In this article we explain how to watch Apple's iPhone 12 launch event live. We also offer details of the event, such as when it starts, how long it's likely to last and what models of iPhones, iPads, Macs and PCs will be able to stream the live video.

What time does the iPhone 12 event start at Countries ?

iPhone 12 event start time: 15 September 2020, at 10am California time/6pm UK time

It starts at 10am Pacific Time (local time, since it takes place in California) on Tuesday 15 September. Here's what that translates to in the countries where most of our readers live:

UK: Tuesday 15 September at 6pm (BST)
US: Tuesday 15 September at 9am (AKDT), 10am (PDT), 11am (MDT), noon (CDT), 1pm (EDT)
Canada: Tuesday 15 September at 10am (PDT), 11am (MDT), noon (CDT), 1pm (EDT), 2pm (ADT)
India: Tuesday 15 September at 10.30pm (IST)
Australia: Wednesday 16 September at 1am (AWST), 2.30am (ACST), 3am (AEST)

The announcements will most likely last around 2 hours, but not all of that will be iPhone-related. The first bit - probably between 5 and 15 minutes - will be preliminary chat, sales figures, promotional videos and so on. Then they'll get into the serious product

How to watch the iPhone 12 event live watch

In the past Apple has also streamed the event live on Twitter. It hasn't yet announced whether this experiment will be repeated.)

At time of writing, Apple's special events page is displaying a reminder of the 15 September event on the US version, but not on the UK version. Don't worry, Brits: we won't be left behind. Wherever you're viewing from, go to Apple events on the night and enjoy. You'll be redirected to the correct page.

How to watch the iPhone 12 event on a Mac

Apple hasn't announced the system requirements, but we've got a good idea from what was required to watch the WWDC keynote in June 2020.

On a Mac you needed to be running Safari on macOS Sierra 10.12 or later, and we imagine roughly the same setup will be required for September's event.

To watch, simply head to the Apple Events page. (Or use the YouTube videos embedded above.)

Following the end of the keynote it will also be available to watch in the Apple Podcast app here and the Apple TV app.