What to Expect at WWDC 2026: A Groundbreaking Revamp of Siri and Advances in Apple Intelligence

As Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026 approaches, excitement builds for the announcements the tech powerhouse will make this year. From a major transformation of Siri to innovative updates in Apple Intelligence, there’s a lot to look forward to.

The yearly WWDC kicks off on Monday at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET. For those eager to watch, the event will be streamed live via the Apple Developer app, the official Apple website, and the Apple Developer YouTube channel.

Siri’s Significant AI Overhaul

The centerpiece of the event is set to be a major AI revamp of Siri, transforming it into a more conversational assistant capable of understanding context, handling multi-step tasks, and interacting more intuitively across different apps and services. The upgraded Siri will leverage Google’s Gemini technology to enhance its capabilities.

Furthermore, recent leaks from Bloomberg have suggested a standalone Siri app aimed at competing with advanced AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Apple may also unveil a feature similar to messaging apps, enabling users to set timers for automatic message deletions after specified periods, such as 30 days, one year, or indefinitely.

AI Agent Integration in the App Store

Sources from The Information indicate that Apple plans to introduce AI agent integration within the app store. While details are sparse, these agents could allow users to delegate tasks such as making reservations, handling daily errands, editing documents, or managing smart home devices.

Camera and Photos Apps Improvements

Excitement surrounds a new “Visual Intelligence” feature in the Camera app, which will replace the previous Camera Control button feature. This upgrade is expected to present a distinct Siri mode alongside options for Photo, Video, Portrait, and Panorama, utilizing Google Image Search for more accurate object recognition in user-captured photos.

Moreover, the Photos app is likely to receive advancements driven by Apple Intelligence, which may include intelligent scene suggestions for photo enhancement, automatic object removal for cleaner images, and a groundbreaking AI photo editing tool that enables users to request edits in natural language while also introducing new productivity features in visionOS.

Enhancements to Image Playground

Apple is set to elevate the Image Playground app, promising better image generation quality, a variety of artistic styles, enhanced character consistency, and richer editing options. The interface for image creation will be simplified, with fewer controls and a “describe a change” option for edits.

Additionally, a proposed Genmoji feature might be launched, generating custom emojis based on user media and text interactions. Users could also have the opportunity to create AI wallpapers that reflect different themes and moods.

Apple Wallet Enhancements

Exciting new features are rumored for the Wallet app, including a bill-splitting functionality that eases expense sharing with friends and family. Users can snap pictures of receipts and easily generate payment requests for various individuals.

Additionally, the Wallet app may introduce a “Create a Pass” feature, allowing users to create digital passes from physical items like movie tickets, concert passes, or gym memberships.

Updates for MacOS, iPadOS, visionOS, watchOS, and tvOS

Apple is expected to enhance the AI-integrated Siri experience across all its devices, adding more AI features and stability improvements.