It's a huge day for Apple with the firm's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) getting underway from its HQ in Cupertino, California.This yearly event offers a glimpse at what's next for the firm's operating systems with the iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and MacBook all set for some shiny new upgrades.Along with software, the tech giant has been known to throw in some surprises with MacBooks and the space-aged Vision Pro headset being unveiled at this showcase in the past.Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTIt'll be an action-packed few hours ahead, and Express.co.uk has made the trip across the pond to bring you all the latest news, views and updates from WWDC.So strap in, sit back and enjoy the show.
WELCOME TO OUR LIVE BLOG, PLEASE FIND THE LATEST APPLE UPDATES BELOW...5 mins ago18:28Henry BurrellLive TranslationPlaying keep up perhaps, but handy nonetheless, Apple is introducing Live Translation that will work "entirely on-device", a boon for privacy and security.Languages can be delivered in different languages after you type them in your own, and incoming messages can be translated similarly.On phone calls and FaceTime, Apple showed a demo that translates your voice live for the recipient, and vice versa.I hope this is coming to the UK.It's currently available on Samsung phones with Galaxy AI, and has been since 2024.
8 mins ago18:25Henry BurrellPolls in MessagesSpeaking of features you could get somewhere else already, the Messages app is getting a polls function, just like we've had on WhatsApp for years.You'll also be able to silence messages from unknown senders, in an optional setting, or add custom backgrounds to individual chats.Remember, these features are coming to compatible iPhones later in the year.11 mins ago18:22Henry BurrellHey, remember the Phone app?Apple is updating the layout of the iPhone's phone app because, hey, it's a telephone too, remember! I've always thought the Phone app has been a little left behind, so making it more intuitive is good news.Call Screening tech will now answer calls for unknown numbers for you.The caller can start talking while the text appears on your screen to see if it's worth to pick up or if it is the spam call you expect.Another new feature, Hold Assist, will keep you on hold with a service and call you back when the person is ready to talk to you.This is great - and features you could get on a Google Pixel for years (just saying).
14 mins ago18:19Henry BurrellCarPlay gets some loveIf you are a fan of Apple CarPlay, the in-car heads up display tech that connects to your iPhone, Apple is adding Live Activities widgets and other visual updates to improve the software.My Toyota Aygo could never...16 mins ago18:17Henry BurrellCustomisation evolves on iOS 26Here are some of the customisation options you will be able to dive into in iOS 26. Looks pretty similar to the current iOS to me, but those icons are certainly more glassy.19 mins ago18:14Henry BurrellThe next version of iOS will be called iOS 26Big one! iOS 18 will not update to iOS 19.Apple is now setting the iOS version numbers to line up with the year - though the version coming later this year, presumably with the next generation of iPhones, will be called iOS 26, not 25.Looks as though Apple is setting up the version numbers to correspond to the year they will be in use the longest.
iOS 26 will be available later, likely in September, but won't become iOS 27 until the following September.All the other product software will also get the 26 moniker.22 mins ago18:11Henry BurrellThe new Apple software design language is called Liquid GlassDye is now talking through the design changes Apple is making to iOS, iPadOS and macOS.Where some design elements of older iOS versions were designed for rectangular screens, Apple is now rounding everything off - the firm no longer sells iPhones with rectangular screens, all are rounded.The 'glass' element of Liquid Glass means a lot of icons and elements in iOS will be opaque.25 mins ago18:08Henry BurrelliOS design change mentioned early doorsHere we go - Federighi is setting up the rumoured change coming to Apple's software design."The stage is set for something new," he says.Here comes Alan Dye, Apple's VP of Human Interface, to explain. He directly references iOS 7 and its design."We have the opportunity to lay the foundation for the next chapter of our software."The new iOS will have a "unified design language" across products.
28 mins ago18:05Henry BurrellApple Intelligence is first upFederighi is up now, recapping what Apple announced last year around its AI services under the Apple Intelligence name."This work needed more time to reach our high quality bar", Federighi says, adding Apple will have updates later in the year. He says during the presentation we'll see Apple Intelligence features being used.32 mins ago18:01Henry BurrellWWDC beginsAnd we're off! In true Apple style, we have a flashy pre-recorded event coming up.Tim Cook features in the pre-show video, with Apple SVP of software and engineering Craig Federighi driving an F1 car.Cook is now hyping the F1 movie, about to come out.
It is, of course, an Apple-financed film for its TV+ service.32 mins ago18:01David SnellingTim Cook on stageTim Cook has just come on stage to welcome everyone and says big news is coming today.38 mins ago17:55David SnellingA quick look inside Apple ParkApple rarely opens its doors to Apple Park but WWDC is a time when developers and media are allowed inside the Cupertino HQ.
42 mins ago17:51Henry BurrellBig changes coming to Apple software?Along with news about AI and Apple Intelligence, rumours point towards a relatively big change to iOS, the software that runs on iPhones.Reports have suggested Apple is set to overhaul the look and feel of iOS in a design it could call 'Liquid Glass' according to Mark Gurman at Bloomberg.This change to how app icons, menus and software elements look on your iPhone is said to be similar to the look of the software on Apple's virtual reality headset, the Vision Pro.If the rumours are true, it could be as big a change as when iOS 7 launched in 2013, replacing the original skeuomophic design of the early iPhones. iOS 7 created the flat icon look that is still seen on iPhones today in place of the first generation software design that copied the look of physical items.Who remembers the Notes app looking like a yellow legal pad? 44 mins ago17:49David SnellingWhat to expect from WWDCOver the next two hours we are likely to see new iPhone, iPad, MacBook and Apple Watch software updates.Many are predicting a major revamp this year with Apple calling its new operating systems iOS 26, macOS 26, iPadOS 26 and watchOS 26.
48 mins ago17:45David SnellingWhat time does WWDC start?The main event kicks off at 6pm and is expected to last around two hours.We'll keep updating out live blog throughout the event so watch this space.48 mins ago17:45Henry BurrellTop analyst makes some predictionsReputable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has had his say over on X, predicting what Apple is about to announce.He reckon AI strategy and Apple Intelligence will be the focus, though he claims, "No major breakthroughs in Apple's AI technology are expected."We will have to see if Apple addresses the criticism it has received after many Apple Intelligence features shown off this time last year at WWDC have failed to ship to consumers.
55 mins ago17:38David SnellingApple Park is getting ready for the newsWe've just taken our seat at Apple Park.There are still 20 minutes to go and it's already packed with developers, media and analysts.1 hour ago17:04David SnellingWelcome to our Apple WWDC live stream.We are live in California and have our badge in hand for access to the Apple Park HQ in Cupertino.
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