WWDC in a 2026 Landscape

This W.W.D.C. will probably be unlike any other. Things are going a bit wild lately, and even ardent A.I. detractors would likely concede that’s undeniably true now. The way we work compared to a year ago is drastically different. And, even six months ago? Might as well be a lifetime. Cupertino & Friends™️ would do well to adapt to a rapidly changing landscape. I’m hopeful they will, too, if recent trends are any indication. We received agentic support in Xcode not long ago, something typically reserved #ForTheKeynote. In the world of 2026, here’s what I’d love to see: The usual fare: Video sessions, in-depth deep dives, the works. Let’s not forget that Apple has done a fantastic job at packaging these now. Closed captions, links to demo projects, and other relevant materials are all tidy and available in the developer app. But in today’s world, stopping here would be a missed opportunity. Skills: Consider this — each dub dub session which presents a new API comes packaged with a…