WWDC 2026: Is Siri Actually Good Now?
Summary
The hosts discuss Apple’s WWDC, noting its less polished production style and Tim Cook’s final keynote. They review iOS 18 updates, including Liquid Glass customization, faster performance on older devices, and new AI photo tools like Spatial Reframe. The episode also covers agentic features such as automatic password fixing and receipt splitting, alongside a segment on confusing YouTube app icons.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and intro banter
Weekly tech news roundup
Apple WWDC keynote production and Tim Cook tribute
iOS 26 Liquid Glass design and performance updates
Photos app AI features: Cleanup, Extend, and Spatial Reframe
New Passwords app and AI unsubscribe agent
iOS features: Shared number, volume controls, and Call Context
macOS Tahoe updates: Sequoia, Safari tabs, and display management
watchOS, tvOS, and AirPods Pro 2 EQ updates
Keynote trivia and sponsors
iOS 26 Screen Time and parental controls
Apple Intelligence: Models, Siri capabilities, and limitations
Keynote trivia recap and sponsors
Gaming news: Xbox Series X25 and Nintendo Switch 2
Anthropic Claude API pricing and data retention
Outro, trivia answers, and final sponsors
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