Is Siri Finally Fixed? We Put Apple’s New Siri AI to the Test
Summary
Hosts Jeff Battersby and Tom Anderson review the public betas for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, discussing performance tweaks, Liquid Glass customization, and CarPlay improvements. They highlight significant advancements in Siri’s AI capabilities, praising its improved context awareness and privacy-focused on-device processing. The episode concludes with practical advice for beta testers, emphasizing the importance of backing up data and avoiding installation on mission-critical devices.
Topics discussed
Intro, novel progress, and theater review
Apple's new OS betas arrive in July
Beta impressions: Battery life and glitches
macOS features: Notch management and UI tweaks
CarPlay updates and navigation improvements
Siri and Apple Intelligence capabilities
Privacy, personalization, and AI philosophy
Beta testing advice and backup warnings
Outro, credits, and newsletter updates
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