Apple sets official date for WWDC 2025: What to expect from iOS 19, VisionOS 3, and more

Apple just announced a date for its annual Worldwide Developer’s Conference (WWDC). The event keynote will take place on June 9 in Apple Park to kick off the conference, which will run until June 13. The event will feature the new software generation for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Vision Pro, and Apple TV. 

Apple hosts media, developers, and students each year at its WWDC event. Developers attending in person or virtually can learn, connect, and engage in multiple activities and consultations to optimize their apps. But Apple also kicks off the event with a keynote, debuting the latest software updates, including iOS 19, MacOS 16, WatchOS 12, VisionOS 3, and TvOS 19. 

Also: 10 easy ways to make Siri work better on your iPhone today

“We’re excited to mark another incredible year of WWDC with our global developer community,” said Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations. “We can’t wait to share the latest tools and technologies that will empower developers and help them continue to innovate.”

Apple is expected to make big changes to the iPhone user experience, including redesigned icons, menus, apps, and windows that’ll give iOS a new look. The major software overhaul would be the first in at least 12 years, as Apple hasn’t made significant design changes to its user interface since the release of iOS 7 in 2013. Apple is reportedly focused on making these changes to iOS, MacOS, and iPadOS to unify the user experience across the iPhone, Mac, and iPad and make navigation more intuitive. 

Also: I finally replaced my M1 MacBook Pro with a base model M4 – and the upgrades were worth it

Whether Apple announces huge updates to iOS during the WWDC keynote on June 9 or not, we will surely see the release of iOS 19 and other Apple operating systems. We can also expect to see Apple weave its Apple Intelligence features deeper into the daily user experience across systems.

Before the event, Apple holds a Swift Student Challenge, an annual coding competition for students worldwide. The competition encourages developers 13 years and older who are enrolled in high school or other educational programs to create an app using Swift Playgrounds. The winners get Apple swag and prizes, and the top 50 participants can attend the WWDC in person in Apple Park.