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8 big takeaways from Apple's WWDC 2026 event
Apple previewed its next generation of software at WWDC 2026. It includes an AI-powered Siri, new photo tools, and heftier parental controls.
TL;DR
- Apple announced 'Apple Intelligence,' its suite of AI features, threaded through all its products.
- Siri is receiving a major AI-powered overhaul, becoming more conversational and capable of multi-step requests and cross-app actions.
- iOS 27 will support devices dating back to the iPhone 11, with an optimized CPU scheduler for older models.
- New AI-powered photo editing tools include Clean Up, Extend, and Spatial Reframing.
- Some key AI features will be restricted in the European Union and China due to the Digital Markets Act.
- Parental controls are being expanded with new options for website access requests, messaging permissions, app time allowances, and a 'pause device' function.
- Users will have more control over the 'Liquid Glass' design interface, with a slider to adjust opacity.
- Tim Cook hosted his final WWDC as CEO, expressing gratitude and optimism for Apple's future.