At WWDC 2026, Apple unveiled significant updates to Siri AI and iOS 27, aiming to address longstanding issues with its software. The event also marked CEO Tim Cook's final keynote as he hands over responsibilities to John Ternus.
The company emphasized privacy in its new Siri AI, which now operates from a standalone app and boasts enhanced conversational capabilities powered by Google Gemini. However, the focus on improving features rather than presenting them as groundbreaking innovations suggests Apple is playing catch-up.
Other highlights include a range of Apple Intelligence updates such as improved tab management for Safari, one-tap password updating, and AI-powered reply suggestions within Messages. The event also teased potential changes to the iconic Liquid Glass design with new, layered approaches in apps like Spotify.
Apple has extended iOS 27 support to all devices from the iPhone 11 onwards, promising performance boosts across the board for a wider user base. New parental controls offer enhanced oversight over children's device usage, reflecting Apple’s ongoing commitment to both functionality and security.
