WWDC 2026: Siri AI and iOS 27 Mark Tim Cook's Final Dance

Siri AI, iOS 27, macOS 27, Tim Cook's Farewell...

WWDC 2026 was the occasion for Apple to unveil a series of significant announcements, headlined by Siri AI and iOS 27. This edition also marked Tim Cook's final appearance as CEO at this annual conference.

20:23 The conference wraps up for today!

The live stream of WWDC 2026 has concluded, paving the way for a series of articles detailing the major announcements. Readers can expect more in-depth analyses in the coming hours. In the meantime, the editorial team wishes all its readers a good evening.

To read

• WWDC 2026: iOS 27 unveiled, Apple bets on maturity
• Siri AI is official: a reimagined assistant for the world, but not yet for Europe

20:15 Emotional Farewells from Tim Cook

Tim Cook bid farewell with his usual elegance, reiterating his vision for Apple and his life philosophy. The public beta of iOS 27 will be available next month, although the developer version is already accessible. However, European users will need to be patient or creative to try Siri AI, using tricks like an American user account and a VPN, at their own risk.

20:12 Siri AI absent in Europe at launch

The news was disappointing, but not surprising: Siri AI will not be available in Europe at its beta launch. The minimum requirement to use it remains an iPhone 15 Pro, despite the collaboration with Google.

20:05 Changes in Apple Apps

Apple's apps are undergoing notable changes:

• Apple Intelligence now informs users about password security.
• Messages offers automatic suggestions and can share information like photos on request.
• Phone provides contextual information during calls.
• Connected cameras can describe what they capture, whether on-screen or via notifications.
• Shortcuts can be generated by voice command.
• Image Playground becomes smarter, capable of modifying its creations while keeping a history of changes.
• The Photos app greatly benefits from Siri AI with features like correction, extension, and spatial cropping.

19:59 New Features in Safari

Apple's Safari browser may soon create custom extensions thanks to artificial intelligence, which can also alert users to changes in information on a web page.

19:56 Details on Siri AI Availability

Siri AI will initially be available in English, with other languages to follow after the launch of Apple's new operating systems.

19:45 Siri AI Expands to the Entire Apple Ecosystem

Good news for Apple users: Siri AI is not limited to the iPhone. It will be integrated across the entire ecosystem, including Macs, CarPlay, and AirPods. On macOS 27, Siri is integrated into Spotlight, allowing for natural voice interactions with the assistant.

19:40 Demonstration of the New Siri

Apple showcased a demonstration of Siri AI in a daily context, such as purchasing concert tickets. While the integration is not instantaneous, it is well-contextualized. Siri AI can access the photo library to find and share images on command. The voice of Siri AI is customizable, although its quality is not yet on par with current AI leaders. Access to the AI is done by swiping down from the Dynamic Island notch at the top of the iPhone screen.

19:31 Focus on User and Privacy

Craig Federighi emphasized the importance of centering AI around the user while preserving privacy and personal data. The new Siri, developed in partnership with Google, is capable of understanding the context of the screen and accessing the internet to provide up-to-date information. The Apple Foundation Models will operate directly on the device, while complex queries will be processed in the cloud via Gemini.

19:25 Strengthening Parental Controls

Apple has improved parental controls with a step-by-step configurable child account, allowing limits on the number of installed apps and filtering allowed apps and websites. Screen time is now more detailed, especially for social media, and trusted individuals can manage children's screen time.

19:19 iOS 27 Compatibility

The update to iOS 27 will be available for all iPhones compatible with the previous version, ranging from iPhone 11 to iPhone 17.

19:13 Improved Responsiveness

Apps now launch 30% faster thanks to better RAM management. Photo loading is 70% faster, and AirDrop is 80% smoother. These improvements are made possible by the CPU Scheduler of macOS and iOS 27.

19:10 Craig Federighi on AI and Operating Systems

Craig Federighi highlighted that the quality of operating systems relies on details that make a difference in daily use. The upcoming macOS, named Golden Gate, promises to be smoother and faster. The Liquid Glass interface on iOS 27 will also benefit from enhancements, with settings to adjust the transparency of icons and menus.

19:03 Introduction by Tim Cook

The conference began with Tim Cook from Apple Park in Cupertino. He reminded attendees that technology must be powerful, easy to use, and enable extraordinary accomplishments.

18:59 Keynote Imminent

The opening keynote of WWDC 2026 is about to begin, following months of anticipation surrounding Siri and Apple Intelligence. Apple must prove its ability to innovate in the field of AI.

18:51 Expectations for WWDC

As is often the case, WWDC does not focus on a multitude of new products. This conference is primarily aimed at developers, with presentations on future systems, APIs, tools, and directions for the Apple ecosystem.

18:44 Tim Cook's Last WWDC

This edition of WWDC is special for Tim Cook, marking his last participation as CEO before becoming executive chairman on September 1. John Ternus, currently head of hardware engineering, will take over as CEO.

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18:38 Points of Attention for the Evening

As WWDC 2026 approaches, several topics are being closely monitored:

• Siri: Will Apple succeed in transforming its voice assistant into a true AI assistant?
• iOS 27: A simple update or a true revolution in user experience?
• Apple Intelligence: Truly useful features or just more promises?
• Liquid Glass: Will Apple address the criticisms of the 2025 redesign?
• New features for macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and visionOS.
• Hardware: Surprises or an evening entirely dedicated to software?

18:30 Welcome to WWDC 2026!

WWDC 2026 opens with great anticipation surrounding Apple's announcements. This conference, Tim Cook's last solo appearance, promises revelations about iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27.