If you’re an Apple fan, Monday is the biggest day of the year. The WWDC keynote will set the tone for the next 12 months as Apple gives a sneak peek at the next versions of every OS—iOS macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, and probably a few AirPods and HomePod updates too.
We’ll be covering all aspects of WWDC the whole day long, including every announcement as it happens, so be sure to keep this page open in your tab bar. And check back regularly to read up on all the new stuff.
Apple will stream the WWDC keynote live on YouTube and Apple.com. You can watch the video right here below.
iOS 26/iPadOS 26: A variety of apps, including Messages, Music, Notes, CarPlay, and Camera to get new features and UI updates
iOS 26/iPadOS 26: The Preview app from macOS will finally land on iPhone and iPad
iOS 26/iPadOS 26: Mixmoji will let you combine two existing emoji into a new image
HomePod Software 26: Original model will still be supported when the new vision arrives
watchOS 26: Apple may allow third-party Control Center widgets
watchOS 26: All watches that run watchOS 11 will be compatible with watchOS 26
tvOS 26: Apple TV HD from over 10 years ago will get the new tvOS 26 update
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While you wait for the keynote to start, check out our pre-event WWDC coverage of what we expect, what we want, and what we hope to see. First, check out our simulated WWDC keynote and read all about what we expect to be announced (with a little humor and some fun). Then dive into the latest rumors and our recaps of the major OS announements:
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Apple doesn’t participate in big industry-wide events such as CES or E3. The most valuable company in the world holds its own events, thank you very much. Several times a year, Apple invites the press and industry professionals to Apple Park to hear all about its latest products and services. Apple calls these ‘events,’ and streams them live online to millions of watchers.
So far in 2025 Apple hasn’t held any events, however, it did launch a new iPhone 16e via press release on February 19, new iPad and iPad Air via press release on March 4, and a new MacBook Air and Mac Studio on March 5. However, there is an Apple Event coming up very soon, so mark your calendars now!
The next Apple Event will take place on Monday June 9 when Apple kicks off it’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) with a keynote and shows off new features coming to iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and macOS.
Read on to find out about the events and Apple’s new product launches coming in 2025.
Apple has confirmed that the WWDC keynote will take place on Monday, June 9, starting at 10 am PT.
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Apple keynotes usually start at 10 am PT/PST and this will be the case with the WWDC25 keynote.
That translates to the following times in the countries where most of our readers live:
Timings can be slightly different if Apple holds the event during the period of a couple of weeks when the clocks have changed in the U.S. but not elsewhere (in the spring of 2025 that was between March 9 and March 30, but later in 2025 both the U.S. and U.K. will change back on October 26).
Sometimes Apple holds events at different times, for example, in October 2023 the event was held in late afternoon in San Francisco, which meant it was midnight in the U.K.
If Apple doesn’t hold an event and instead just issues a press release that usually happens around 8 am PT, 11 am ET and 4 pm GMT/BST.
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Apple keynotes usually last between one and two hours and feature CEO Tim Cook along with various other Apple executives. WWDC and the September event tend to be longer keynotes; the spring and late-fall events can be slightly shorter.
The September 2024 event was 1 hour 38 minutes.
Apple holds three or four live or live-streamed events throughout the year. During these events, the company unveils its latest products and plans during a keynote address. They are usually held during similar times of the year:
This event calendar is by no means set in stone, though, with the spring and October events being less regular. Some years, Apple doesn’t hold a spring event at all.
In 2024, Apple held three events: one on Tuesday, May 7, at which it launched new iPads, a keynote to kick off WWDC on June 10, and an event on September 9 at which Apple unveiled the new iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10 and the AirPods 4. In October 2024 there was no event, but Apple did announce new products (iMac, Mac mini and MacBook Pro) via press release.
In 2023 there were three events: WWDC in June, an iPhone event in September, and Apple’s second fall event on October 30 (or after midnight on October 31 if you weren’t in the U.S.). Similarly, in 2022 Apple held three events: a spring event on March 8, WWDC on June 6, and the iPhone 14 launch on September 7. In other years Apple has held four events though.
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Here are the events we expect to see in 2025, and what could launch.
Apple uses WWDC each year to unveil details of the latest versions of its operating systems, so in 2025 we’ll get a preview of the new iOS, new iPadOS 19, new macOS 16, updates to watchOS, tvOS, HomePod software, and an update to Apple’s realityOS.
Apple sometimes announces new hardware at WWDC, usually the high end models targeted at power users, so we could see new Macs.
We may see the following new products at WWDC 2025:
Following the keynote on the Monday, developer events and sessions will run throughout the week. You can read more about WWDC date, times and everything you need to know in a separate article.
Apple always holds an event in September, and almost always uses this to announce a new iPhone and Apple Watch. (The only exception in recent memory was in 2020, as a result of Covid-related production issues. That year the iPhone was announced in October, but there was still a September event.)
