Apple WWDC 2026 Preview: Siri Overhaul, Apple Intelligence, and iOS 27

Apple WWDC 2026 Preview: Siri Overhaul, Apple Intelligence, and iOS 27">

As Apple WWDC 2026 approaches, excitement is building around what Apple has in store for this year. From Siri's overhaul to new Apple Intelligence updates, there's a lot to look forward to. The annual Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off today at 10 a.m.

PT/1 p.m. ET. For those eager to tune in, the event will be streamed live via the Apple Developer app, Apple's website, and the Apple YouTube channel.

The most anticipated announcement is a major AI upgrade to Siri, transforming it into a more conversational assistant capable of understanding context, handling multi-step tasks, and interacting more naturally across apps and services. The revamped Siri will leverage Google's Gemini technology to enhance its capabilities. Recent leaks from Bloomberg have unveiled a standalone Siri app that aims to compete with advanced AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.

Apple may also introduce a feature reminiscent of messaging apps, enabling users to set timers for automatically deleting conversations after 30 days, a year, or keeping them indefinitely. According to The Information, Apple plans to introduce an AI agent integration with the app store. While details are scarce, agents allow users to delegate tasks such as booking reservations, managing everyday tasks, editing documents, or controlling smart home devices.

A new 'Visual Intelligence' section is anticipated to be introduced within the Camera app, taking the place of the previous Visual Intelligence feature found in the Camera Control button. This upgrade will introduce a dedicated Siri mode that exists next to options like Photo, Video, Portrait, and Panorama. The Visual Intelligence feature leverages Google Image Search to accurately identify objects captured by the user.

The Photos app is set to receive exciting enhancements powered by Apple Intelligence. These may include intelligent scene recommendations for optimizing photos, automatic object removal for cleaner images, and an innovative AI photo editing feature that allows users to request edits simply by using natural language, new productivity functionalities in visionOS. Apple is set to upgrade the Image Playground app, introducing higher-quality image generation, more artistic styles, better character consistency, and richer editing controls.

The interface for creating new images will be simplified, offering fewer controls and a 'describe a change' option for editing. Additionally, we might see a suggested Genmoji feature that proposes custom emojis based on users' media and text interactions. Users may also be able to generate AI wallpapers that reflect various themes and moods.