Apple begins WWDC June 8 with AI focus and Siri overhaul

Apple is set to kick off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday, June 8, with a keynote address expected to focus heavily on artificial intelligence and a major overhaul of its Siri voice assistant. The event comes as the company’s stock trades near record highs, with investors watching closely for signs that Apple can solidify its position in the competitive AI landscape.

The conference is anticipated to unveil software updates across Apple’s operating systems, including iOS 27, macOS 27, and watchOS 27. The centerpiece is reported to be a transformed Siri, powered by AI models from Google’s Gemini. This upgrade is expected to enable more contextual conversations, complex language understanding, and the ability to operate across different applications. Furthermore, iOS 27 may introduce a new feature allowing users to link Siri with third-party AI chatbots like Anthropic’s Claude or Google’s Gemini, moving beyond a previously exclusive arrangement with OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

Alongside the Siri revamp, Apple is expected to introduce new AI-driven features. These include a scaled-back health coaching functionality within the Health app, focused on fitness...