Apple’s AI Reboot Sets Stage for New Devices After Shaky Start

Apple Inc. used its Worldwide Developers Conference to lay the foundation for a new generation of products, making the case that it can overcome years of snags to compete in the AI era.

The centerpiece of the company’s latest operating systems — including iOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, watchOS 27 and visionOS 27 — is an overhauled assistant called Siri AI. The software is designed to be smarter, more reliable and capable of understanding context, all while being able to precisely control a variety of apps.

The introduction, unveiled during a WWDC keynote presentation Monday, represents a pivotal moment ...