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It's that time of year again. Apple has confirmed its dates for the annual WorldWide Developers Conference in 2026.
The event is scheduled to run from 8 June through 12 June (PDT), which translates to 8–13 June (AEST) here in Australia.
While the conference remains a predominantly online affair accessible to developers globally, Apple is maintaining its recent tradition of hosting a physical event at Apple Park in Cupertino on the opening day.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Apple has confirmed its 2026 keynote will highlight the company's "AI advancements." After several years of iterative (and somewhat disappointing) updates, the focus has shifted toward how Apple will integrate more sophisticated machine learning and generative tools directly into the operating systems we use every day.
The conference will serve as the launchpad for the next versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. Apple will probably also talk about visionOS, though unless it's accompanied by a much cheaper headset, that's not really where the attention will focus.
For developers Apple is promising deeper access to their engineers. The week includes over 100 video sessions and interactive labs designed to help developers adopt the new frameworks and features announced during the keynote.
"WWDC is one of the most exciting times for us at Apple because it’s a chance for our incredible global developer community to come together for an electrifying week that celebrates technology, innovation and collaboration," said Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations.
The Swift Student Challenge also remains a core pillar of the event. This programme highlights the next generation of developers, with winning students around the globe receiving notification this week.
A select group of 50 "Distinguished Winners" will even be invited to Apple HQ for a three-day experience, providing a rare look under the hood of the world's most valuable tech company.
For most of us in Australia, the main event will be the opening keynote. Because of the timezone difference, we will likely be tuning in during the early hours of Tuesday, 9 June, to see exactly how our iPhones and Macs will change in the coming year.
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