WWDC 2026 has opened, raising the possibility that Tim Cook's public tenure will end with his final keynote and that a transition to John Ternus will be announced. A shift in AI strategy centered on strengthening Siri and iOS 27 has also attracted attention.
WWDC 2026 opened at Apple Park, where Tim Cook's final keynote as CEO drew attention. Regarding the next leadership change, the role is expected to change from Tim Cook to John Ternus, Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering, suggesting that the event's focus may shift to the new leadership structure.
The announcements centered on advancing Siri and a comprehensive AI strategy. Against the backdrop of Google's transfer of operations and delayed releases, views were reported that product development centered on AI would accelerate. Further details are expected at upcoming developer events and demonstrations.
iOS 27 will be available on iPhone 11 and later, bringing the update to more users than before. The new build promises improved productivity, with photo display 70% faster, AirDrop 80% faster, and CPU scheduling aimed at improving multitasking.