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ZDNet readers made predictions about Apple's WWDC announcements, including iOS 27 and Tim Cook's updates. The article reviews what fans guessed correctly and what they missed. This highlights public interest and expectations around Apple's latest technology developments.
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We asked ZDNET readers to predict Apple's WWDC announcements for a chance to win a new Apple Watch. Here's what you said.
Apple's WWDC keynote went live on June 8th, setting the stage for announcements on upcoming features and software updates, but not without the usual predictions and speculation.
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This year, we wanted to hear what you thought. We asked ZDNET readers five questions relating to features and software updates in round one of our Big Guessing Game contest. For every correct answer, we'll give you an entry into a drawing to win the latest Apple Watch in September.
The results for Round 1 are in, but if you missed it -- don't worry, there will be two more rounds of questions you can still partake in.
The first question was a freebie. If you answered it, you got an entry into the contest. We wanted to hear what you considered a more useful feature than Apple gave it credit for. Hot takes encouraged, of course.
There were some common themes: almost 10% of responders mentioned advanced voice control and natural language, which was an integral part of Siri's evolution. Some noteworthy responses that highlight our readers' insight: