GoKawiilApple's Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off today at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. The annual software event, geared toward developers, is also a preview of software (and sometimes hardware) to come.
You can catch the WWDC keynote on Apple's website, Apple TV, the Apple Developer app and the company's official YouTube channel on Monday, June 8, at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. BST). We expect to hear from Apple's team, including Tim Cook, likely for the last time as Apple's CEO.
Key takeaways WWDC will kick off June 8 at 10 a.m. PT 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.
What to expect at WWDC 2026
Apple debuted iOS 26 at WWDC 2025. We expect the company to preview iOS 27 this year. Joseph Maldonado/CNET/Apple
At this year's WWDC 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 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.
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