Apple Unveils WWDC 2026 Dates, Promises Major AI and AR Overhaul for iOS 20 and macOS 17.
Cupertino, California – Apple Inc. officially announced today that its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, WWDC 2026, is scheduled to take place from June 8 to June 12, 2026, at Apple Park. The event, which will be held in a hybrid format, is confirmed to feature the unveiling of iOS 20, macOS 17, and a significant strategic pivot toward artificial intelligence and augmented reality, according to the company’s press release. Sources indicate that the keynote on June 8 will emphasize a "revolutionary" AI assistant named "Siri Pro," developed in-house, alongside the first public demonstration of a mixed-reality operating system, dubbed "xrOS 2.0," designed to integrate with the rumored "Apple Glass" headset. The announcement follows months of speculation regarding Apple’s response to competitors in the generative AI space. Developers worldwide are now invited to apply for the limited in-person tickets, with the virtual component accessible for free via the Apple Developer app.