WWDC 2026 live blog: On the ground at Apple’s keynote
Apple's betting everything on AI Siri at WWDC 2026. Here's what that means for the broader AI product wars.
Why it matters
Apple is expected to unveil major AI-powered features across its entire OS lineup, signaling a major shift in how the company is integrating AI into consumer products. This matters because Apple's scale and ecosystem give it outsized influence over how mainstream users experience AI agents and intelligence features.
The key facts
8 to knowWWDC 2026 keynote at Apple Park
Expected announcements: iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27
Heavy focus on 'Apple Intelligence' and redesigned AI Siri expected
Tim Cook's 'final WWDC' narrative adds pressure to execution
Rumor mill suggests major AI Siri overhaul in development
Tagline: 'All Systems Glow' suggests Apple Intelligence focus
Rumor: Apple Intelligence Siri redesign expected
Tim Cook's final WWDC as CEO (implied high stakes)
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The Verge Techtheverge.com
Publisher excerpt: Tim Cook at WWDC 2025. | Image: Bloomberg via Getty Images It's conference season! Today, we're back at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, for Apple's annual developer keynote. Unlike other conferences, there's a distinct rhythm to WWDC. We know we're going to get a peek at everything coming to…