In 2025 we expect that Apple will unveil the iPhone 17, Apple Watch 11, a new Apple Watch Ultra and Apple Watch SE. We may also see the M5 arrive in the iPad Pro and the rumored HomeHub device.
Here are the past few Apple September event dates:
For more information about Apple’s September events read: Apple’s September iPhone event: Date, time, and what will launch.
There was no October event in 2024, with Apple making product announcements via press release. Despite the lack of event in 2024 though, Apple has a president of updating certain Macs in the October time frame, so this may be when we see new Macs running M5 chips.
In the past, Apple has held a second fall event on the following dates:
Apple may update certain Macs to M5 chips at this event, including the M5 MacBook Pro.
For more information about Apple’s October events read: Apple’s October Event: Date, time and what will launch.
Want an idea of when Apple will hold its spring event in 2026? Here are the dates of the past seven Apple spring events. As you can see, it’s not a regular occurrence, but a Spring event is held slightly more often than not.
For more information about Apple’s spring events read: Apple Spring event: Date, time, product launch rumors.
The past dates for WWDC give an indication as to when the 2026 conference might take place:
It’s pretty standard that at WWDC we see new versions of the macOS, iPadOS, and iOS. So in 2026 expect to see the next versions previewed.
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Somehow, it’s already June and that means this year’s first Prime Day event is quickly approaching. There may be no better time to get your hands on Apple gear, plus accessories for Macs and iPhones, as well as other tech of interest to Apple diehards. Read on for all the details.
Let’s start by saying that Amazon hasn’t yet made an official announcement, so we’re working on guesstimates based on historical precedent. Usually, Amazon’s event takes place in the second or third week of July. Based on this history, will will surmise Amazon’s 2025 event will take place on July 8-9 or July 15-16.
Rumors have been swirling that Amazon is considering a longer event in 2025. Whether Prime Day will last its typical two days, or go for the full week like the Spring sale or Black Friday remains to be seen. We’ll know when Amazon makes its dates official.
In previous years, Amazon’s Prime Day event lasted for 48 hours, and always started on a Tuesday. Let’s check out the exact dates:
Amazon’s Prime Day event is dedicated to Amazon Prime members. So, if you’re paying for a subscription to get free shipping and faster deliveries, as well as a bunch of other perks, you’re already good to go. If you’re not already subscribed, you can start a 30-day free trial, although we’d suggest waiting a couple more weeks, at least, so you can make sure the trial extends through all potential Prime Day dates.
Amazon Prime costs $14.99 per month or you could pay $139 for the whole year. If you’re a student, you can get it for as little as $7.49 per month or $69 per year. Discounts are also available for folks who receive government assistance.
While it’s true that most deals on Prime Day are dedicated to members, there will be plenty of discounts that come with such requirements.
Prime Day is the sale event when a ton of tech products get their best discounts. Oftentimes, these discounts are better than we’ll see on Black Friday—and that’s saying quite a bit. We expect to see great discounts across the board for Apple tech, from iPads to MacBooks, smartwatches, and all the accessories. We also think we’ll see loads of discounts for SSDs, monitors, chargers, and smart home tech. If you’re also into Amazon’s brands, expect fantastic deals for those too, from Kindle to Ring to Echo, and so on.
Prime Day is a fantastic time for shoppers, but there are loads of deals to get right now:
In just a couple of days, Apple will take the wraps off the next version of iOS, expected to bring a new look, a new name, and a couple of new apps. And according to a new report, some of the most-used older apps are getting updates too.
In Mark Gurman’s annual pre-keynote roundup, he writes about a few apps getting a refresh as part of iOS 26. Among the changes are:
Safari: Apple’s browser will get “a significantly updated look,” to match the rest of iOS 26. Gurman says the UI redesign will be “highlighted by a more transparent and glassy address bar.”
Camera: The popular app will get a redesign focused on simplicity, according to Gurman. He says Apple found the iOS 18 interface “a bit clunky” and will rethink the approach for iOS 26.
Messages:As previously rumored, the Messages app will gain support for polls within conversations. Additionally, you’ll be able to set unique backgrounds for each chat that “will sync between devices, including those of other users, meaning that you and the people you are chatting with have the same look.”
Phone: A new look is on the way with “a new view that combines favorite contacts, recent calls and voicemails into a single, scrollable window.” Gurman says the look will be optional via a toggle in settings.
Additionally, Gurman has previously reported that Apple will bring the Preview app to the iPhone, as well as tweaks to Calendar and CarPlay. You can learn all about the new features during the WWDC keynote beginning at 10am PT on Monday.
There will also be a few new Apple Intelligence features, Gurman reports, including the ability to “create a Genmoji by combining a pair of existing standard emoji” called Mixmoji.