Apple previews WWDC 2026 updates focused on Siri and AI features

In short: Apple’s WWDC 2026 keynote on Monday is expected to focus on a redesigned Siri and more built-in AI features across Apple devices.

What happened

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, called WWDC, starts Monday at 10 a.m. PT. The keynote will be livestreamed in the Apple Developer app, on Apple’s developer website, and on Apple’s Developer YouTube channel.

The biggest expected change is a major update to Siri. According to TechCrunch, Siri is expected to become more conversational and better at remembering context, like keeping track of what you meant earlier in the same request (similar to how a good assistant remembers the thread of a conversation). The report says Apple plans to use Google’s Gemini technology to power some of these improvements.

Reports also point to a separate Siri app that works more like today’s chatbots. One rumored option would let people set conversations to delete automatically after a chosen time, like 30 days or a year.

Apple is also rumored to be working on “AI agents” in the App Store. An agent is software that can carry out tasks for you, like booking a reservation or editing a document, instead of just answering questions.

Other expected updates include a “Visual Intelligence” mode inside the Camera app that can identify objects using Google Image Search, and new AI tools in Photos like removing unwanted objects. Apple’s Wallet app may add bill splitting by scanning a receipt, plus a feature to create digital passes from physical tickets or cards.

Why it matters

For everyday users, these updates could make Apple devices easier to use with simple voice or text instructions, especially for multi-step tasks. It also signals that Apple plans to put more AI features directly into common apps people already use, rather than making them download separate tools.

Source: TechCrunch AI