Apple WWDC 2025: Dates, Where to watch, What to Expect?

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Vidita Chandra 30 May 2025 12:11 PM

Apple has officially locked in the dates for WWDC 2025, its annual developer showcase. This year’s event is set to run from 9 to 13 June, with the opening keynote scheduled for day one.

As always, the spotlight will be on the next wave of software updates across Apple’s ecosystem — including new versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS. And, with the Vision Pro now out in the wild, all eyes will also be on what’s next for visionOS and Apple’s spatial computing ambitions. With Apple Intelligence having made its debut at WWDC 2024, this year’s event is likely to double down on AI too. Expect significant updates and new features to take the spotlight.

How to watch

Apple will be holding WWDC 2025 as an in-person event, but those tuning in from elsewhere won’t miss out — the keynote will be streamed live on YouTube and through the Apple TV app across devices. For viewers in India, the main event kicks off at 10:30 PM IST on 9 June.

Following the keynote, the rest of the week will feature developer-focused sessions and workshops diving into Apple’s latest software updates. These will be available to stream live for anyone with a developer account. Much like previous editions, this year’s sessions will be a mix of virtual and on-location events.

What to expect at WWDC 2025

WWDC is traditionally where Apple lifts the lid on the next major updates across its software lineup, and this year should be no different. We're expecting new iterations of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS — likely iOS/iPadOS 19, watchOS 12, and macOS 16 — along with the third version of visionOS for the Vision Pro headset. Updates for Apple TV and HomePods are also expected to be part of the mix.

According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple may be shaking things up on the naming front. To create a more unified system, the company could switch to year-based naming — meaning we might see all software labelled under the “26” banner, such as iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and so on.

A large chunk of the spotlight at WWDC 2025 is expected to land squarely on the next version of iOS — widely tipped to be one of the most significant updates the iPhone has seen in years. Rumours suggest a sweeping redesign is on the cards, potentially the biggest visual overhaul since iOS 7 back in 2013. One leak, courtesy of Jon Prosser, even claims to show the full feature set ahead of schedule.

Meanwhile, with Apple Intelligence now fully rolled out, we might also see the company shift focus to what’s next rather than what’s still in beta. CarPlay is also back in the conversation, with the  refreshed version having just gone live  — so we’re hoping Apple shares more details about its broader deployment.

As for availability, most of the announced software updates are expected to land in September, following Apple’s usual release pattern.

It’s also safe to assume that AI will once again be front and centre. Apple Intelligence, which made its debut at last year’s WWDC, hasn’t had the smoothest rollout — several promised features are still missing in action, including the revamped Siri with deeper personal context. 

Apple has confirmed it's still on track for release later this year, and WWDC 2025 seems like the natural place for an update on its progress.

On the hardware side, expectations are relatively modest. We’re not anticipating any headline-grabbing unveilings, but a few smaller reveals could still be on the cards. Rumours suggest Apple might introduce a new HomePod model featuring a built-in touch display, possibly arriving alongside an updated HomePod OS. There’s also chatter about new Macs running the M5 chip, though nothing concrete has surfaced yet to back that up.