GoKawiilApple's Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off on June 8 at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. It's Apple's big annual software event that is geared toward developers, but still gives us an idea of new hardware and software to come.
At this year's keynote, the company is expected to unveil new software upgrades, including iOS 27, MacOS 27, iPadOS 27 and WatchOS 27. Apple's unlikely to announce any new hardware like the rumored iPhone Fold, but we might see new iOS features that would be particularly nice to see on a foldable phone. It's entirely possible Apple Intelligence could be at the center of it all. But the breakout star of WWDC 2026 will likely be a revamped Siri that doubles as Apple's AI chatbot.
Apple's WWDC also comes following an eventful first few months of 2026. In March, Apple unveiled new hardware, including the budget-friendly MacBook Neo and iPhone 17E, as well as new MacBook models powered by the M5 chip for improved performance.
WWDC will also likely be the final major Apple keynote helmed by CEO Tim Cook, who will be stepping down on Sept. 1. John Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering, will then become the company's CEO just in time for the company's presumed iPhone announcement in the fall.
Since Apple is full of surprises, nothing's guaranteed, but with the big event less than two weeks away, we're unpacking everything we expect to see.
Key takeaways WWDC will kick off June 8 at 10 a.m. PST in Apple Park in Cupertino, California.
New devices aren't expected at WWDC, but there's a rumor that Apple's first foldable phone could launch later this year.
iOS 27 could include a major Siri update with AI features.
How to watch Apple's WWDC
You can catch Apple's WWDC keynote on June 8 at 10 a.m. PST. WWDC will stream on Apple's website, Apple TV, the Apple Developer app and Apple's official YouTube channel. We're expecting to hear from Apple's team, including Cook, one last time as Apple's CEO.
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