Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is a hugely important event, second only to the iPhone launch each fall. WWDC is important because during the opening presentation we hear what Apple has in store for its various operating systems, and therefore the devices that run them. If you have an iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch or Apple TV, WWDC will interest you and we highly recommend watching the keynote.
Luckily, you don’t need an invitation. The keynote address will be streamed online for everyone to watch live. We’ve embedded the live stream below so you can watch it here once the event starts. There are also other options, which we describe below.
If you want to watch the keynote, here’s everything you need to know. You can learn more about WWDC 2024, including the products we plan to launch, in a separate article.
When does the WWDC 2024 keynote take place?
The keynote will kick off WWDC at 10 a.m. PDT on June 10, 2024. The event will likely last around one to two hours. Here’s what that means in the world:
- United States: 10 a.m. (PDT); 11 a.m. (MDT), noon (CDT), 1 p.m. (EDT)
- Canada: 10 a.m. (PDT); 11 a.m. (MDT), noon (CDT), 1 p.m. EDT, 2 p.m. (ADT)
- United Kingdom: 6:00 p.m. (BST)
- Europe: 7:00 p.m. (CEST)
- India: 10:30 p.m. (IST)
- Singapore and China: June 11 at 1 a.m. (CST)
- Japan: June 11 at 2 a.m. (JST)
- Australia: June 11 at 1 a.m. (AWST); 2:30 a.m. (ACST); 3am (AEST)
- New Zealand: June 11 at 5am (NZST)
How to watch the WWDC 2024 keynote
Besides YouTube, there are several ways to watch the WWDC keynote depending on your device:
- Look on the Apple website.
- Watch via the TV app on an Apple TV, iPhone, iPad or Mac.
In the past, Apple has also streamed the event live on Twitter. It does not appear that this experience will be repeated followers on apple.com, but promoted tweets may be posted during the event.
As we get closer to the date of WWDC 2024, Apple’s special events page will have all the information you need, including the ability to add it to your calendar.
How to watch the WWDC 2024 keynote on a Mac
After the speech is initially broadcast, it will be available in the Apple TV and Podcasts apps.
How to watch the WWDC 2024 keynote on iPhone or iPad
How to watch the WWDC 2024 keynote on Apple TV
You can watch the speech through the TV app, which means you’ll need an Apple TV that supports the App Store and has the TV app.
Previously, Apple hosted the WWDC keynote in a dedicated events app on the Apple TV, but that app has since been made redundant. Instead, the keynote will appear as an option in the TV app.
How to watch the WWDC 2024 keynote on a PC
PC owners will need Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 to watch Apple’s site. Or they can watch using YouTube as above.
How to watch the WWDC keynote on something else…
Apple says other platforms could access the stream using recent versions of Chrome or Firefox (MSE, H.264 and AAC required). To watch, visit the Apple Events page.
Can I join the WWDC 2024 sessions?
WWDC isn’t just about the keynote. There are also in-depth sessions where developers can learn about the different platforms and network with Apple staff and other community members. In the past, these sessions would have taken place in person; In the more recent past, Apple has allowed registered developers to access WWDC sessions online. Keep an eye on Apple’s WWDC developer page for the latest details on current sessions and how to access them. Developers are also encouraged to download the Apple Developer app for more information.
This year, as in 2023, the event will have an in-person component and some guests will be at Apple Park to watch the keynote “live” (although the presentation will likely be a pre-recorded video). This means that lucky participants will also be able to attend the sessions in the flesh. Tickets for this event were made available through a lottery, and it closed some time ago. If you haven’t heard it yet, you’re not invited.
How to register as a developer
To register as a developer and access the online components of WWDC (and qualify for next year’s ticket lottery), go to the Apple Developer Program registration page and click Start your inscription at the bottom of the page. We walk through the process here: How to Join Apple’s Beta Program.
Signing up as an Apple developer is free, but if you want full access to support documents and publish apps, you’ll have to pay $99 per year. However, if you only want to test the latest beta versions, it’s free. You can sign in with your own Apple ID or create a dedicated Apple ID just for the developer account.
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