Last Updated on June 3, 2022 by srinivas
Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) kicks off Monday, June 6 with a keynote where the company will unveil its plans for the operating systems for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV and more. The keynote can be viewed online for everyone.
If you’re interested in watching the keynote, here’s what you need to know. And if you want to learn more about WWDC in general, you can read all about it in our WWDC guide.
When is the WWDC 2022 keynote?
The keynote will begin at WWDC on June 6 at 10 a.m. PDT. The event will likely last one to two hours. Here’s what that means in the countries where most of our readers live:
- UK: 6pm BST
- Europe: 7pm CEST
- US: 10 a.m. PDT; 11am MDT, 12pm CDT, 1pm EDT
- Canada: at 2 p.m. ADT
- India: at 10:30 PM IST
- Singapore and China: June 7 at 1:00 AM
- Japan: June 7 at 2 a.m. JST
- Australia: June 7 at 1 a.m. AWST; 2:30 a.m. CST; 3 hours AEST
- New Zealand: June 7 at 5pm NZST
How to watch the WWDC keynote
Apple will live stream the keynote presentation for everyone to watch. The video is embedded below. Here are the different ways to watch the WWDC keynote, depending on your device:
In the past, Apple has also streamed the event live on Twitter. It doesn’t seem to be repeating this experiment, instead directing followers to apple.com, but tweets may be 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 watch WWDC keynote on a Mac
After the keynote airs, it will be available to watch in the Apple Podcast app here and in the Apple TV app.
Watch the WWDC keynote on iPad or iPad
Apple says its keynote videos are best experienced on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch running Safari on iOS 10 or later (although it can also be played on iOS 9).
Watch the WWDC keynote on Apple TV
Apple TV users can watch the keynote as long as they have an Apple TV that supports the App Store and includes the TV app.
You can watch the keynote via the TV app.
Previously, Apple hosted the WWDC keynote in a dedicated Events app on the Apple TV, but this year, that app has been made redundant and instead the keynote appears as an option in the TV app.
How to watch the WWDC keynote on a PC
PC owners need Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 to view Apple’s site. Or they can watch via YouTube as above.
How to watch the WWDC keynote on something else…
Apple says other platforms may be able to access the stream with recent versions of Chrome or Firefox (MSE, H.264, and AAC required).
Visit the Apple Event page to watch.
Watch the WWDC keynote at an Apple Store
In the past (pre-pandemic), local stores participated in broadcasts for which the public was encouraged to subscribe to Apple’s website. Search your local store to see if an event is taking place.
Can I participate in WWDC sessions?
WWDC is not just the keynote. Apple gives registered developers access to the WWDC sessions online, including the Platforms State of the Union presentation and the more than 100 developer sessions.
Here’s the lineup for the key presentations on Day One of WWDC:
- June 6, 10am PDT: Apple Keynote
- June 6, 1:00 PM PDT: Platforms State of the Union
- June 6, 5pm 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 an Apple developer gives you access to support materials and allows you to register Macs and iOS devices with Apple so you can use them to run your software.
You can sign in with your own Apple ID (recommended if you’re a single developer), or you can create an Apple ID just for the developer account (recommended if you’re developing for a company).
Apple charges $99 per year to participate in the Developer Program. You may be able to get a fee waiver if you meet the qualifications. Apple also lists the tools and resources that a membership provides.
Join WWDC Sessions
Apple has said the WWDC 2022 format will deliver a “full program with an online keynote and sessions, providing a great learning experience for our entire developer community, around the world.” Developers are encouraged to download the Apple Developer app for more information.