UMVA has learned that the highly anticipated "Big Guessing Game" has kicked off, pitting audiences against each other to predict Apple's next moves, and we have the exclusive inside scoop on how the first round played out.
The competition, which launched in May across various websites, tested readers' abilities to guess what new products and services Apple would announce this year, with a particular focus on WWDC 2026. Now that the facts are out, we can dive into the results and see how Lifehacker readers fared.
Question 1: What will Apple call its Siri chatbot? The rumors surrounding Siri dominated WWDC this year, and it was no surprise when Apple reintroduced its AI-powered assistant, complete with a standalone chatbot app. But what would Apple name its new Siri? A staggering 44.19% of readers thought Apple would stick with Siri, while 41.86% came up with their own names.
Only 9.3% of readers guessed "Siri Chat," and a mere 4.65% got it right with "Siri AI." It seems that Apple's choice was a closely guarded secret, but those who guessed correctly are one step closer to winning the grand prize.
Question 2: Which iPhones will lose support for iOS 27? Readers had a range of answers, but the correct response was surprisingly straightforward: none. Apple didn't drop support for any iPhones this year, and if a device can run iOS 26, it can run iOS 27.
However, not all iPhones will get Apple's latest features, including Siri AI. For those, you'll need an iPhone 15 Pro or newer. The iPhone 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air are the best-performing models, offering the ultimate experience.
Question 3: Which codename will Apple use for macOS 27? Apple has traditionally used California-themed names for its macOS codenames, and this year was no exception. Readers had a multitude of guesses, with "Fizz" (9.3%), "Redwood" (6.98%), and "Honeycrisp" (6.98%) among the top contenders.
Surprisingly, only one reader guessed correctly: "Golden Gate." It seems that Apple's codename was a closely guarded secret, but that one reader is now in the running for the grand prize.
Question 4: Will macOS 27 have touch-based controls? With rumors of a touchscreen laptop on the horizon, we asked readers if macOS 27 would get touch-based controls. A resounding 73.81% said "Yes," but Apple didn't announce any such feature at WWDC.
It's possible that the company is keeping the news under wraps until the launch of its touchscreen MacBook, perhaps in the fall. Until then, we'll keep this question as "TBD" and see how things shake out.
Question 5: Will Apple drop support for Intel Macs with macOS 27? This one was a bit of a no-brainer, with 93.02% of readers answering correctly: Apple has officially dropped support for all Intel Macs, and only Apple silicon machines will receive the new feature updates.
That's a wrap on Round 1! A huge thank you to all readers who participated. Each correct answer counts as one entry in the grand-prize drawing for a new Apple Watch. Round 2 is just around the corner, launching on July 7, and will focus on Apple's devices.
