Apple has announced that it will kick off its 2022 Worldwide Developers Conference on June 6 with a keynote addressed focused on updates that will roll out to its product lineups this year. The company has also released the full slate of developer-focused programming that will span the week-long event. Get all the details below.
When is WWDC 2022?
WWDC 2022 will run from June 6 through June 10, 2022.
When is the WWDC keynote?
The keynote address will kick off the event on June 6 at 10 a.m. PDT/1 p.m. EDT.
How can I watch the WWDC keynote?
Apple will stream the keynote live on its website apple.com, as well as inside the Apple TV app on the Apple TV.
Is WWDC 2022 in-person?
Though Apple is hosting an in-person special program on June 6 for a limited number of developers and students, the program will once again be mostly hosted online. The full slate of programming is free for all developers to access and covers the “latest technologies, tools, and frameworks coming to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS,” according to Apple.
What will Apple announce during the keynote?
Appropriately for a developer event, WWDC has been focused primarily on software announcements in recent years. Though Apple is rumored to be working on M-Series silicon-based updates to the iMac Pro and the Mac Pro, along with the annual updates to the iPhone lineup, you can expect the event to highlight what’s new in iOS 16, iPadOS 16, the watchOS, tvOS, and the next version of macOS.
WWDC Dates, Times, and Details to Know
Apple Keynote
June 6, 10 a.m. PDT
WWDC22 launches with a first look at groundbreaking updates coming to Apple platforms later this year. The keynote address will be available via apple.com, the Apple Developer app, the Apple TV app, and YouTube, with on-demand playback available after the conclusion of the stream.
Platforms State of the Union
June 6, 1 p.m. PDT
Developers will learn how they can take their apps to the next level with a deeper dive into the new tools, technologies, and advances across Apple platforms. Platforms State of the Union will stream via the Apple Developer app and the Apple Developer website.
Apple Design Awards
June 6, 5 p.m. PDT
Every year, the Apple Design Awards recognize and celebrate the art, craft, creativity, and technical expertise that Apple developers bring to their work. The Apple Design Awards will stream via the Apple Developer app and the Apple Developer website.
Access to Experts
Featuring over 150 in-depth session videos, WWDC22 brings together the latest tools and technologies to give developers the chance to learn how they can create the next generation of apps. Apple Developer Program members, Apple Developer Enterprise Program members, and 2022 Swift Student Challenge award recipients can request one-on-one lab appointments with Apple experts for guidance on implementing the latest technologies, following best practices, and designing their apps.
Beginning June 7, session videos will be posted daily on the Apple Developer app and the Apple Developer website.
Activities
In addition to sessions and lab consultations, Apple engineers and designers will host activities all week in Digital Lounges to help developers engage in technical discussions, get answers to their questions, and connect with the community. Try a coding or design challenge, participate in a Q&A, meet session presenters, and more.
Swift Student Challenge
With the announcement of the Swift Student Challenge winners today, Apple continues to celebrate student developers from all over the world. The event gives students of all ages the opportunity to showcase their love of coding by creating their own Swift Playgrounds app project.
Developer App
The Apple Developer app is a great way to experience WWDC22 on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, with daily updates and notifications on the latest news, content, and activities. Developers can browse content by topic, register for Digital Lounges and one-on-one lab consultations, watch videos with their peers using SharePlay, copy code directly from session videos, read feature stories, and more.
Developers can also access all WWDC content, registration, news, feature stories, and documentation at developer.apple.com.
