Apple WWDC 2026: The 7 biggest announcements

Apple unveiled its AI-powered Siri at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 10, 2024, marking a significant upgrade to its voice assistant. The new Siri aims to provide more personalized assistance, moving beyond the capabilities of its current iteration. This announcement was part of a broader series of updates across Apple's operating systems, detailed during the keynote event. The company also introduced Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI features integrated across iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. This suite includes enhanced writing tools, image generation capabilities through a partnership with OpenAI, and a more context-aware Siri. Apple Intelligence will leverage on-device processing for privacy and speed, with cloud-based processing available for more complex tasks. The system will allow users to ask Siri to perform actions within apps, such as sending a specific message or summarizing a document. The company emphasized its commitment to privacy, stating that user data will not be stored or accessed by Apple when using these AI features. Furthermore, Apple announced a collaboration with OpenAI, integrating its GPT-4o model into Siri and other system features, allowing users to access advanced AI capabilities when needed. This integration aims to provide a more powerful and versatile AI experience without compromising user privacy. The updates are expected to roll out in beta starting in the fall of 2024.