Apple WWDC 2024: Livestream, Schedule & What’s Coming (It’s Happening Today!)

New Delhi: Apple‘s annual developer extravaganza, WWDC 2024, kicks off today! Here’s a comprehensive guide to the event:

Livestream and Keynote Time:

The excitement begins tonight with the keynote address at 10:00 AM PDT (10:30 PM IST). Witness the unveiling of Apple’s software roadmap for the year via a global livestream on the company’s YouTube channel, website, Apple Developer app, and Apple TV app.

Deeper Dive with Platforms State of the Union:

Following the keynote, delve deeper into the technical aspects at 1:00 PM PDT (1:30 AM IST on Tuesday) with the Platforms State of the Union. This session, streamed via the Apple Developer app and website, will provide developers and enthusiasts with a detailed breakdown of the upcoming operating system updates.

WWDC 2024: A Week of Learning and Innovation

Beyond the keynote, WWDC 2024 unfolds with a jam-packed schedule. Over the next few days, Apple will release over 100 technical sessions featuring Apple’s design, engineering, and other expert teams. These sessions will be available on YouTube and the Apple Developer website and app.

Celebrating the next generation of coding talent, Apple will host the 50 Distinguished Winners of the annual Swift Student Challenge for three days at Apple Park. These winners will participate in special activities throughout the WWDC week.

iOS 18: AI-Powered Customization and More

While new hardware announcements remain unlikely, software takes center stage with anticipated updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. Rumors suggest Apple is focusing on user interface customization options for iOS 18, potentially empowering users to personalize their experience further.

The spotlight might also shine brightly on AI. Apple is expected to introduce new AI features across its operating systems, potentially enhancing Siri’s capabilities. Reports even hint at Apple exploring chatbot functionalities within iOS 18, possibly leveraging both on-device and cloud-based AI. Don’t miss the WWDC 2024 announcements to discover how Apple plans to integrate AI into its future.

Apple Design Awards: Celebrating Design Excellence

WWDC 2024 also serves as the platform to unveil the winners of the prestigious Apple Design Awards. The finalists are already listed on the Apple Developer website and app, with the winners soon to be announced.

Stay tuned for all the exciting developments from WWDC 2024!