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In summary:
- Macworld anticipates WWDC 2026 will unveil iOS 26, macOS 26, and enhanced Siri capabilities, though Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman expects improvements to be adequate rather than groundbreaking.
- Pre-show clues suggest a “Liquid Glass” interface feature offering customizable transparency controls and potential new Dynamic Island animations for Siri interactions.
- The appearance of “Finder Guy” mascot Fin as WWDC swag hints at significant Mac-focused announcements during Apple’s upcoming developer conference.
Welcome to WWDC day! In just a few hours (10am PT to be exact), Apple will kick off its 2026 World Wide Developers Conference with a jam-packed, wide-ranging keynote that outlines its plans for the next 12 months: iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, tvOS 26, watchOS 26, and visionOS 26, along with our first look at the new Siri and upgraded Apple Intelligence.
You can follow along with the announcements and watch the event with our live blog, but until then, we’re still looking for any clues about what’s coming today. Here’s the latest:
Finder Guy is real! Ever since Apple started making TikTok videos to promote MacBook Neo, we’ve been infatuated with its little Finder Guy mascot (officially named Fin, according to Om Chachad on X). And he’s already made his first appearance at WWDC in the form of a swag pin alongside Claris the Dogcow, the original Mac pirate flag, and a rainbow “50” logo to mark Apple’s 50th anniversary. Does this mean the little guy will make an appearance in the show? Will the Mac get more attention than we think it will? We’ll find out in a few hours.
A hint at Liquid Glass changes: In another post on X, iOS developer Rudrank posted a photo standing next to a WWDC sculpture that appears to be a Liquid Glass reference. While the WWDC words are translucent, the area around them is more transparent, a not-so-subtle hint at Apple’s interface transparency. We’re expecting tweaks to the Liquid Glass redesign that was introduced at last year’s WWDC, so perhaps this is a clue to one of the biggest rumors: a slider to adjust the transparency to your specific preference.
Good, not great Siri: On the eve of the event, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman throws a little cold water on the new Siri: “Overall, my expectation tomorrow is that Apple’s AI features & Siri should move from being completely subpar to being adequate – but far from leading.”
Siri concept shows off new animations: This isn’t an official Apple video, but it could be an official Apple video. Based on rumors from Gurman and others, user crodie on X has created a Siri concept video that has us excited about what the new design could bring for the Dynamic Island.
