Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, WWDC 2026, is set to begin on Monday at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET, with live streaming available through the Apple Developer app, website, and YouTube channel. The event is expected to showcase a range of updates, with the most anticipated being a major AI upgrade to Siri, transforming it into a more conversational assistant capable of understanding context and handling multi-step tasks. The revamped Siri will leverage Google’s Gemini technology to enhance its capabilities, according to the source. Recent leaks from Bloomberg have also revealed a standalone Siri app that aims to compete with advanced AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Apple may also introduce a feature similar to messaging apps, allowing users to set timers for automatically deleting conversations after 30 days, a year, or keeping them indefinitely. The AI agent app store is another expected update, with agents enabling users to delegate tasks such as booking reservations, managing everyday tasks, editing documents, or controlling smart home devices. The Camera app will also see a new ‘Visual Intelligence’ section, replacing the previous Visual Intelligence feature found in the Camera Control button. This upgrade will introduce a dedicated Siri mode alongside options like Photo, Video, Portrait, and Panorama. The Visual Intelligence feature will use Google Image Search to accurately identify objects captured by the user. In addition, the Photos app is set to receive enhancements powered by Apple Intelligence, including intelligent scene recommendations for optimizing photos, automatic object removal for cleaner images, and an innovative AI photo editing feature that allows users to request edits using natural language. The Image Playground app will also be upgraded, introducing higher-quality image generation, more artistic styles, better character consistency, and richer editing controls. The interface for creating new images will be simplified, offering fewer controls and a ‘describe a change’ option for editing. Additionally, a suggested Genmoji feature may be introduced, proposing custom emojis based on users’ media and text interactions. Users may also be able to generate AI wallpapers that reflect various themes and moods. The Wallet app is expected to receive notable updates, including a new bill-splitting feature that will simplify sharing expenses among friends or family. Users will be able to photograph a receipt and generate payment requests to different parties effortlessly. Alongside this, the Wallet app will also include a ‘Create a Pass’ option that enables users to generate digital passes from physical items such as movie tickets, concert passes, or gym membership cards. Apple is also expected to enhance its AI-powered Siri experience across its devices, as well as likely incorporate more AI features and stability updates.
Source: techcrunch
