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What Time is Nintendo Switch 2 Direct: How To Watch April Nintendo Direct
The Switch 2 reveal is almost here.

The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal on Wednesday could be the biggest gaming news of the year. After surprising everyone with a teaser of the new console back in January, Nintendo will hopefully give some more details about the Switch 2, such as how much it’ll cost, what games are coming out and when it will launch.
Nintendo has kept details about the Switch 2 under wraps since January. What is known is that the Switch 2 will be bigger than the original Switch, have more graphics power, use new Joy-Cons and have backward compatibility with games for the original Switch. There’s also the big question about that mysterious C-button. Everything else about the new console should be revealed on Wednesday.
Here’s what we know about the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct.
When is the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct?
Nintendo says the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct will happen on Wednesday, April 2, at 6 a.m. PT (9 a.m. ET, 2 p.m. BST).
Where can I watch the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct?
Like previous Nintendo Direct events, the show will be streamed live on Nintendo’s YouTube channel and Twitch channel.
What will be revealed at the Switch 2 Nintendo Direct?
The biggest reveal will be the release date and price of the Switch 2. Considering there will be Nintendo Switch 2 Experience events happening until June 1, the launch of the new console will likely happen in June. A recent leak showed that U.S. retailers may open pre-orders for the Switch 2 on April 9.
As for price, the Switch 2 could possibly launch at the same $300 price tag that the original Switch had, but don’t bet on that. The OLED Switch costs $350, and given it’s been nearly eight years since the original Switch arrived, it makes more sense for the Switch 2 to have a $400 launch price.
Then comes the games. So far, Nintendo has only shown a new Mario Kart in the Switch 2 reveal. Nintendo usually has some of its major franchises ready whenever it launches a console, so expect more Mario titles or a Zelda game to be available at launch or soon after. Several 2025 titles are also expected, including Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, Pokémon Legends Z-A and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
Read more: Switch 2 Looks a Lot Like the Original Nintendo Switch… and That’s a Good Thing
It will also be interesting to see how much third-party support it’ll receive. The Switch trailed behind the Xbox and PlayStation consoles in third-party games due to its lack of hardware power, but if Nintendo beefs up the Switch 2 specs to make it comparable to, say, a Steam Deck, that support could grow exponentially.
Tech specs will be another big reveal for the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct. Potential buyers will be interested in seeing how much of a graphics upgrade they’ll get with the Switch 2 and what kind of battery life it could have.
There are also questions about the new Joy-Cons. The reveal video showed how the new controllers can act like a computer mouse, which could make for some interesting uses with certain PC games.
As of now, the only major feature revealed by Nintendo is the Switch 2’s backward compatibility with the original Switch. It appears most of the Switch library will work on the new console, with a few exceptions.
Switch 2: Everything so far
- Nintendo Switch 2 Preorder and Release Date Leaked by Retailer
- Nintendo Switch 2 Mystery Button Revealed… Kind Of
- Nintendo Switch 2 Is Now More Likely to Support Amiibo, Faster Wi-Fi Speeds
- Switch 2 Game Backwards Compatibility: What We Know
- Will Nintendo Get Out of Its Own Way to Make the Switch 2 a Steam Deck Competitor?
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WWDC 2025 Set for June 9. What to Expect From iOS 19 and How to Watch
The tech giant has published the lineup for its summer software event, including details of how to stream the keynote.

Apple has revealed the lineup for this year’s WWDC, its annual developer conference, which is scheduled to take place from June 9 to June 13, with a mix of online and in-person sessions. The company has scheduled a special event for the first day at Apple Park, where it will stream its keynote and platforms state of the union address.
The June 9 keynote is scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. PT, and will detail «groundbreaking updates coming to Apple platforms,» according to a press release. During the keynote, we expect to see the company announce its plans for iOS 19 and other software updates across iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV.
The platforms state of the union will take place on the same day at 1 p.m. PT, offering «a deeper dive into the new tools that will further empower Apple developers, including advances across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS.»
You can watch both events online via apple.com, the Apple TV app, and the Apple YouTube channel.
As always, iOS 19 likely won’t arrive later in the year (probably after the annual September iPhone event), but WWDC will provide us with our first glimpse of Apple’s plans for our devices. In the meantime, check out our iOS 19 wish list of features that CNET staff hope will be coming with this next big software update.
What is WWDC?
WWDC is a conference for the developers who create the apps we use across our Apple devices, from our iPhones to our MacBooks, to learn about new tools and features they can take advantage of that year. However, the event also garners significant attention from beyond the developer community, since it tells us all we need to know about what to expect from the next generation of software updates that will come to our devices.
The online event is free to attend for all developers, and anyone who is curious can tune into Apple’s keynote. But those who want to attend the June 9 event at Apple Park in person need to apply online. In the days following, students and developers will attend sessions where they can engage more deeply with the changes to Apple’s platforms, which will allow them to ensure their apps are fully compatible with and that they take advantage of those changes.
«We’re excited to mark another incredible year of WWDC with our global developer community,» said Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of worldwide developer relations. «We can’t wait to share the latest tools and technologies that will empower developers and help them continue to innovate.»
What to Expect at WWDC 2025
If rumors are to be believed, Apple’s operating systems are set for a dramatic design overhaul this year. According to Bloomberg, iOS 19, iPadOS 19 and MacOS 16 will all feature new icons and menus, which will also change how our devices and controlled and navigated. The aim is reportedly to create a more cohesive style across platforms that will be reminiscent of VisionOS, the operating system designed for the company’s mixed-reality headset.
But that’s not all — Apple will likely use WWDC to outline the progress its made in the field of AI. «I’m looking forward to seeing more details about Apple Intelligence and the new features that will become available,» said Francisco Jeronimo, VP of devices at IDC. «This is critical for Apple, as Google Gemini and the Android vendors have taken significant steps forward with their AI offerings.»
Last year at WWDC 2024, Apple announced iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence — as well as updates to Siri that have yet to materialize.
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This Belkin Wireless Phone Charger Is Just $15, but Time’s Running Out to Get Yours
Wireless chargers are handy to have around. This one is now 67% off at Woot.

Sure, you can plug your phone into a cable when it comes time to top it off, but that’s so boring and kind of old school. Instead, why not treat yourself to a new wireless charger and power that phone in style? You might be surprised how inexpensive the switch to wireless charging is, especially if you take advantage of this deal. Right now, Woot will sell you a Belkin Qi-certified charger for just $15, and you’ll even get a power adapter in the box. That’s more than you can say about your phone these days.
This wireless charger comes in a stand form so you can use your phone’s screen and watch content even while it’s charging. It has a stylish black finish, so it’ll look right at home whether on your desk or table beside your bed.
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In terms of specs, the charger is Qi-certified, so it is rated for 15 watts of charging power, while the adapter is rated for 24 watts. That means that you’ll charge at the maximum speed allowed by the Qi standard when using a compatible phone.
It’s worth keeping in mind that this deal isn’t going to hang around for long, though. Woot says it will end in just a few days, and it could end sooner if stocks run dry.
Why this deal matters
Wireless chargers are a quick and easy way to get some juice into your phone while still having access to its display. But the best part is the fact that you won’t have to go fishing for your cable down the back of the nearest piece of furniture anymore. Can you really put a price on that?
If you could, we reckon it’d be much more than the $15 needed to get one of these wireless chargers, that’s for sure.
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