Apple Inc. announced several new AI features at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) event on Monday, June 9. The announcements emphasized deeper integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, tighter privacy controls, and fresh developer tools while rolling out a sweeping design overhaul. The partnership with OpenAI, which began last year, now powers a wide range of new features set to debut across iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, and visionOS 26 this fall. Still, Apple’s long-anticipated overhaul of its Siri voice assistant remains in development and isn’t expected to launch anytime soon. Apple implements new AI features to enhance users’ communication Apple will make its artificial intelligence models available to millions of app developers for the first time as the tech giant seeks to build a competitive edge with its powerful hardware and software ecosystem. During its developer event in Cupertino on Monday, CEO Tim Cook mentioned that the company aims to harness the power of Apple Intelligence. He was talking about an update to its software using AI, which was first revealed at last year’s event. Apple’s software chief, Craig Federighi, commented on the tech firm’s advancements. According to Federighi, opening its AI models to third parties would usher in a new era of intelligent apps that serve users just what they need when needed. The event did not mainly focus on artificial intelligence; instead, it emphasized changes in operating system design and other features. Nonetheless, the AI features are crucial as they will allow the company’s iOS to begin to catch up on some of the functionality already provided by Samsung Electronics Co. and Alphabet Inc. in Google’s Android operating system. Cook said developers could test the features beginning June 9, with a full consumer rollout in the autumn. Notably, the AI features are available only on more recent iPhone models. These key AI features announced at WWDC include Apple adding live translation to its Messages, Phone, and FaceTime apps. This will help people talk easily when they travel to other countries or chat with someone who speaks a different language. Apple’s Visual Intelligence feature will also analyze images and text displayed on an iPhone screen, beginning with iOS 26. In this feature, users can ask ChatGPT for more details about what they see. They will also have the option to search Google for images or products similar to what is currently on their screen. Apple did not stop at this point. The company stated that its latest software updates will allow users to combine two emojis, opening up more creative options. Apple’s Image Playground software allows customers to easily access ChatGPT to transform images into styles like “oil painting” or “vector art,” according to the tech firm’s announcement. Other AI features include Apple advancing messages and enhancing its Wallet app by allowing it to identify and summarize order tracking information from emails sent by merchants or carriers. This will allow developers to utilize the on-device Apple Intelligence foundation model and AI-generated voice informing users about their exercise milestones, workout progress, and fitness goals. Apple plans to reveal more AI innovation in 2026 After introducing the Apple Intelligence platform at last year’s WWDC, the company has taken its time to launch new features. The tech firm displayed the most dramatic overhaul of its software in a generation, seeking to make its devices more connected and functional. However, following the launch of the new features, the company’s technology has not kept up with competitors in Silicon Valley. Despite this, reports from reliable sources reveal that Apple plans to reveal more AI innovations in 2026 . Meanwhile, the event on Monday did not bring many surprises, as sources had already covered most of the significant updates before the presentation, leaving investors disappointed. As a result, shares dropped by 1.2% to $201.45 at the end of trading in New York after initially rising earlier in the day. So far this year, Apple has lost 20% of its value, losing its title as the world’s most valuable company. Your crypto news deserves attention - KEY Difference Wire puts you on 250+ top sites
