Apple WWDC 2016 keynote liveblog (iOS 10, WatchOS 2 and more)

Apple WWDC 2016 keynote liveblog (iOS 10, WatchOS 2 and more)

Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC, pronounced as 'dub dub dc' by all the cool kids) kicks off with a keynote featuring Apple's superstar executive team on Monday, June 13th at 1PM ET / 10AM PT.

WWDC 2016 will take place at a much larger venue than the usual Moscone West site, as this year Apple has opted to host it at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco.

What can we expect? Here are the main topics of discussion and the ones that are not likely to happen:

  • New iOS 10 to be unveiled
  • But no new iOS devices (no iPhones or iPads) expected
  • WatchOS 2 with more independance to be unveiled
  • But no new Apple Watch hardware
  • New Siri functionality
  • New Apple Music features
Of course, this being Apple, you can always expect a surprise, or two. That's why we recommend you to tune in our live blog to see what happens.

Live event tracker

12:11New Dock feature: tap the side button to get quick access to favorite apps
12:10All of these improvements will work with first- and third-party apps
12:10
12:09"Serious acceleration in app launch time" Big cheers from the crowd
12:09We're starting with WatchOS news
12:08
12:08
12:08
12:08Four platforms to talk about: Mac, iPhone (the best user experience ever), iPad and Apple Watch
12:06"The App Store is the best opportunity for developers" Over $50 billion paid to developers.
12:052 million apps on the App Store! Major milestone
12:05"The youngest WWDC 16 attendee is only 9." It's a little girl also
12:04"Over a 100 attendees that are under 18"
12:04"We're investing in the next generation of developers" Cheers from the crowd for the Apple scholarships
12:03"The conference this year sold out, over 5,000 attendees and millions more watching on the live stream."
12:02
12:02"Please rise and join us in a moment of silence"
12:02"We celebrate our diversity" #apple #wwdc
12:02Tim shares his condolences for the people affected by the Orlando, Florida shootings
12:01And we're on! Tim Cook is on stage!
12:00Do not forget that you can watch the event livestreamed as well at the following link: apple.com/apple-events/j…
11:50What are you most excited to hear about? iOS? The Apple Watch? Let us know your suggestions below!
11:50We have 10 minutes until the keynote starts!
09:33One, two, one, two, microphone check! It's Monday, June 13th, and we'll be liveblogging the Apple WWDC 2016 keynote right here. Stay tuned!
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08:04One, two, one, two, microphone check! It's Monday, June 13th, and we'll be liveblogging the Apple WWDC 2016 keynote right here. Stay tuned!

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