Apple used WWDC 2026, its annual developers conference, to lay out what is coming next for your iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch and Vision Pro.This year's keynote also carried extra weight because it marked Tim Cook's final WWDC as Apple CEO before John Ternus takes over in September.Still, the biggest story for users was software.
Apple put Siri AI and Apple Intelligence at the center of the keynote, while also announcing iOS 27 support for older iPhones, new child safety tools, faster performance and smarter features across everyday apps.The updates range from big changes, like Siri AI, to smaller fixes that could still make a difference.You may notice them when your phone finds a photo faster, shares a file quicker or helps clean up a weak password.Here are the 12 biggest takeaways from Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote.ARE APPLE DEVICES SPYING? WHAT YOUR IPHONE TRACKSApple CEO Tim Cook holds an iPhone 17 Pro and an iPhone Air during an event at the Steve Jobs Theater on Apple's campus in Cupertino, Calif., on Sept.
9, 2025.(Manuel Orbegozo/Reuters)The headline from WWDC 2026 is Siri AI.
Apple says it rebuilt Siri around Apple Intelligence so it can handle more complex requests and carry on longer conversations.The new Siri still works in familiar ways, including "Hey Siri." Apple also showed a dedicated Siri app where you can return to past conversations.That means a longer answer or planning session does not disappear after one interaction.Siri can also sound a lot more expressive.
Apple says you can customize Siri's voice by adjusting its pace and expressivity until it feels right for you.During the keynote, Apple showed Siri answering a question about a local concert.From there, Siri helped with tickets, created a reminder for the lottery opening and played a song from the artist.Apple also showed Siri using what was already on the screen.
In one demo, Siri identified a location along the Santa Cruz coast from an image.Then it found a friend's address from Messa...