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Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2026 is set for June 8–12, with expectations that iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, visionOS 27 and watchOS 27 will be showcased, along with potential upgrades to Apple Intelligence and a Siri overhaul; Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests the event may be comparatively muted, though new multitasking features and other enhancements are anticipated.
Apple is expected to focus on its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy at its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference in June, with a prominent unveiling of its planned iOS 18 upgrade. The event may also feature a minor refresh of the Apple Watch's software and the first major update to the Vision Pro headset's operating system. Apple is reportedly not planning to introduce its own generative AI chatbot, but is looking to partner with Google and OpenAI on that technology. CEO Tim Cook has indicated that the company will soon provide more details about its strategy for using generative AI, following significant investments in the field.
Apple's shares hit an all-time high ahead of the Worldwide Developers Conference and CEO Tim Cook's keynote, where he is expected to unveil a VR headset. The stock must close above $182.01 to maintain the record price that has helped drive the shares up 41% this year. Analysts predict that Apple's mixed reality headset product named Reality Pro will be unveiled with price points in the ~$3k range running off a new operating system called xrOS.
Apple's revenue could potentially increase by $70 billion with the release of their AR/VR headset, which is expected to be announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference. The headset has been highly anticipated and speculated about, and could be a major revenue driver for the company.
Apple is reportedly set to unveil a $3,000 mixed reality headset with a hip-mounted battery at its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference. The headset is expected to offer both virtual and augmented reality experiences and may be released in 2022.