Alongside the debut of Siri AI at WWDC26, Apple also unveiled the next generation of Apple Intelligence, bringing new AI-powered features to Photos, Safari, Messages, Shortcuts, Home, and other apps across its ecosystem.

Powered by a new privacy-focused architecture, Apple Intelligence now integrates more deeply across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, AirPods, and Apple Vision Pro. The company says the update makes everyday tasks easier with smarter editing tools, improved web browsing, more capable communication features, and expanded automation options.

New AI editing tools come to Photos

Apple is introducing several new editing features to Photos.

Spatial Reframing lets users adjust the composition of a photo after it has been taken. The feature uses AI to generate only the parts of an image needed to accommodate the new perspective while keeping the original scene intact.

The Photos app is also gaining an upgraded Extend tool, which can expand images, straighten horizons, and adjust aspect ratios without cropping out important elements. Meanwhile, the Clean Up tool now delivers more realistic results when removing unwanted objects from photos. Apple says AI-edited images will automatically include a hidden SynthID watermark.

Safari gets smarter browsing features

Apple Intelligence is also changing how Safari works.

A new feature automatically organizes tabs into topics, making it easier to manage research, trip planning, and other projects spread across multiple pages. Safari can continue grouping new tabs into existing topics as users browse.

Another feature called Notify Me can monitor webpages for changes, such as product restocks or price drops, and send notifications when updates occur. Safari can also generate custom browser extensions through a new Describe an Extension tool that builds extensions based on a user’s written instructions.

Apple is also expanding the capabilities of the Passwords app. Eligible accounts can now be automatically upgraded to stronger passwords, with Apple Intelligence handling the process on a user’s behalf.

Messages, Calendar, and Shortcuts gain AI assistance

Messages and Mail are becoming more proactive with contextual suggestions.

Users can receive one-tap recommendations to create reminders or notes based on conversations. Messages can also help locate specific photos by recognizing people, locations, and keywords mentioned in chats. Smart Reply can now adapt responses based on a user’s writing style.

Apple is also bringing AI assistance to Calendar and Shortcuts. Users can create calendar events simply by describing them, while a new Describe a Shortcut feature can automatically build automations based on natural language instructions.

The Phone app is gaining Call Context, which can surface information such as reservation numbers and confirmation codes when users contact a business. Apple says the feature runs entirely on-device and does not share information with the company.

New features for Home and accessibility

The Home app is becoming smarter with AI-generated video descriptions and improved search tools for HomeKit Secure Video cameras.

Users can search security camera footage using natural language and review automatically highlighted noteworthy events. Apple Intelligence can also group related notifications into a single activity to reduce clutter.

Accessibility features are also receiving upgrades. VoiceOver can provide richer image descriptions, while Voice Control allows users to describe onscreen controls instead of memorizing exact button names. Accessibility Reader now supports more complex documents and can provide summaries and translations on demand.

Availability

The new Apple Intelligence features are available for developer testing starting today through the Apple Developer Program. A public beta will launch next month through the Apple Beta Software Program.

Apple plans to release the features this fall as part of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27 for supported Apple Intelligence-compatible devices.

Apple is giving Siri its biggest upgrade yet.

At WWDC26, the company unveiled Siri AI, a rebuilt version of its digital assistant powered by Apple Intelligence. The new experience can understand personal context, answer questions about content on a user’s screen, and perform actions across apps.

Apple says Siri AI can search across messages, emails, photos, and other personal information to help users find what they need. Users can ask Siri to locate a restaurant recommendation from a friend, retrieve a hotel confirmation from an old email, or find photos from a recent trip. These capabilities can also extend to third-party apps through Spotlight integrations.

Siri can understand what’s on your screen

Beyond personal context, Siri AI can also understand content currently displayed on a device.

For example, if a user receives a message about a potluck, Siri can help brainstorm what to bring and save a recipe to Notes without requiring users to switch between apps. The assistant can also access information from the web and support more natural conversations through follow-up questions.

Apple is integrating Siri AI throughout its ecosystem. iPhone users can access it through the side button or Dynamic Island, while iPad and Mac users can use it through Spotlight. On Apple Vision Pro, Siri appears as a spatial interface that users can place anywhere in their environment.

Visual Intelligence expands across devices

Apple is also bringing Visual Intelligence to more products.

On iPhone, a new Siri mode inside the Camera app lets users ask questions about what they see. Siri can identify objects, provide nutritional information about food, and perform actions such as splitting a bill using Apple Cash.

Visual Intelligence is also coming to iPad and Mac. Users can select content on their screen, ask questions about it, and perform actions directly through Siri. Apple Vision Pro users can ask Siri about both digital content and physical objects around them.

Conversations follow you across Apple devices

Apple is introducing a dedicated Siri app that stores conversation history across devices through private iCloud syncing.

Users can start a conversation on Mac and continue it later on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Apple Vision Pro. Siri AI also includes new writing tools that can generate drafts, revise text, and provide writing suggestions across Apple’s apps and supported third-party apps.

Availability

Siri AI is available for developer testing starting today across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, and visionOS 27. Apple plans to launch the feature as a beta later this year for supported devices set to English, with additional language support arriving afterward.

Apple has unveiled the next generation of Apple Intelligence alongside Siri AI, a rebuilt version of Siri that can understand personal context, work across apps, and answer questions about what’s on a user’s screen.

The announcement headlines Apple’s software updates coming later this year through iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, and tvOS 27.

According to Apple, Siri AI can search across messages, emails, photos, and other personal data to help users complete tasks. It can also understand on-screen content, retrieve information from the web, and generate responses using broader world knowledge. A dedicated Siri app will let users revisit previous conversations across devices through private iCloud syncing.

The upgraded Apple Intelligence platform also powers new features across Apple’s apps. Photos gains Spatial Reframing, which lets users improve photo composition after capture. Image Playground adds more advanced image generation tools, while Messages and Mail receive smarter suggestions and productivity features.

New parental controls and Screen Time tools

Apple is also expanding parental controls with new child account features and additional Screen Time management tools.

Parents can set up age-appropriate protections immediately through child accounts and choose which apps children can access. Communication Safety features now allow parents to approve new contacts and enable automatic interventions when explicit or violent content is shared.

The company is also introducing category-based daily time allowances for Entertainment, Games, and Social Media apps. Parents can create schedules that control app access throughout the day, while a redesigned Screen Time dashboard offers a clearer view of device usage and app activity.

Faster software across Apple devices

Apple says its upcoming software releases will improve performance across its ecosystem.

The company claims iPhone and iPad apps launch up to 30% faster, photos load up to 70% faster after capture, and AirDrop transfers are up to 80% faster. Apple has also rebuilt search experiences in Spotlight, Photos, and Mail to improve stability and efficiency.

Additional updates include iCloud Shared Albums with full-resolution sharing, expanded health tracking features, custom EQ controls for AirPods, faster Wi-Fi connections on Apple Vision Pro, and an enhanced Flyover experience in Apple Maps.

Availability

The new features are available for developer testing starting today. Apple will launch a public beta through the Apple Beta Software Program next month.

The company plans to release the software updates as free downloads this fall. Siri AI will enter beta later this year for supported devices set to English, with additional language support arriving afterward.

Apple Intelligence and Siri AI will be available on supported Apple Intelligence-capable devices, including iPhone 16 models and newer, select iPads and Macs with Apple silicon, Apple Vision Pro, and compatible Apple Watch models.