One of the biggest events in the Apple calendar is the Worldwide Developers Conference. This event brings developers together from around the world to learn about the next big software and hardware launches from the tech giant.
Here’s everything you need to know about WWDC 2024, including what day the famous keynote is due to take place and what you should expect from this year’s virtual event.
When is WWDC 2024?
WWDC 2024 is set to take place between 10 – 14 June 2024. Apple has confirmed that it’ll host a keynote on the first day of the conference, Monday 10 June 2024, to officially unveil its biggest announcements.
Here’s what time the keynote is taking place:
- 6pm BST (UK)
- 10am PT (West Coast US)
- 1pm ET (East Coast US)
- 3am AEST (East Coast Australia)
How to watch WWDC 2024 keynote
The keynote is what most Apple fans will be keeping an eye out for, and Apple usually broadcasts this on YouTube. We’ll embed it in this article when the time rolls around, so feel free to bookmark this page.
In the meantime, take a look at last year’s keynote here:
Where will WWDC 2024 take place?
Apple has traditionally hosted WWDC in San Jose, California, but as with the past four years, Apple has shifted to an online-only focus for WWDC.
The WWDC 2024 keynote, along with all the developer sessions, will be available via livestream – although the latter is exclusive to paid developers.
Like last year, a small number of developers and students can watch the keynote and State of Union videos at Apple Park on the day. The special all-day event will let a select few watch the keynote and Platforms State of the Union videos at Apple HQ alongside Apple engineers and experts.
Invitees get “…video sessions and opportunities to engage with Apple designers and engineers and connect with the worldwide developer community”, according to Apple.
You can apply to go via Apple’s website.
What will Apple announce at WWDC 2024?
The big question is, what will Apple announce during its opening keynote at WWDC 2024? It’s not a secret that Apple tends to showcase the next big updates for its various operating systems, but we could see hardware releases this year too.
iOS 18
iOS 18 will almost certainly be the biggest announcement for most tuning into the event, as it affects the majority of iPhone users.
The current rumours indicate that support for RCS cross-platform messaging will be coming, which will improve the experience between iOS and Android devices. There may also be new Gen AI support for Siri, along with other apps.
The OS will first be released to developers in beta, and then will likely roll out to the public around September time – just in time for the new set of iPhones.
![Apple iPhone 15 Pro front](https://b2c-contenthub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/iPhone-15_review_5.jpg?quality=50&strip=all)
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iPadOS 18
iPadOS 18 is another update we’re almost certainly going to see at WWDC 2024. Like iOS 17, there are rumours that it will include new AI features, and RCS support.
![iPad 10th generation](https://images.techadvisor.com/cmsdata/reviews/3818235/review-ipad-2022.jpg?quality=50&strip=all)
Dominik Tomaszewski / Foundry
watchOS 11
It’s still too early to know specific rumours about watchOS 11, but expect a new raft of health and fitness features for your Apple Watch.
tvOS 18, macOS 15 and visionOS 2
It’s also highly likely that we’ll get our first look at macOS 15, tvOS 18 and visionOS 2 at WWDC 2024 – but Apple has managed to keep a lid on leaks thus far.
New Macs
Macworld is predicting announcements of a new Mac Pro with an M3 Ultra processor, a Mac Studio with an M3 Max chip and perhaps the return of the iMac Pro.
Apple TV+ ad-supported tier
Apple is rumoured to be introducing ads to its streaming service, Apple TV+. If it were to announce them, then WWDC would make sense.