Apple expected to unveil new AI features at final developers conference with Tim Cook
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Apple is expected to unveil new artificial intelligence features at its annual World Wide Developers Conference beginning Monday, which will be the last one featuring CEO Tim Cook before he turns his post over to John Ternus in September. Cook received an extended standing ovation and told the audience he is “deeply grateful to have been on this journey with you” and said “the energy around Apple platforms has never been stronger.” The conference, which kicked off at Apple’s Silicon Valley headquarters, focuses on software, in contrast to the fall unveiling of the latest iPhones. Analysts expect the iPhone maker to give updates on new AI features and capabilities, including developments with its Siri voice assistant. Emarketer senior analyst Gadjo Sevilla called 2026 a “transition year” for the conference and said he anticipates Siri will be reimagined as an AI chatbot, becoming more conversational with memory and the ability to complete multiple tasks with single requests. Apple has been playing catch-up on AI with its Big Tech peers and uses Google’s Gemini AI model to help power its AI features. Cook announced his retirement in April, ending a 15-year run that saw the company’s market value soar by more than $4 trillion.
What’s reported
Apple is expected to unveil new AI features at its annual developers conference beginning Monday.
This will be the last conference featuring CEO Tim Cook before he turns his post over to John Ternus in September.
Cook received an extended standing ovation and told the audience he is “deeply grateful to have been on this journey with you.”
The World Wide Developers Conference kicked off on Monday with thousands of developers from some 65 countries at Apple’s Silicon Valley headquarters.
Analysts expect updates on new AI features and capabilities, including developments with Siri.
Emarketer senior analyst Gadjo Sevilla said Siri will likely be reimagined as an AI chatbot, more conversational, with memory and ability to complete multiple tasks with single requests.
Apple uses Google’s Gemini AI model to help power its AI features.
Cook announced his retirement in April, ending a 15-year run that saw Apple’s market value soar by more than $4 trillion.
John Ternus has been with Apple for the past quarter century, including the past five years overseeing engineering of iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Key figures
Tim Cook, Apple CEO (retiring in September)
John Ternus, incoming Apple CEO (overseeing engineering of iPhone, iPad, Mac)
Gadjo Sevilla, Emarketer senior analyst
Sources: abcnews.com
