Overview
- WWDC kicks off June 8 with the Keynote and Platforms State of the Union at 10 a.m. PT, followed by 100+ online sessions and labs on the Apple Developer app, website, and YouTube.
- Apple says this year’s program will spotlight AI advancements alongside new software and developer tools, fueling expectations of Siri upgrades that outlets have reported could tap Google’s Gemini models.
- Media reports expect previews of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27, with first developer betas typically released after the keynote and public betas in July.
- A limited in-person event at Apple Park on June 8 will be filled via a random lottery; applications are open now through March 30, with selections slated to be announced on April 2.
- Near term, the iOS 26.4 release is widely expected to ship on March 25 as AirPods Max 2 pre-orders open the same day, and reports suggest an iOS 26.5 beta could arrive around March 30 with early AI features.