At WWDC25, this year’s edition of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, the company will showcase new versions of its operating systems: iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS and tvOS.
The software updates are typically available in developer beta later that same day. Developers can install the update and test their apps on the new versions. A public beta usually follows in July, which is more reliable for use by enthusiasts. Apple releases the major new versions to the general public in the fall, in September or October. Some features announced at WWDC may not be available until later in the software update cycle. Delayed features roll out in smaller software updates, in the winter or the following spring.
WWDC begins on Monday, June 9, 2025, with Apple’s live-streamed keynote likely beginning at 10 a.m. Pacific time.
Apple’s developer conferences will kick off with a live-streamed event during which CEO Tim Cook, software chief Craig Federighi and other executives take to the stage of Apple Park’s Steve Jobs Theater to give the world their first glimpse of future software updates.
In the afternoon, the Platforms State of the Union explains how developers can use the new features in their apps, along with new features in the Swift programing language itself. Finally, Alan Dye, Apple’s vice president of design, will cap off WWDC25’s opening day by announcing the winners of the Apple Design Awards.
In the week that follows, Apple will publish developer session videos every morning. These in-depth videos will explain how to implement new features and use new APIs, with example code and projects. Anyone can watch throughout the week via the Apple Developer app, the Apple Developer website and the Apple Developer YouTube channel.
The WWDC25 keynote is the biggest event of the week — and one of Apple’s biggest events of the year. Apple will introduce the new features coming in iOS and iPadOS 19, macOS 16, watchOS 12, visionOS 3 and tvOS 19. It undoubtedly starts at 10 a.m. Pacific time on June 9, 2025.
The easiest way to watch the keynote is to go to apple.com. Come Monday morning, the live stream should take over the homepage. Later, it’ll move to apple.com/apple-events/, where you can always go to rewatch old presentations. There, you’ll also see a link to Apple Event videos on Apple Podcasts — a convenient way to rewatch (and download) every Apple Event since January 2007.
Another convenient way to watch the keynote is on YouTube. The YouTube live stream is the most accessible across any device and platform.
The best way to watch the Apple event on your TV is in the Apple TV app. The Apple TV app isn’t just for Apple TV set-top boxes. Any modern smart TV made by Samsung, LG, Vizio, Panasonic, Sony (or any TV running Google TV software) comes with it built in. You can download the app on your Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, PlayStation or Xbox if you own any of those. Here’s the full list of compatible TVs and game consoles.
If you’re a registered developer who won the random lottery, a winner of the Swift Student Challenge, an engineer at a big enough company to get an invitation, or a selected member of the press, you’ll watch the keynote at Apple Park.
The biggest rumor surrounding Apple’s software updates this year is that they’ll all be massively redesigned. Inspired by the translucency, gradients and glass materials of visionOS, Apple reportedly will refresh iOS, iPadOS and macOS with a new, unified look. The new design might even change how the basic user interface elements work, making them easier to use and navigate.
AirPods may also get advanced new features this year. Rumors indicate live translation will be coming to the smart wireless earbuds. This feature would leverage the Apple Translate app, which already provides translation services in Live Text, Safari, visual intelligence and in third-party apps. Users would allegedly be able to hear translations of a conversation in another language in their ears, with their words translated and playing out of their iPhone speakers.
Apple Intelligence will play a smaller role in WWDC25. After a big year-long rollout of features, Apple likely has not had the time to develop many additional upgrades. After Apple failed to ship its much overdue upgrade to Siri, new management has taken charge of the project. With only a few months until the event, it’s not likely that Apple will show off any new Siri features.
In terms of hardware announcements, Apple may debut a new Mac Pro at WWDC25. The top-end Mac tower still comes with an old M2 Ultra chip, which the Mac Studio was recently updated from. Rumors indicate a new Mac Pro is coming in the second half of 2025, which lines up with a WWDC announcement.
Apple has allegedly delayed the introduction of its new smart home display beyond WWDC. The brand-new product relies heavily on the aforementioned new Siri features, so the company will not introduce it until the software is ready.
The Swift Student Challenge is an annual coding competition for young developers. Using Swift, the same language developers use to create apps for Apple platforms, applicants create and submit demo apps. Apple encourages participants to use “their creativity to develop apps to solve real-world problems,” according to the official site.
It is open to recent high school graduates and current STEM students across the world.
Apple has chosen the 350 winners of the 2025 Swift Student Challenge, “whose submissions demonstrate excellence in innovation, creativity, social impact, or inclusivity.” Of those, Apple has invited 50 Distinguished Winners to attend WWDC25 in-person at Apple Park.
