WWDC 2026 Keynote and State of the Union Posted to YouTube

*Apple omitted the keynote from downloadable sessions in its Developer app, directing viewers to YouTube for an offline copy.*

The WWDC 2026 keynote is now available on YouTube. Apple’s Developer app permits local downloads of every session video, including the State of the Union, yet excludes the keynote itself.

The State of the Union runs just over an hour in full. Apple also prepared a 4.5-minute recap of that session for quicker viewing.

Daring Fireball notes that the reason for the keynote exclusion remains unclear. Viewers who want a local file can obtain the keynote directly from the YouTube upload.

Why it matters

Developers who prefer offline archives now have a straightforward workaround for the keynote while retaining the app’s built-in downloads for the rest of the sessions. The short recap offers an efficient entry point for anyone short on time.

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Sources:

• Daring Fireball

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