Apple announced major free upgrades for Apple Intelligence-compatible devices in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, and watchOS 26.
New AI features showcased at WWDC 2025 include Live Translation, Genmoji upgrades, Visual Intelligence enhancements, and more.
Live Translation assists in language communication by translating messages, providing live captions on FaceTime, and spoken translations during phone calls.
Genmoji and Image Playground upgrades allow users to create emojis from text, mix emojis with descriptions, and utilize ChatGPT for new styles and control over creations.
Visual Intelligence now includes screen scanning to search and act on displayed content, accessed through screenshot interactions.
Apple Watch receives AI functionality through Workout Buddy, offering personalized workout insights and motivation powered by Apple Intelligence.
Developers gain access to Apple's Foundation Models for enhanced Apple Intelligence integration in third-party apps, enabling new intelligent and private experiences.
AI-powered Shortcuts app upgrades with intelligent actions and ChatGPT support, enhancing user-created shortcuts with Apple Intelligence.
Additional features include Apple Intelligence scanning and categorization in Reminders, order tracking in Apple Wallet, AI-generated backgrounds in Messages, and poll detection functionality.