WWDC 2024 Live blog: All the latest Apple AI, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15 news as it happens

Some early WWDC 2024 CarPlay announcements have already been made

Apple is getting some of its smaller news out of the way ahead of the keynote address at WWDC today. In a press release, it’s already revealed a suite of new accessibility features coming to CarPlay, Apple’s in car smart display system.

“Accessibility features coming to CarPlay include Voice Control, Color Filters, and Sound Recognition,” the release explains.

“With Voice Control, users can navigate CarPlay and control apps with just their voice. With Sound Recognition, drivers or passengers who are deaf or hard of hearing can turn on alerts to be notified of car horns and sirens.”

Color filters and bold text will also be introduced soon to aid those with visual impairments. Still no word of the wider “next-generation CarPlay” rollout teased at WWDC two years ago, though… 

AI is coming (if you’re ready for a beta-like experience)

The months leading up to WWDC has seen Apple come under fire from competitors and investors alike as it, at least from an outsider’s perspective, seems to have been caught off guard in regards to the wider tech industry’s AI acceleration.

That could all change today — Apple is expected to announce a partnership with OpenAI that will bring supercharged artificial intelligence features to Siri and other apps across Apple’s different device platforms.

But is it ready for the masses? Perhaps not for a while — Apple insider Mark Gurman has suggested that, even after the full iOS 18 launch in the Fall, AI features on Apple devices will be in a ‘beta’ state, suggesting Apple is still racing to catch up with this trend, even as it prepares to show its hand.

Read more: Apple Intelligence AI features for iOS 18 will be a beta test — even after full iOS 18 launch rolls out

How to watch WWDC 2024

The easiest way to watch Apple’s WWDC 2024 keynote is via YouTube, as you’ll find the app on most platforms, whether that’s a TV or a game console. Apple showcases live events directly on the platform, and you can watch it below from 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM BST.

Read more: How to watch WWDC 2024 — iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15, Apple Intelligence, and more

Here we go!

Hey there folks, Gerald Lynch, Editor in Chief for iMore kicking things off with the WWDC live blog this morning. We’re expecting a mammoth showcase from Apple today, as it looks to play catch-up in the AI arena that’s dominating the tech industry at the moment. We’ll be bringing you every announcement straight from the Cupertino stage, alongside our analysis of all the biggest news. We’ve heard rumor that it’s a two hour showcase today, so get settled in!