WWDC 2025 live: Updates from Apple's keynote including new iOS, iPadOS, Apple Intelligence and more
But instead of various different numbers indicating the generation of each platform like before, this year might see the company adopt a unified year-based naming standard that would result in things being called iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26 and such as opposed to iOS 19 and watchOS 12 as anticipated.
If you want to watch Apple's keynote presentation for yourself, check out how to watch WWDC 2025 for details on the various places you can find the livestream. For those who prefer following along a third-party liveblog that's largely text- and image-based, scroll down for our coverage right here!
The keynote starts at 1PM ET (or 10AM PT) but our liveblog begins hours before that, as we plan to share our experience and impressions live from Apple Park in Cupertino. You should absolutely join us around 10AM ET for the full experience to feel like you're right here with us. The pictures of snacks alone should be worth it.
Hello! That's the first word you see when setting up a new Apple device and also on this liveblog! That was not a cliched opening for this at all! Welcome to our live coverage of WWDC 2025. Myself and deputy editor Nate Ingraham are on the ground in Cupertino to bring you all the latest from the company's keynote today. As we make our way to Apple Park, please keep us in your thoughts. I really need all the luck and good vibes to secure a seat that's comfortably situated under shade today.
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