Apple WWDC 2026: What New Features Mean for Your Family's Devices

Apple is holding its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) at Apple Park, where the company announces upcoming changes to iPhones, iPads, and other Apple devices. This year's conference includes announcements about iOS 27, updates to Siri, Apple Intelligence features, and potentially smart glasses.

These updates will affect how millions of families use their Apple devices in the coming months. If you or your family members use iPhones, iPads, Macs, or Apple Watches, the announcements from this conference will determine what new features you receive later this year.

Some updates may improve privacy and security features, while others may change how familiar apps and services work. Parents should pay particular attention to any changes in parental controls, Screen Time features, or child safety tools that Apple announces.

1. Watch for official announcements from Apple about which devices will support iOS 27 and other new features.
2. If your device is several years old, check whether it will receive the new updates or if it might be time to consider an upgrade.
3. When the updates become available later this year, read the release notes before installing to understand what will change.
4. Back up your devices before installing major updates to protect your photos, messages, and data.
5. If you use parental controls, review the settings after updating to ensure they still work as expected. As Apple releases more details about these updates in the coming days and months, take time to understand how new features might affect your family's privacy and security. New AI features, in particular, may involve sending data to Apple's servers, so review privacy settings when updates arrive. Stay informed through Apple's official communications rather than relying solely on third party summaries.