Apple profiled the top four submissions, whose work aims to preserve cultural heritage, improve disaster preparedness, connect astronomy enthusiasts and expand educational access.
WWDC25 is a mere days away. While the hottest news is that iOS, macOS, watchOS and other platforms will get a visual redesign borrowed from visionOS, the question left unasked is … what’s coming to visionOS?
Rumors say there will be new advanced eye tracking features and support for VR hand controllers. But with a full twelve months of development, Apple probably has much more in store for its premium spatial computer.
Here’s what Apple may announce on Monday for the Vision Pro.
There’s less than a week to go until WWDC, the annual developer fest where Apple takes the wraps off its latest OS releases. While the rumor mill has mostly focused on iPhone this year, there’s plenty for Apple Watch fans to look forward to.
Rumor has it that the next big watch update — possibly dubbed “watchOS 26,” in line with Apple’s rumored naming convention shakeup — will get a fresh new user interface, Apple Intelligence, conversation transcriptions and a smart AI coach that delivers tailored health and fitness advice.
Let’s roll up our sleeves and take a closer look at what’s in store for Apple Watch.
Apple revealed the winners of its prestigious 2025 Apple Design Awards Tuesday, celebrating 12 exceptional apps and games that showcase the very best of what’s possible on Apple devices. And the celebration of Apple Design Awards-winning apps and games will carry on at WWDC25, Apple said.
“Developers continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible, creating apps and games that are not only beautifully designed but also deeply impactful,” said Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. “We’re excited to celebrate this incredible group of winners and finalists at WWDC and spotlight the innovation and craftsmanship they bring to each experience.”
WWDC25 is nearly here, with iOS 19 and iPadOS 19 possibly set to steal the spotlight. However, the latest rumors indicate you shouldn’t count macOS 16 out just yet, as it might bring more upgrades than expected. It might not even be called macOS 16, if Apple’s rumored switch to year-based release names happens. (We’ll refer to it as macOS 16 until the big switch happens.)
With June 9 fast approaching, here’s a breakdown of what macOS 16 could bring to the table.
Apple doesn’t have as many Apple Intelligence features to announce at WWDC25 as it did during last year’s developer conference. However, a handful of new AI features should arrive, including Apple Intelligence-generated Shortcuts automations, an Apple Intelligence API for developers, and AI-powered health tips. Apple’s foundation language model itself will also be improved, with versions in four different sizes currently in testing.
Here’s what to expect on Apple Intelligence next Monday during the WWDC25 keynote.
WWDC25, this year’s edition of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, will take place June 9 to 13, offering Apple enthusiasts and developers a comprehensive look at upcoming software innovations in the latest iOS, macOS and other platforms, the company said recently. The WWDC25 schedule, updated this week with the new moniker “Sleek Peek,” offers developers and users alike plenty of excitement.
The mostly online annual tech showcase promises groundbreaking updates across Apple’s ecosystem while also welcoming over 1,000 developers and students to a special in-person celebration at Apple Park.
Updates: Apple Developer’s WWDC25 web page added the name “Sleek Peek” for developer conference proceedings. Lots of new user interface design elements to take a look at, for one thing, as suggested in our looks ahead to what we expect will be called iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS 26. Updates are also expected for tvOS 26, watchOS 26 and visionOS 26. Apple also set up the YouTube livestream page, so you can sign up for alerts, like when the Keynote starts.
Apple reportedly chose “Tahoe” as the name for the upcoming macOS version, according to a new report. This marks the third significant redesign of the Mac operating system since the company began using California-themed naming conventions in 2013.
The name macOS Tahoe, inspired by the iconic Lake Tahoe resort area, signals Apple’s commitment to delivering another major visual overhaul to its desktop platform.
A new cross-platform application developed by Apple will call attention to games on iPhone, Mac and even Apple TV, according to an unconfirmed report from Tuesday.
It’ll replace the current Game Center, track users’ in-game achievements, give players a way to communicate with other gamers, and more.
Rumors point to iPadOS 19 bringing the biggest improvements to iPad in years. The news is especially good for those who want their tablet to act more like a Mac.
With WWDC25 and the unveiling of iPadOS 19 mere weeks away, here’s what we already know about it.
Rumors swirling ahead of WWDC25 give us a decent idea about what to expect in iOS 19. The new operating system, which Apple will showcase when its annual developer conference kicks off June 9, shapes up as one of the more significant iPhone software updates lately.
The iOS 19 overhaul promises to transform how users interact with their devices through big design changes, enhanced AI capabilities and improved cross-platform integration.
Hoping to spur innovative software development, Apple plans a strategic move in the artificial intelligence space by allowing third-party developers to access its AI models, according to a new report.
