Tim Cook took the stage at Apple Park on June 8 for what turned out to be his farewell keynote as CEO. WWDC 2026 was heavy on artificial intelligence, light on hardware, and loaded with subtext about where the company is headed next.
The biggest headline: Siri got rebuilt from the ground up. The biggest subtext: code inside iOS 27 suggests Apple is preparing for a foldable iPhone launch later this year, with leaked pricing in the $2,000 to $2,500 range.
Siri AI and the software overhaul
Apple introduced what it’s calling Siri AI, a completely revamped version of its digital assistant that now lives in its own dedicated app. The new Siri is designed to be more conversational and context-aware.
Beyond Siri, Apple Intelligence features were expanded across several core applications. Safari, Messages, and Photos all received AI-powered upgrades as part of iOS 27 and macOS 27.
