Second, in recent years, Apple has tended to unveil its new tablets either early in the year, or towards the end of the year. Mid-year launches are rare. And this year, we did indeed see an early-year launch, with the iPad Air (2026) landing back in March. That was only a few months ago, so it would seem odd for Apple to launch another model so soon.

Still, we're expecting to hear plenty from Apple regarding iPadOS 27 today — here's the full breakdown on what to expect for iPad at WWDC 2026.

2026-06-08T10:19:14.587Z

What can Siri tell us about WWDC 2026?

If you were to ask Siri right now what to expect from WWDC 2026, you'd be met with a response that sums up the whole issue with Apple's voice assistant.

"Do you want me to use ChatGPT to answer that?" No surprises there.

If Apple can cut out the middle man and deliver a Siri that doesn't so explicitly rely on external AI to function, it'll be a win for everyone involved. TechRadar's editor-at-large, Lance Ulanoff, dug into this topic in a separate article over the weekend.

2026-06-08T09:51:23.010Z

More than just Siri

Of course, Siri 2.0 will be just one part of iOS 27, so what else are we hoping to see in Apple's next iPhone-focused software package?

Elsewhere on TechRadar, we've detailed 5 things we want iOS 27 to fix at WWDC 2026, from the iOS keyboard to Liquid Glass glitches.

2026-06-08T09:43:35.555Z

TechRadar's editor-at-large, Lance Ulanoff, has touched down in California and— wait a minute, is that Apple CEO-to-be John Ternus? If you're reading this, Lance, let us know if he gave you any pre-show hints about what to expect from WWDC 2026.

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A look back at WWDCs past

What better way to count down to WWDC 2026 than with a visual look back at the WWDCs that came before? TechRadar's Mark Wilson has put together a visual retrospective of the 25 biggest moments from previous WWDCs, including the announcement of Mac OS X, Apple's switch from Power PC to Intel, and the launch of the iPhone 4.

Welcome to our WWDC 2026 live blog! Stick with us throughout the day for our pre-event coverage of Apple's big software showcase.