Apple unveils 44 new features across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS at WWDC 2026
The Verge identifies a wide range of updates spanning Apple’s operating systems, with artificial intelligence and Siri taking centre stage ahead of the autumn release.
Apple has released the first developer betas for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 following its WWDC 2026 keynote presentation on 8 June 2026. Enrolled members of the Apple Developer Program can now download the software directly via the Settings app on their respective devices. The company has also made new developer previews available for watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS, completing the rollout of its annual software suite.
The primary focus of the announcements was artificial intelligence and Siri. Beyond the assistant update, the software introduces new Apple Intelligence features for photo editing and performance improvements across iOS and iPadOS. The Shortcuts app has also been integrated with Apple Intelligence to support automation via natural language processing, marking a shift in how users interact with multi-app actions.
The release of watchOS 27 follows the naming convention established last year, where Apple aligned its operating system versions with the upcoming calendar year. Last year’s watchOS 26 update introduced the Liquid Glass design language and wrist-flicking gesture controls. This year’s release continues the company’s focus on integrating AI capabilities across its hardware ecosystem, extending the Siri AI functionality.
The Verge has identified 44 specific features that were either breezed past or neglected during the keynote presentation. These features span across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS. The article suggests that further features may be discovered as users and journalists dig deeper into the software.
Developer betas for the new operating systems are available immediately, with public betas scheduled to begin in July. General release for all updates is planned for this autumn. The exact list of the 44 features is not detailed in the provided source text, only that they exist and were spotted by The Verge. The specific timeline for the discovery of additional features is vague, with reports indicating that more may be found in the coming days and weeks.
