GoKawiilApple's Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off in a few days on June 8 at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. The annual software event geared toward developers is also a preview of software (and sometimes hardware) to come.
At this year's keynote, the company is expected to unveil new software upgrades, including iOS 27, MacOS 27, iPadOS 27 and WatchOS 27. Apple's unlikely to announce any new hardware like the rumored iPhone Fold, but we might see new iOS features that would be particularly nice to see on a foldable phone. It's entirely possible Apple Intelligence could be at the center of it all. But the breakout star of WWDC 2026 will likely be a revamped Siri that doubles as Apple's AI chatbot.
Apple's WWDC also comes following an eventful first few months of 2026. In March, Apple unveiled new hardware, including the budget-friendly MacBook Neo and iPhone 17E, as well as new MacBook models powered by the M5 chip for improved performance.
WWDC will also likely be the final major Apple keynote helmed by CEO Tim Cook, who will step down on Sept. 1. John Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering, will then become the company's CEO just in time for its presumed iPhone announcement in the fall. As part of the CNET Group's Big Guessing Game contest, 96% of readers who responded think that Ternus will speak at the event.
Since Apple is full of surprises, nothing's guaranteed, but with the big event less than two weeks away, we're unpacking everything we expect to see.
Key takeaways WWDC will kick off June 8 at 10 a.m. PST in Apple Park in Cupertino, California.
New devices aren't expected at WWDC, but there's a rumor that Apple's first foldable phone could launch later this year.
iOS 27 could include a major Siri update with AI features.
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