How to Watch Monday’s WWDC25 Keynote
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This year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) is only a weekend away. While it may not be as eventful as the past couple of years, we’re still expecting some exciting updates as Apple unveils its new operating systems, likely with some of the most significant design changes we’ve seen in a long time.
While WWDC23 saw the unveiling of the Vision Pro and several new Macs, last year’s event was devoid of new hardware announcements, focusing instead on Apple Intelligence. This year’s event is expected to feature little of either, with the only AI announcements being relatively subtle and no new hardware expected — although Apple can still always surprise us with “one more thing.”
Instead, Apple will show off the upcoming versions of its operating systems, as it does every year. However, we could be in for some significant changes this time, as it will reportedly dial up the version numbers to 26 to give them a unified car-like “model year.” So, instead of iOS 19, macOS 16, watchOS 11, and visionOS 3, we’ll get iOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, and visionOS 26.
Apple is also expected to overhaul the design of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to be more like visionOS, representing the biggest changes we’ve seen since it dropped skeuomorphism in the 2013 release of iOS 7.
While Apple’s WWDC Keynotes were once significant in-person gatherings, with limited and competitive ticket access for developers, the global health pandemic forced Apple to shift to an entirely virtual format for its 2020 event. That move stuck, as Apple realized it could open up the event to a global developer audience at no additional cost and create pre-recorded presentations that offer more creativity and give Apple more control.
Although a select few are still invited to attend in person, the main presentation will be live-streamed as a video for everyone. Attendees at Apple Park will watch the same keynote video broadcast to the rest of the world.
Apple’s WWDC 2025 Keynote
The WWDC Keynote will kick off at 10 a.m. Pacific Time / 1 p.m. Eastern Time, and will be streamed through all the usual channels.
Apple TV App
For iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV users, the most straightforward way to watch any Apple event is via the built-in TV app. Apple integrated its dedicated Apple Events app into the TV app several years ago, so no additional download is required.
Open the TV app on Monday, and you should find the WWDC event prominently featured on the main page. This is also true for Apple’s TV app installed on smart TVs, game consoles, or other streaming devices.
YouTube
Apple also broadcasts the WWDC Keynote live on its official YouTube channel. This is one of the most universally accessible options, as YouTube works across all web browsers and has apps available for nearly every mobile and smart TV platform.
Unlike Apple’s TV app, which likely won’t list the event until Sunday or Monday, the placeholder for the live YouTube event went up earlier this week. You can even set a reminder by clicking the Notify Me button so you won’t miss it.
Apple’s Official Event and Developer Websites
If you prefer to watch without using YouTube, Apple’s Events Site and Developer Site provide a live stream of the keynote directly through your web browser.
The stream is identical across these platforms, but the action will continue on Apple’s Developer site with the Platforms State of the Union at 1 p.m. Pacific Time, offering a more in-depth look at new features and APIs for third-party app development.
Apple Developer App
The WWDC Keynote and Platforms State of the Union will also be streamed within Apple’s Developer app. While the streams are the same as those found elsewhere, this app provides a central hub for all WWDC activities throughout the week, including access to sessions, labs, and more.
Check Back for All the Highlights
Not everyone can find the time to watch an Apple event during a busy workday. After all, we all have jobs, but the good news is that our team at iDrop News is dedicated to watching Apple events like these so that we can provide you with everything you need to know. If you miss the WWDC Keynote or want a recap of the key points, check back here for more news and other coverage on Monday.
