WWDC 2025: iOS 26 and Apple’s Bold New Chapter Start Today – Here’s When to Tune In
Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 kicks off today, June 9, streamed live from the iconic Apple Park. 
While the event is online for most of us, a select group of developers and students have been invited for in-person testing – a nod to Apple’s growing push toward immersive innovation.
At the heart of today’s excitement is the reveal of iOS 26, marking what could be Apple’s most significant software leap since iOS 7. This time, it’s not just a new version number – it’s a whole new philosophy. Instead of continuing the old version naming pattern (which would’ve made this iOS 19), Apple is moving to a year-based naming scheme to simplify things for users and developers alike. It makes perfect sense – we track macOS and iPadOS by year now, so why not iOS?
iOS 26 promises a stunning visual overhaul with sleek, transparent design elements inspired by visionOS, laying the groundwork for what may define the look of Apple’s devices for the next decade. Expect glassy, futuristic visuals that hint at Apple’s AR/VR ambitions – and perhaps even give us a glimpse of what the iPhone’s 20th anniversary edition could look like.
As always, the keynote starts at 10:00 AM Pacific Time. If you’re wondering when that is for you, Apple has published a complete time zone conversion. You can also check timeanddate.com for your local kickoff time.
But there’s more than just iOS 26 on the docket. We expect updates to macOS 26, iPadOS 26, visionOS and more – all pointing to Apple’s growing convergence of design and functionality across its product ecosystem.
For gamers and content creators, the real question now is: will Apple finally tap into the massive potential of gaming on iPad? With the powerful new M2 chip in the iPad Air and this shift in software strategy, Apple might finally be ready to compete seriously in mobile gaming. But not everyone’s convinced just yet…
Stay with us – we’ll be covering all major announcements, demos, and reveals as they unfold.