Apple's WWDC event is all about the software, and this year we saw details of the upcoming '26 editions of the various operating systems. But through the software, there are often hints of what might be coming down the line in terms of hardware.
While Beta versions of iOS 26 and its watch, iPad, TV and Mac equivalents are already with developers, the finished versions won't launch until at least September – alongside new hardware. So, certain new software features could be looking to take advantage of new hardware features, or even a brand new product.
