The event’s highlight will be Apple’s keynote on the first day, where we anticipate the company will introduce iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and other significant updates, making it a predominantly software-centric occasion.
You don’t need to attend in person to catch the keynote, as it will be available online for viewers to stream. Below are the details on how to watch the WWDC 2024 keynote and an overview of the expected announcements.
How to Watch the WWDC 2024 Livestream
While Apple hasn’t confirmed the exact start time for the June 10 keynote, it traditionally begins at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM BST. For viewers in Australia, this translates to 3 AM AEST on June 11.
The livestream is expected to be accessible via Apple’s YouTube channel and the Apple website. Additionally, users with Apple devices will likely have the option to stream the event through the Apple TV app.
We will embed the stream link here once it becomes available.
What to expect at WWDC 2024
Anticipation is mounting for WWDC 2024, where several significant software unveilings are expected, headlined by iOS 18.
Early insights suggest iOS 18 could represent the most substantial transformation of Apple’s smartphone operating system in years. Key highlights might include an array of AI-driven enhancements, notably an AI-powered upgrade for Siri, an AI-focused App Store, an advanced visual redesign, new accessibility features, and expanded home screen customization options.
Concurrent with iOS 18, we also anticipate the release of iPadOS 18, which is expected to share a similar array of new features and improvements.
For Apple Watch enthusiasts, watchOS 11 is likely to be introduced. However, according to the reliably precise Mark Gurman, this iteration will be a “fairly minor” update and may still include some AI functionalities.
We also foresee updates across other Apple ecosystems, such as macOS 15, potentially incorporating new AI capabilities, as well as tvOS 18, HomePod Software 18, and visionOS 2. Details on these updates remain sparse at this stage.
It’s important to note that while WWDC will likely feature announcements for these operating systems, these will be developmental versions. Beta releases might follow the event closely, but the final versions are expected to roll out later in the year, with iOS 18 likely reaching completion by September.
Although WWDC predominantly emphasizes software, there have been instances of hardware announcements, such as the Apple Vision Pro revealed in 2023. However, it remains uncertain whether hardware will feature prominently at WWDC 2024.
Upcoming hardware releases anticipated before WWDC include new iPads such as the iPad Pro 2024 and iPad Air 6, expected at Apple’s May 7 event. Meanwhile, the iPhone 16 series and Apple Watch 10 are slated for later in the year. There is potential for new Macs—including updates to the Mac Studio, Mac Mini, and Mac Pro—possibly appearing at WWDC.
Furthermore, Apple might use this platform to announce the expanded availability of the Vision Pro beyond the US.
