Apple WWDC 2026 unveils Siri AI, iOS 27, and Tim Cook farewell
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Apple’s WWDC 2026 event began June 8 at 10 a.m. PT at Apple Park, featuring announcements on Siri, iOS 27, and Apple Intelligence. CEO Tim Cook delivered his final keynote, announcing he will hand leadership to Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering John Ternus on September 1. Apple revealed a new Siri AI experience powered by Google Gemini, with a standalone app and improved conversational abilities. The company also announced iOS 27 will be available on devices from the iPhone 11 onward, along with new parental controls, search overhaul, and AI editing tools in Photos. Apple introduced perimenopause and menopause support in the Health app, and a systemwide AI dictation feature built into the keyboard. Cook ended the keynote with a farewell message reflecting on his tenure.
What’s reported
WWDC 2026 kicked off June 8 at 10 a.m. PT at Apple Park.
CEO Tim Cook announced he is handing leadership to John Ternus on September 1.
Siri AI updates are powered by Google Gemini and include a standalone app.
Apple Senior Vice President Craig Federighi stated, “We believe privacy in AI is non-negotiable.”
iOS 27 will be available on all devices from the iPhone 11 onward.
New parental controls include “Ask to Browse” and “Ask to Buy” defaults for children under 13.
Photos app gains AI “Reframe” and “Extend” tools, plus an upgraded “Cleanup” tool.
Health app adds perimenopause and menopause support to cycle tracking.
A new systemwide AI dictation experience is built into the keyboard on iOS 27.
Shortcuts app allows natural language prompts to create automations.
Search on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS has been rebuilt for Spotlight, Photos, and Mail.
Apple collaborated with Google and the Gemini family of models for Apple Intelligence.
Key figures
Tim Cook, Apple CEO
John Ternus, Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering
Craig Federighi, Apple Senior Vice President
Stacey Ford, Vice President of OS Program Management
Sources: TechCrunch
