Apple WWDC 2026 Liveblog: Everything Announced
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It's that time of year again: Apple is getting ready to take to the main stage at WWDC to give a sneak peak at its software updates for the next year.
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WWDC, or the Worldwide Developer's Conference is typically where we see all the updates that'll be coming to iOS, macOS, tvOS and all the other disparate Apple operating systems for the next year or so. Just like any other year, the bulk of the show will be focused on iOS 27, but after the divisive changes, like Liquid Glass, that came to iOS 26 last year, it's entirely possible that Apple is going to play it safe this time around, and just polish some of the rough edges.
There's always the possibility that Apple will have some kind of hardware at the show, too, but it's rare. Typically, Apple will either hold its hardware launches for bespoke events, or just release hardware with little fanfare, relying on word-of-mouth to spread the hype.
No matter what Apple has at WWDC 2026 though, I'll be updating this article as it happens, so you don't have to miss a thing.
Where to Watch WWDC 2026
If you want to watch the WWDC keynote for yourself, you can stream it on Apple's event page, YouTube, or the Apple TV app. The stream should start right at 1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT.
WWDC 2026 Live Blog
All times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST)
12:49PM: And now we have the obligatory pop music with fancy graphics, that's how you know WWDC is about to begin. At least whoever picks this music has a decent taste. That's more than can be said for a lot of tech companies.
12:38PM: AI is definitely going to play some kind of role in whatever software Apple is showing off today, but I can't help but wonder if Apple is going to be the tech company that can actually read the room on the subject. The technology is built into several of Apple's systems for sure, but I'd love it if the company at least downplayed it a little. Because yeah, I get it, AI is super cool or whatever, but I'm honestly a little tired of hearing it mentioned with every other word.
12:27PM: It seems like for the last five years, rumors about a foldable iPhone spin up around WWDC. I'm not sure it's ever happening, but if the rumors are right (via PhoneArena), we'd get a strong clue here. Foldables need strong software support, and while I don't think Apple would show the foldable on this stage, I could see it hinting at a foldable iPhone coming in September or something. I love foldables, but I just don't know if a foldable (and even more expensive) iPhone is something we still need in 2026 or 2027.
12:09PM: WWDC 2026 starts in less than an hour. This is going to be the first WWDC since Tim Cook stepped down as CEO. Will he be on stage? Or will he hand off the banner to his replacement John Ternus. The actual transition won't be happening until September 1, but that could be a good way to introduce him to Apple fans and developers.
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Jackie Thomas is the Hardware and Buying Guides Editor at IGN and the PC components queen. You can follow her @Jackiecobra