Apple’s annual Swift Student Challenge coding competition showcases young talent whose apps never cease to inspire. This year is no different, as Apple profiles four coders working to preserve cultural heritage, improve disaster preparedness, connect astronomy enthusiasts and expand educational access. Meet Swift Student Challenge winners and their inspiring coding projects below.
These four are part of a group of 50 winners who will attend WWDC25 in person at Apple Park in Cupertino for a three-day program.
“We’re always inspired by the talent and perspective young developers bring to the Swift Student Challenge,” said Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. “This year’s winners show exceptional skill in transforming meaningful ideas into app playgrounds that are innovative, impactful, and thoughtfully built — and we’re excited to support their journey as they continue building apps that will help shape the future.”
Apple is using Anthropic’s AI models to build a “vibe-coding” software platform for programming. However, it may limit this platform for internal use, never releasing it publicly.
The Cupertino giant will partner with the young AI startup on this project.
A new video potentially gives us our first look at the massive iOS 19 redesign that Apple reportedly will unveil this June at WWDC25.
As previous rumors indicated, the next major iOS upgrade supposedly will take inspiration from the Vision Pro’s visionOS, integrating many of its design elements.
Apple revealed Tuesday that its annual Worldwide Developers Conference will kick off with a keynote on June 9. Apple traditionally uses WWDC to show off the next major upgrades for iOS, macOS and its other operating systems. WWDC25, which will run from June 9 to June 13, will be no different.
“We’re excited to mark another incredible year of WWDC with our global developer community,” said Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. “We can’t wait to share the latest tools and technologies that will empower developers and help them continue to innovate.”
Apple reportedly will add a live translation feature to AirPods in iOS 19 that will enable real-time conversations between people who speak different languages.
The feature will come alongside Apple “bolstering the translation technology in iOS 19.” With this advancement, Apple is set to compete with other ai translation earbuds, bringing seamless multilingual communication to AirPods. Learn more about the update here.
Apple intends to massively transform the user interfaces for the iPhone, Mac and iPad later this year, according to a reliable source who says iOS 19, macOS 16 and iPadOS 19 could bring the most significant changes in years.
How will those changes affect the familiar look and feel of Apple’s devices? A software developer speculates that a pair of recently released Apple apps offer a sneak peek at the design overhaul reportedly coming in iOS 19 and macOS 16.
Despite big promises, the Siri experience in iOS 18 is nowhere as good as it should be. An improved Siri reportedly will arrive with iOS 18.5 in May this year, one that is much smarter. However, don’t expect Siri to become like ChatGPT or Gemini until at least 2027.
A major visionOS update in April will add Apple Intelligence to the Vision Pro. It will reportedly also introduce an updated guest mode and a new spatial content app.
Apple will roll out these features with visionOS 2.4 in April. The beta will drop as early as the week beginning February 16th.
iOS 19 could revamp the iPhone’s Camera app with a design language similar to visionOS. As part of the redesign, Apple might move most controls to the bottom for easy access — and split the camera interface into Photo and Video modes.
Apple might not drop support for any of its older iPhones with iOS 19. The next big iOS update reportedly will support the same devices as iOS 18.
However, iPadOS 19 supposedly will not be compatible with the seventh-gen iPad.
Apple is gradually rolling out many of the big iOS 18 features showcased at WWDC24. iOS 18.1 marked the debut of Apple Intelligence, and with iOS 18.2, the company brought more AI features. This slow rollout is supposedly leading to many internal delays in iOS 19 features.
Expect to wait until 2026 for some new iOS 19 additions.
Apple reportedly will delay many of iOS 19’s bigger features until spring 2026. They will arrive eventually as part of iOS 19.4 instead of becoming available when the iPhone’s new operating system first drops in September 2025.
Apparently, the delay will affect “a larger-than-usual number of features.”
Apple plans to further improve Siri with iOS 19 in 2025 by using advanced next-generation large language models (LLMs).
Thanks to the new LLMs powering Siri, the voice assistant should become much more conversational.
How can you watch Apple’s WWDC event? You can stream the keynote on YouTube, on the apple.com website or on your smart TV. It starts at 10 a.m. Pacific time on Monday, June 9.
At WWDC, Apple announces all the upcoming software updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS. This year, the headline change is a rumored visual redesign with translucent glass inspired by the Vision Pro. The iPad may be getting even more Mac-like, with Stage Manager 2 and a menu bar at the top of the screen. While Apple Intelligence may not headline the event, Apple has a few new features to unveil, like AI-generated Shortcuts, personal health recommendations and an API for developers.
Here’s how you can watch it all live, whether you’re watching at home, secretly at work or in-person at Apple Park.