level: technical
apple's worldwide developers conference starts today with a focus on artificial intelligence. the most anticipated announcement is a major upgrade to siri, turning it into a more conversational assistant. it will use google gemini technology to handle context, multi-step tasks, and natural interactions across apps. a standalone siri app may also launch, competing with chatbots like chatgpt and claude. a new feature could let users set timers for auto-deleting conversations.
apple plans to introduce an ai agent integration with the app store, allowing users to delegate tasks like booking reservations or controlling smart home devices. the camera app will get a visual intelligence section with a dedicated siri mode, using google image search to identify objects. the photos app will add ai-powered scene recommendations, automatic object removal, and natural language photo editing. image playground will see higher-quality generation, more styles, and a simplified interface with a describe a change option.
the wallet app may include a bill-splitting feature that generates payment requests from receipt photos, plus a create a pass option for digital passes from physical items. updates are also expected across macos, ipados, visionos, watchos, and tvos, with more ai features and stability improvements. the event will be streamed live on apple's developer app, website, and youtube channel.
why it matters: these updates show how apple is integrating advanced ai into everyday tools, potentially changing how users interact with devices and manage tasks.