WWDC 2022 keynote live, with all the iOS 16, MacBook Air and AR headset updates

The space in front of the main screen is filling up quickly. We’ve got some nice seats, but this sun is INTENSE. My poor British complexion is suffering. Classic Brit, come out to see Apple and moans about the weather.

We’re taking our seats, and I’m here with Lance, our US Editor-in-Chief!

Due to ongoing Covid restrictions, this year’s WWDC event is rather different. It’s in-person, but the actual keynote will be livestreamed to large outdoor screens for attendees, hence why we’re all out in the sun.

Just overheard someone official-looking saying we’ll be starting soon. Exciting! I really hope I don’t melt in this heat, though.

I got some nice badges for attending! That’s nice.

Apple Park is a very impressive complex in Cupertino, one of Steve Job’s final vision for the company. It’s got lovely open spaces, inside trees and some of the largest windows I’ve ever seen. 

It’s very impressive.

Thanks Gareth! I’m Matt Hanson, here to hopefully cover any exciting Mac, macOS and MacBook announcements, and as Gareth said, I am currently sitting in the VERY hot sun in Apple Park, Apple’s stunning HQ in California. I’ve put lots of sunscreen on in case anyone (especially my mum) is reading this and worrying.

Well, that’s me done for now – I’m about to hand you over the esteemed Matt Hanson, our managing editor of Computing and Ents, who is currently sweltering in the Cupertino sun.

Thanks to you all, it’s been a blast!

OK everyone, we’re under an hour away from the big event. The TechRadar team are in and starting to think about taking their seats… are you ready?

Honestly, I don’t get this. Why is there no Weather app on the iPad already?

While we’re talking Twitter, here’s one from Lance Ulanoff, who will be taking over this live blog later today from deep within Cupertino itself.

I can’t see a HomePod Max or Pro or Air launching today, mostly because the HomePod Mini is doing just fine and the larger HomePod, which was great but too expensive, just didn’t work out.

Getting to be one of the first to look at and snap the thing was amazing though.

TIM COOK KLAXON! 🚨🚨🚨

He’s definitely awake, everyone. Chances are he’ll make it to the conference on time. #journalism

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