Apple WWDC
WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) is Apple’s annual conference for software developers, where the company introduces new versions, technologies, and tools across its software platforms. It is run by Apple and anchors the release rhythm of the platforms behind Apple: each June’s keynote outlines the direction of iOS, macOS, and other system updates, with detailed materials available to developers throughout the week.
Format and editions
According to Apple’s WWDC page on the Developer site, the conference consists of the Keynote, the Platforms State of the Union on platform technologies, session videos and documentation, developer labs, the Apple Design Awards, and developer forums where Apple engineers answer questions.
- The first WWDC was held in 1983. Since 2020 the conference has been based at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, centered on online video combined with in-person activities and group labs.
- WWDC25 ran June 9–13, 2025, with the keynote on June 9.
- WWDC26 ran June 8–12, 2026, with the keynote on June 8; all session videos and lab materials are available afterwards on Apple’s WWDC page.
Edition dates above are compiled from Wikipedia’s WWDC article; titles (such as the WWDC26 tagline) and the event format should be read from Apple’s Developer site.
Discussion in the show
In Weekly #004’s chapter “Agent 基建与硬件需求” (Agent infrastructure and hardware demand), while discussing hardware price increases, Yang Pan summed up Apple’s pricing rhythm as two styles: “要么就是下一次 WWDC 之前，要么现在随时就改官网，随时就涨” — either just before the next WWDC, or any day via a website change. This is a host’s observation that treats WWDC as a reference point for Apple’s hardware and price moves, not an Apple statement. The chapter is in the Chinese transcript.
Frequently asked questions
What does WWDC stand for?
WWDC stands for Worldwide Developers Conference — Apple’s yearly event for introducing its software platforms and developer tools to developers.
When is WWDC held each year?
WWDC takes place during one week in June each year, based at Apple Park in Cupertino since 2020. WWDC25 ran June 9–13, 2025, and WWDC26 ran June 8–12, 2026.
When was WWDC 2026, and what was covered?
WWDC26 was held June 8–12, 2026, opening with the keynote on the morning of June 8, followed by the Platforms State of the Union and a week of sessions, labs, and the Apple Design Awards. All videos can be replayed on Apple’s WWDC26 page.
Where can I watch WWDC videos?
The Keynote, Platforms State of the Union, and session videos from every edition are published on Apple’s Developer site and its video area, and can be replayed without registration.