Apple replaces Core ML with Core AI and MCP
At WWDC, Apple moved from recognition-era Core ML to an LLM-native Core AI layer that uses Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol across system and developer tools.
WWDC News and Analysis
6 verified stories covering WWDC, product updates and industry developments.
Apple makes cloud AI free for smaller developers
Apps under two million first downloads can use Apple’s cloud AI without API fees, a sharp contrast to the broader industry shift toward token-metered billing.
Tim Cook heads into his final WWDC as CEO
Cook’s handoff to hardware chief John Ternus lands just as Apple leans on Gemini for Siri, making AI the first major test for the next CEO.
Apple rents a custom Gemini model for Siri
Apple is reportedly paying Google about $1 billion a year for a 1.2 trillion-parameter Gemini model inside Private Cloud Compute, while keeping user data off Google training loops.
Apple Quietly Registers genai.apple.com Domain Ahead of WWDC
Apple has registered the genai.apple.com subdomain, signaling a shift from the 'Apple Intelligence' branding to a more direct generative AI focus ahead of WWDC on June 8.
WWDC 2026 teaser points to a redesigned Siri
WWDC 2026 teaser points to a redesigned Siri. The story explains the announcement, the strategic context and the practical risks for the people or companies affected.