Apple's WWDC26 Finale Highlights AI-Driven Updates as Tim Cook Heads Toward Exit
At WWDC26, Tim Cook opened what is expected to be his final keynote as Apple CEO, unveiling a wave of AI-powered updates across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro and beyond, including a revamped Siri, new Apple Intelligence features, and an on-device plus Private Cloud Compute architecture focused on privacy; Apple also announced tools like Shortcuts automations via natural language, Safari extension creation from prompts, AI-powered photo editing, enhanced Maps Flyover, iCloud Shared Albums on Android and Windows, and the new macOS Golden Gate, as Cook prepares to transition to Executive Chairman with John Ternus set to take the reins in September.