Apple WWDC 2025 Live: New Looks and Features for iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, iPad OS, CarPlay, watchOS, and More
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Apple's WWDC 2025 keynote kicks off at 10:00 a.m. Pacific / 1:00 p.m. Eastern and PCMag is at Apple headquarters in Cupertino to provide live coverage. Apple is widely expected to show off new versions of its core platforms, including iOS, macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and TVOS, as well as new tools for developers. Though most of the software won't be available in final form until September or October, developers will be able to access early previews soon.
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