We asked 1,500+ Apple fans what they wanted from WWDC 2026, and Tim Cook delivered but excitement levels waned elsewhere

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Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:25:45 +0000

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Apple delivered almost exactly what users wanted at WWDC 2026, based on a combined poll with 1,500+ responses.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Apple delivered exactly what users wanted at WWDC 2026 Almost half of 1,500+ TechRadar readers wanted more AI features iPadOS, watchOS and visionOS all saw marginal updates Now that Apple 's annual developer keynote has wrapped and we've digested all the
major updates from WWDC 2026 , did Tim Cook deliver what users actually
wanted to see? Based on 1,529 responses to a poll we ran last week, the
answer is a resounding 'yes'.

Nearly half of the TechRadar readers who voted in our ' What we expect to see at WWDC 2026 ' poll (see some of the results below) told us that artificial intelligence (AI) to be clear, I mean machine learning, not the sentient
kind was the number one update they most wanted. Combining the results of
the poll across our articles and social media profiles (680 readers cast
their vote via our WhatsApp channel), we found that 47% were most excited for a new AI-powered Siri and various Apple Intelligence upgrades. Latest Videos From Watch full video here: Of course, given that many of us had already been waiting for Siri to get an AI boost since 2024, a lot of the rumors leading
up to the keynote strongly suggested that this was the year that Apple would finally deliver, making the announcement largely expected but no less fulfilling.

After such a long wait, many were pleased that most of the 75-minute-long keynote was dedicated to unveiling new AI tools being rolled out to its ecosystem. Most of these updates are coming to iPhone users, which is great news for the 42% of readers who most wanted to see new upgrades in iOS 27.
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From the new Siri AI to a Liquid Glass fix that finally lets you adjust the opacity, we've rounded up our favorite new iPhone features coming to your phone in iOS 27 , and it's a notable list of handy tools. Of the several new features we've highlighted, let us know which new iOS 27 update you're most looking forward to trying out when the software launches in September by voting in the poll below. What were you least excited to see at WWDC? iPadOS 27 mainly brings new performance improvements. (Image credit: Apple) Leading up to WWDC 2026 , TechRadar readers confirmed to us that they were least interested in hearing about what updates were planned for iPad, Apple Watch and Vision Pro devices, with all three seeing under 8% in votes from our pre-show barometer poll. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from
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Outside of the integration of AI and the latest updates coming to iPhones, it appears there just wasn't as much appetite for the rest of the brand's
product lineup. It seems like Apple already knew this too, because it didn't waste any valuable time focusing on the minor software enhancements it's made to these platforms.

Instead, it was macOS 27 that saw the biggest refresh outside of the iPhone, with the rollout of macOS Golden Gate , which is getting most of the main features coming to iOS 27, including the Liquid Glass adjuster, better
Search, improved parental controls, Siri AI, and the new AI image generator app, Image Playground.

All in all, Apple largely delivered on exactly what most of our readers
wanted to see. Tim Cook finally made good on overdue promises and didn't drag out his last WWDC with minor watch face updates and niche spatial computing features that most of us can't use. Did Apple do enough this WWDC? Let us
know in the comments below. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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