Fans of Apple’s products and services are eagerly waiting for the company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in anticipation of Apple’s response to the AI boom in the tech industry. The company has been secretive about its plans for the event, but there has been speculation about what might be showcased. The WWDC keynote is scheduled for June 10, and viewers can watch it on Apple’s event website or YouTube channel. This year’s event is expected to focus on software capabilities and AI-powered updates rather than hardware updates.
With AI being a focal point for many tech giants, including OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, and Samsung, Apple is expected to showcase new AI capabilities at this year’s WWDC. These updates are likely to be integrated into iOS 18, providing features such as voice memo transcriptions, faster search, and an improved Siri experience. Apple may also introduce an AI feature that summarizes news stories and notifications for users. Reports suggest that Apple will emphasize privacy and security by using on-device AI that works without an internet connection. AI capabilities will also be present in MacOS 15 and an upgraded Siri for the Apple Watch.
Aside from AI updates, Apple may provide more details about how the iPhone will support RCS texting, improving communication between iPhones and Android phones. Other software updates, including those for messaging, accessibility features, and RCS messaging on iPhone, are expected to be announced at WWDC. The adoption of RCS messaging by Apple could help bridge the communication gap between Android and iOS users. Additionally, the event may highlight Apple’s efforts to address antitrust concerns raised by the Department of Justice regarding competition and cross-platform messaging.
At WWDC, Apple typically discusses chip advancements, and this year is expected to be no different. The event may feature talks about the next iPhone’s processor, likely called the A18, which is anticipated to offer better AI performance. This aligns with the new M4 chips in Apple’s iPad Pro tablets, which are more powerful and efficient and feature improved machine learning capabilities for AI tasks. The iPhone’s AI capabilities are expected to receive an upgrade with the introduction of the A18 processor. Additionally, the event may showcase the design and functionality of the new iPhones, providing insight into their AI capabilities and performance improvements.
