Many big announcements were made at Apple WWDC 2026. At the event held on June 8, the company announced Siri AI, iOS 27, more customization options for the “Liquid Glass” interface, and upgrades to Apple Intelligence. This was CEO Tim Cook’s last WWDC keynote, in which he gave a special message to developers and expressed confidence in Apple’s future. If you missed the live stream, here are the key highlights and changes coming to your device.
WWDC 2026 Announcements: Highlights
Major upgrades to Siri AI: Apple has made a major upgrade to Siri and rebranded it as “Siri AI.” The company has described it as a more capable assistant powered by Apple Intelligence; It will no longer be limited to just answering questions, but will also be able to handle tasks related to photos, messages and emails. Apple said the upgraded Siri can understand personal context and interact with users in a more natural way. The company also announced a dedicated Siri app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, allowing users to view past conversations and interact with on-screen content.
Upgraded Apple Intelligence: Apple has improved Apple Intelligence, allowing it to better understand voice, text and images. The company focused on making AI useful and safe rather than just showing off. When integrated with Apple Intelligence, Siri AI will respond with greater accuracy and intelligence.
Smarter Search: Apple has significantly improved the search framework in Spotlight and other system features. During the event, the company revealed that the system search index has been rebuilt for better efficiency and reliability. This update will improve the search functionality in all apps including Mail. It was told during the keynote that the device processes all your content at the local level, so it can understand what you have and where to find it. The improved indexing system is designed to provide more relevant search results and faster access to information stored on users’ devices.
Liquid Glass also improved: A year after introducing the Liquid Glass design language, Apple has made changes to it to improve usability and performance. The company said that users will get more control over transparency settings, which include options ranging from a completely transparent interface to a more colorful look. Apple has also made changes to text labels, toolbars, and animations to improve readability and responsiveness.
New AI-powered features on Apple devices: In addition to Siri AI, Apple showed off several new AI-powered experiences. The company introduced a feature called “Spatial Reframing”, which uses artificial intelligence and 3D modeling to create new perspectives from existing photos. While introducing this feature, an Apple presenter said that it feels like they can go back in time and adjust the camera angle for that specific moment.
Apple has also upgraded the Home app with Apple Intelligence capabilities, allowing it to analyze footage from connected security cameras and generate summaries of recorded events. The feature can identify key moments, show related clips and help users search through footage from multiple cameras. Apple senior manager Cecilia Dantas said this deeper understanding allows users to find specific captured content in camera clips even before they type a query.
AI agent in the Password app: Apple has added an AI agent to the Password app, adding new functions to the experience. The company said Apple Intelligence, combined with Safari, will automatically identify weak or compromised passwords and visit websites on the user’s behalf to update them.
AI Updates in iOS 27: Apple has introduced several new AI updates in iOS 27; For example, you can access Siri AI by swiping down from the Dynamic Island, where its answers will also appear. iOS 27 also brings ‘Siri Mode’ to the Camera app, which can identify objects in the viewfinder and provide more information about them. The company says that iOS 27 will be supported on iPhone 11 and later models.
New Parental Controls: Apple has made a major update to its parental control system. Parents who create “Child Accounts” for their children can now choose which apps and content their children can access; Also, children will have to take permission before opening any new website. The company has also redesigned the ‘Screen Time’ menu; The company says that this will make it easier for parents to manage how much time their children spend on the phone.
AI-powered tab management in Safari: During the keynote, Apple showed off several useful new features for Safari, including a tab management tool that uses AI to organize all open webpages by topic. A new “Notify Me” feature has also been added, letting you set alerts for changes to a webpage — like when a product you’re tracking is back in stock. Additionally, Safari will automatically update the compromised password for you.
Siri integration in macOS 27 Golden Gate: Apple has also released a major AI-based update for macOS 27 Golden Gate. Siri is now integrated into the Spotlight menu, so you can ask questions and select files directly from the search bar. Like iOS 27, the latest version of macOS lets you adjust its “liquid glass” design using a new slider.
Performance Improvements: iOS 27 puts a big emphasis on speed and performance; It was told at the event that AirDrop transfer speed and photo loading time has become much faster than before. Additionally, multitasking capabilities have also been improved.
