WWDC 2026: Everything Apple Is Expected to Announce
From iOS 20's redesign to a smarter Siri and visionOS 3 — here's everything Apple is expected to announce at WWDC 2026 based on leaks and analyst reports.
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference has historically been the stage for the company's most transformative software announcements. WWDC 2026, expected this June, may be the most consequential in years. Multiple credible sources point to a wholesale iOS redesign, a dramatically smarter Siri powered by Apple Intelligence 2.0, and Apple's most aggressive push yet to make Vision Pro a mainstream platform.
Here's everything we expect based on supply chain leaks, analyst briefings, and patent filings.
iOS 20 — The Biggest Redesign Since iOS 7
Mark Gurman at Bloomberg reports that Apple has been working on a visual overhaul of iOS for over two years under the internal codename "Discovery." This isn't a tweak — it's reportedly the most significant design change since Jony Ive flattened the entire interface in 2013.
A New Home Screen Paradigm
The current grid of app icons has remained fundamentally unchanged since 2007. iOS 20 is expected to introduce a dynamic home screen that adapts based on time of day, location, and usage patterns. Think of it as an intelligent launcher that surfaces the right apps and information before you even reach for them.
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests the redesign borrows heavily from visionOS's spatial design language — translucent panels, depth effects, and contextual groupings that feel more like a workspace than a phone screen.
Interactive Widgets Go Full-Screen
iOS 14's widgets were a start. iOS 20 reportedly makes them the primary interface element. Sources describe "Live Activities on steroids" — full-screen interactive panels for music, fitness, navigation, and communication that replace the need to open apps entirely for common tasks.
Apple Intelligence 2.0 — Siri Finally Gets Smart
Apple's first-generation AI features shipped in iOS 18 to mixed reviews. Summarization was good, image generation was passable, but Siri remained frustratingly limited compared to ChatGPT or Google's Gemini.
Conversational Context and App Control
Apple Intelligence 2.0 promises to fix this. Siri will reportedly gain persistent conversational memory — it will remember what you discussed earlier in the day and build on it. More importantly, Siri's "App Intents" framework is being expanded so the assistant can take multi-step actions across apps: "Book that restaurant I was looking at earlier and send the details to Sarah" as a single command.
On-Device vs Cloud Processing
Apple's privacy-first approach to AI will reportedly extend further. The company is expected to announce that 80% of Apple Intelligence features now run entirely on-device thanks to the neural engine improvements in the A19 chip. The remaining cloud-based features will continue to use Apple's "Private Cloud Compute" architecture.
macOS 17 — Convergence Continues
macOS is expected to receive the same visual overhaul as iOS. The bigger story is tighter integration with iPhone — analysts expect a feature called "Continuity Spaces" that essentially mirrors your iPhone's state onto your Mac. Working on your phone? Pick up your Mac and see exactly where you left off, including scroll position and in-progress conversations.
visionOS 3 — Making Vision Pro Relevant
Vision Pro sales have been underwhelming. Apple's response is reportedly a software push rather than a hardware refresh. visionOS 3 is expected to focus on:
- Spatial FaceTime with realistic avatars replacing Personas
- Mac Virtual Display 2.0 supporting multiple 4K displays in your virtual workspace
- Spatial Safari that renders websites as 3D environments (for supporting sites)
- Developer incentives including reduced App Store fees for spatial apps
The Wildcard: Health and Fitness
Patent filings suggest Apple is working on a blood pressure monitoring feature for Apple Watch that could be announced at WWDC with a fall shipping date. If true, this would be the most significant Apple Watch health feature since blood oxygen monitoring.
When to Watch and What to Expect
WWDC 2026 is expected to take place June 8-12 at Apple Park in Cupertino. The keynote will stream live on Apple's website. Developer betas typically ship the same day, with public betas following in July and final releases in September alongside new iPhones.