WWDC is One Week Away: Five Steps to Get Ready

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We’re just one week away from WWDC 2021, which kicks off next Monday, June 7 and runs through Friday, June 11. Apple’s annual developers conference will be an all-digital affair for the second year in a row due to public health measures, but it will still be an exciting week, with Apple expected to unveil iOS 15 and other new software updates.

1. Set Siri Reminders

During the course of WWDC, there are a few presentations that have broader appeal:

Keynote on Monday, June 7 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time: Apple is expected to unveil iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS 12, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15, and there is always a chance of a hardware surprise or two, with a new MacBook Pro rumored.Platforms State of the Union on Monday, June 7 at 2 p.m. Pacific Time: Apple will provide a deeper dive into the new developer tools, technologies, and advances across its software platforms.Apple Design Awards on Thursday, June 10 at 2 p.m. Pacific Time: The awards celebrate the creative artistry, craftsmanship, and technical achievement of Apple developers, according to Apple.

One handy way to remember these dates and times is to set Siri reminders using an iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, HomePod, or other Apple device. For example: “Hey Siri, remind me to watch the WWDC Keynote on June 7 at 10 a.m.”

Find out when the WWDC Keynote takes place in time zones around the world.

2. Download the Apple Developer App

Available on the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV, the free Apple Developer app is central to the WWDC experience, complete with a full schedule once available. Beginning June 8, session videos will be posted to the app each day, providing a deep dive into new features and frameworks being added across Apple’s software platforms. The WWDC Keynote will also be available in the app with on-demand playback after the conclusion of the live stream.

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