Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) is set to begin on Monday, June 6, where the company will unveil its plans for operating systems for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV and more. The keynote address is available online for all to see.
Here is what you need to know if you are interested in the main point. And if you want to know more about WWDC in general, you can read all about it in our WWDC guide.
When is WWDC 2022 Keynote?
The keynote address begins at 10 a.m. PDT June 6, WWDC. The event will probably last one to two hours. Here is what most of our readers translate in the countries where they live:
- United Kingdom: 6 pm BST
- Europe: 6 pm CEST
- US: 10 am PDT; 11 am MDT, noon CDT, 1 pm EDT
- Canada: 2 p.m.
- India: IST at 10.30 pm
- Singapore and China: June 7 at 1 p.m.
- Japan: June 7 at 2 am JST
- Australia: June 7 at 1am AWST; 2.30 am ACST; 3 am AEST
- New Zealand: June 7 at 5 am NZST
How to see WWDC Keynote
Apple will stream the original presentation live so anyone can watch. The video is embedded below. There are several ways to view WWDC Keynote depending on your device:
In the past, Apple has streamed the event live on Twitter. Instead, this test does not appear to be repeated Management Apple.com followers, however, may have tweets posted during the event.
Apple’s special events page has all the information you need, including the option to add it to your calendar.
How to view WWDC Keynote on a Mac
After the initial broadcast of the keynote speech, it will be available for viewing on the Apple Podcast app and the Apple TV app.
How to view WWDC Keynote on iPad or iPad
Apple says that using iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, the original videos of iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch get the best experience using Safari using iOS 10 or later (although it will also run on iOS 9).
How to watch WWDC Keynote on Apple TV
Apple TV users will be able to watch keynote speeches as long as they have the App Store support and an Apple TV featuring the TV app.
You will be able to watch the main speech through the TV app.
Apple previously hosted WWDC Keynote inside a dedicated event app on Apple TV but this year that app has been redesigned and the original Note will appear as an alternative to the TV app instead.
How to view WWDC Keynote on a PC
PC owners will need Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 to visit Apple’s site. Or they can try using YouTube like above.
How to view WWDC keynotes in something else …
Apple has said that other platforms may be able to access the stream using the latest versions of Chrome or Firefox (MSE, H.264, and AAC required).
To view, see the Apple Events page.
How to view WWDC Keynote in Apple Store
In the past (pre-epidemic) local stores participated in broadcast events for which the public was encouraged to sign up for Apple’s website. Search your local store to see if an event is happening.
Can I join a WWDC session?
WWDC is not just a keynote speech. Apple allows registered developers to access online WWDC sessions, including Union Platform State Presentations and 100-plus developer sessions.
This is the lineup for keynote presentations on the first day of WWDC:
- June 6, 10 am PDT: Apple Keynote
- June 6, 1 pm PDT: Platform State of the Union
- June 6, 5 pm PDT: Apple Design Awards
How to register as a developer
To register as a developer, go to the Apple Developer Program Registration page and click Start your enrollment at the bottom of the page.
Registering as Apple Developer will give you access to support materials and enable you to register Mac and iOS devices with Apple so that you can use them to run your software.
You can sign in with your own Apple ID (recommended if you are a single developer), or you can create an Apple ID for the developer account only (recommended if you are developing for a company).
Apple charges $ 99 per year to stay in the developer program. You may be able to waive the fee if you meet the qualifications. Apple also provides a list of what tools and resources the membership provides.
How to join a WWDC session
Apple says the WWDC 2022 format will provide a “complete program with an online keynote and session, which will provide a great learning experience for our entire developer community, for the whole world.” Developers are encouraged to download the Apple Developer app for more information.