Apple to unveil iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and visionOS updates at WWDC 2026 keynote
Apple's WWDC 2026 opening keynote will introduce the next versions of its operating systems and may include hardware announcements, while CEO Tim Cook makes his final appearance as keynote speaker.
Apple is set to open its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 8 with a keynote at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, during which it will roll out iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27 and visionOS 27. Analysts expect the event could also feature surprise hardware, though Apple appears to be postponing major new devices until later in the year when its revamped Siri and other AI features become publicly available.
The company may restrict early access to the new Siri capabilities through a waitlist when iOS 27 launches in September, mirroring the rollout approach used for the Apple Intelligence platform two years ago. Internally, the updated Siri is still labeled a "beta," indicating it may not be presented as a finished product at launch.
macOS 26, codenamed Tahoe, will be the final major release supporting Intel-based Macs, meaning macOS 27 will run exclusively on Apple-silicon machines such as those with M-series or the newly rumored A18 Pro chip. Dropping Intel support allows Apple to focus development on features tailored to its own silicon.
The keynote will also mark the last time CEO Tim Cook has presented the opening address, a role he has held since 2012. Cook is slated to step down as chief executive in September, with hardware chief John Ternus taking over. Software chief Craig Federighi is expected to dominate the presentation, highlighting the conference's AI-centric announcements.
Speculation surrounds the name of macOS 27, with "Emerald" and "Big Bear" among the possibilities, and a whimsical "Little Finder Guy" character that appeared in recent marketing may make an appearance in the event swag.