What to expect from WWDC 2026: Siri’s highly anticipated revamp and Apple Intelligence updates

Source: TechCrunch

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, WWDC 2026, is just around the corner, and anticipation is building around a host of new features—from a major Siri overhaul to fresh Apple Intelligence updates.

Event details

The annual Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off Monday at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET. For those eager to tune in, the event will be streamed live via the Apple Developer app, Apple’s website, and the Apple Developer YouTube channel.

Siri’s big AI makeover

The most anticipated announcement is a major AI upgrade to Siri, transforming it into a more conversational assistant capable of understanding context, handling multi‑step tasks, and interacting more naturally across apps and services. The revamped Siri will leverage Google’s Gemini technology to enhance its capabilities.

Recent leaks from Bloomberg have unveiled a standalone Siri app that aims to compete with advanced AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Apple may also introduce a feature reminiscent of messaging apps, enabling users to set timers for automatically deleting conversations after 30 days, a year, or keeping them indefinitely.

AI agent App Store

According to The Information, Apple plans to introduce an AI‑agent integration with the App Store. While details are scarce, agents would allow users to delegate tasks such as booking reservations, managing everyday chores, editing documents, or controlling smart‑home devices.

Camera and Photos apps

A new “Visual Intelligence” section is anticipated to be introduced within the Camera app, taking the place of the previous Visual Intelligence feature found in the Camera Control button. This upgrade will add a dedicated Siri mode alongside options like Photo, Video, Portrait, and Panorama. The Visual Intelligence feature leverages Google Image Search to accurately identify objects captured by the user.

The Photos app is set to receive enhancements powered by Apple Intelligence, potentially including:

• Intelligent scene recommendations for optimizing photos
• Automatic object removal for cleaner images
• An AI photo‑editing feature that allows users to request edits using natural language

Image Playground updates

Apple is expected to upgrade the Image Playground app with:

• Higher‑quality image generation and more artistic styles
• Better character consistency and richer editing controls
• A simplified interface for creating new images, featuring a “describe a change” option for editing

Additional rumored features include a Genmoji suggestion system that proposes custom emojis based on users’ media and text interactions, and the ability to generate AI‑powered wallpapers reflecting various themes and moods.

Apple Wallet

Notable updates are rumored for the Wallet app, particularly a new bill‑splitting feature that will simplify sharing expenses among friends or family. Users could photograph a receipt and generate payment requests to different parties effortlessly.

The Wallet app may also include a “Create a Pass” option, enabling users to generate digital passes from physical items such as movie tickets, concert passes, or gym membership cards.

macOS, iPadOS, visionOS, watchOS, and tvOS updates

Apple is expected to enhance its AI‑powered Siri experience across all its platforms, likely incorporating more AI features and stability improvements.