WWDC 2026: Apple's keynote breaks with an old tradition
Apple's WWDC keynote was structured differently this time – not by system, but by topic. Why that's no coincidence and so on...
Tag: WWDC
WWDC – Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference – is Apple's most important software event and has been held annually since 1987, traditionally in June. At WWDC, Apple uses its keynote to introduce the next major versions of its platforms – iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS – along with new frameworks, AI capabilities, design languages and developer tools. Over the following days, free online sessions, labs and code-along formats follow, complemented by an in-person "Special Event" at Apple Park for selected developers. Hardware premieres such as new Macs, Apple silicon chips or Vision Pro have also been announced at past WWDCs.
In this tag archive on apfelpatient.de, you'll find everything around Apple's developer conference: expectations and rumors ahead of every WWDC, complete keynote coverage with all platform highlights, deep dives into frameworks and developer tools, background on Apple's AI and platform strategy, beta cycles for the current operating system generations, new features such as Liquid Glass design or Core AI, and all hardware announcements that Apple ships out of Cupertino alongside its software updates.
Anyone wanting to follow Apple's platform future live and not miss anything important from Cupertino's developer week is in the right place here.
Apple is expanding its services: Here's what's coming this fall
Apple is expanding Maps, Find My, Wallet, Podcasts, iCloud and Apple Music – an overview of the new service features this fall.
Xcode 27 and new AI frameworks for developers
Apple opens Xcode 27 to coding agents from Anthropic, Google and OpenAI – plus new AI frameworks and tools for developers.
tvOS 27: These are the new features for Apple TV
Apple briefly showcases tvOS 27 at WWDC: new Podcasts app, faster AirPlay, Smart Downloads and more for Apple TV.
App Store: Apple gives developers new tools
Apple is expanding the App Store: new marketing tools, shared subscriptions, cross-provider bundles, and a streamlined submission process.
Apple expands parental controls with new features
Apple is expanding its parental controls: Ask to Browse, time limits, and a new screen time feature are coming to iPhone, iPad, and other devices this fall.
Siri AI in the EU: DMA delays launch on iPhone and iPad
Apple is not bringing Siri AI to iPhones and iPads in the EU for the time being due to the DMA – without a timeline. Also...
Apple Intelligence: The next generation is here
Apple Intelligence brings AI to Photos, Safari and Image Playground – and for the first time openly relies on Google's Gemini.
Siri AI: Apple introduces the completely redesigned assistant
Apple has unveiled Siri AI: completely rebuilt, with world knowledge, screen awareness and its own app – with an EU reservation.
Tim Cook gets in the mood for WWDC with a "Good Morning" video
Ahead of what is likely his last keynote as Apple CEO, Tim Cook is getting everyone in the mood for WWDC with a star-studded "Good Morning" video.
