Apple unveils iOS 27 at WWDC 2026 with AI‑enhanced Siri and photo‑based bill‑splitting

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference kicked off on June 8, 2026, with a keynote announcing the next generation of its operating systems—iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 and watchOS 27. A central theme is the integration of "Apple Intelligence," a generative‑AI platform that will power an upgraded Siri across devices, reportedly using Google’s Gemini model. The company also highlighted AI‑driven camera features, new photo‑editing tools and deeper system‑wide AI capabilities.

Among the software updates, Apple plans to add a new Wallet function that lets users split a receipt by simply photographing it. The system will recognise individual line items, assign them to participants, calculate taxes and tips, and generate payment requests via Apple Cash. The feature is expected to work from Wallet and the Messages app and can be confirmed on an Apple Watch.

In parallel, Apple launched a hashmoji campaign for the #WWDC26 hashtag on X, adding a custom logo to posts. The event will be livestreamed globally on Apple’s website, YouTube and the Apple TV app. Rumours about the macOS 27 codename suggest options such as "Emerald" or "Big Bear," hinted at by the hashmoji file name.

Overall, the announcements signal a push toward AI‑centric services, enhanced financial tools and broader developer engagement at this year’s WWDC.