Apple's annual Worldwide Developers' Conference begins June 8, and the keynote that opens it is drawing unusual attention. It is scheduled for 1 p.m. Eastern time on Monday, with a live stream available on Apple's website, its YouTube channel, and its Bilibili channel for viewers in China.
According to Engadget, the conference runs from June 8 through June 12 in Cupertino, California. The main announcements are expected on the first day.
Two factors are making this year's event stand out. The first is that Apple has indicated it plans to show major advances in artificial intelligence at the conference, including a new version of Siri that is tightly integrated across its operating systems. The AI announcements have been anticipated for months following a stretch of delays and rumors.
The second factor is the leadership question. Tim Cook, who has served as Apple's chief executive for years, is expected to step down in September, with John Ternus taking his place. That makes the June 8 keynote likely Cook's final time leading the company's most prominent annual presentation.
Apple will broadcast the keynote live on its own website and on YouTube. The Bilibili broadcast is intended for audiences in China.
