Apple WWDC 2026: iOS 27, Agentic Siri, and Smart Glasses Tease
Tim Cook's final WWDC may reveal Gemini-powered Siri and AI glasses.
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) returns June 8-12, 2026, with ZDNET on the ground at Apple Park. This year's event is particularly significant as it marks CEO Tim Cook's final keynote before transitioning to John Ternus by September. Expectations are high for a revamped, agentic Siri powered by Google's Gemini model, a key part of Apple's AI strategy after a stalled Apple Intelligence rollout.
Beyond software updates like iOS 27, rumors suggest Apple may hint at future hardware, including a pair of smart glasses to compete with Meta's Ray-Bans and Google/Samsung's offerings. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports these glasses have been pushed to 2027, but a 'one more thing' teaser is possible. The keynote streams June 8 at 10 a.m. PST on YouTube, Apple's website, Apple TV, and the Developer app.
- WWDC 2026 kicks off June 8 with iOS 27 and a revamped, agentic Siri backed by Gemini.
- Tim Cook delivers his final keynote as CEO before John Ternus takes over in September.
- Smart glasses teased as potential 'one more thing' but reportedly delayed to 2027.
Why It Matters
Apple's AI pivot and leadership change will shape the next decade of iOS and wearable innovation.