Apple's WWDC Developer Conference to Kick Off on 6/9, Rumored to Announce New iOS 27 System

(CNA, Taipei, 19th, Reporter Wu Chia-hao) Apple Inc. today announced the program for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), which will kick off with a Keynote presentation at 1:00 AM Taiwan time on June 9. It is widely expected that the iOS 27 operating system will be announced, and this could also be the last major Apple event hosted by current CEO Tim Cook before his successor takes over. Apple announced on April 20 this year that John Ternus, Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, will become CEO on September 1, succeeding the 65-year-old Cook, symbolizing a generational transition in Apple's top leadership. The WWDC26 conference will be held from June 9 to 13, Taiwan time. During the week-long event, developers and students can watch over 100 new video sessions to learn about various tools, technologies, and designs, participate in Group Labs, and engage in discussions on the Apple Developer Forums. The Keynote presentation will take place at 1:00 AM on June 9, unveiling the updates coming to Apple's various platforms, and will be livestreamed on Apple's website, the Apple TV App, and Apple's YouTube channel. According to Bloomberg, Apple may announce the iOS 27 operating system, featuring a new version of the Siri voice assistant powered by artificial intelligence (AI), and a redesigned Camera app, among other new features. Following the Keynote, the Platforms State of the Union event will be held at 4:00 AM on June 9, offering a deeper dive into new features, APIs, and technologies. In addition, Apple has selected 350 winners through this year's Swift Student Challenge, with 50 "Distinguished Winners" invited to a special three-day experience at Apple's headquarters during WWDC. (Editor: Yang Kai-hsiang) 1150519