Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2021 kicks off on Monday (June 7) and there's a busy schedule of events that are available to watch for free. WWDC is an annual event that, as the name suggests, was initially conceived as a way to give developers an insight into Apple's new or hardware and software so they could work on their own associated projects. It still serves that purpose to some extent, but since the 2000s has been a platform for major Apple product announcements too.
Last year, for example, Apple revealed that it would be iPad Pro all powered by Apple Silicon. This year, Apple has largely kept a lid on what will be revealed, but we're expecting to see big changes to iPadOS as a result of the power that first Apple Silicon chip (the M1) can deliver, as well as refinements to iOS, macOS, and watchOS — and no doubt one or two surprises.
Things get underway at 10am PDT on Monday with the Apple Keynote streamed from Apple Park. Per Apple, it will be available to watch live on the Apple events webpage, the Apple YouTube channel, the Apple TV app, the Apple Developer website, and the Apple Developer app. It will also be possible to watch the address back once it has finished. Apple is promising that some "exciting new updates coming to all Apple platforms" will be announced, but the Keynote isn't the only event during the week that may be of interest.
More Apple WWDC21 Events To Watch
Later on Monday, at 2pm PDT, Apple's Platforms State of the Union will be streamed live. This is a more technical session aimed at helping developers to create great apps, described by Apple as "deeper dive into the new tools, technologies, and advances across Apple platforms." That's not to say it won't be of interest to anyone else, though, and those interested will find it on the Apple Developer website and the Apple Developer app.
Also streaming on the Developer website and the Developer app will be the Apple Design Awards. This will be one of the later events in the week on Thursday (June 10) and, in Apple's words, it celebrates "the creative artistry, craftsmanship, and technical achievement of Apple developers." The awards can be worth a watch simply for the ingenuity that is on display.
Elsewhere, there will be expert sessions posted to the Apple Developer website and app each day from Tuesday (June 8), as well as more special events, Pavilions, and content pushed out via the Developer app.
Sources: Apple