Apple used its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) this week to unveil what may be its most significant software update in years, placing artificial intelligence at the center of nearly every major announcement.
The event showcased a dramatically upgraded Siri, new AI-powered tools across Apple's ecosystem, major updates to iOS 27 and macOS, and expanded automation features designed to make Apple devices smarter and more personalized.
For years, critics argued that Apple was trailing competitors such as Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI in the race to bring advanced AI tools to consumers. This year's conference appeared to be Apple's answer.
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