The Talk Show With John Gruber 425: ‘Through the Wall Like Kool-Aid Man’, With Chance Miller
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Jun 27, 2025 Chance Miller, a savvy reporter from 9to5Mac, dives into the highlights from WWDC 2025. He shares insights on Apple’s ongoing legal disputes, particularly around the Apple Watch's blood oxygen sensors. The conversation also brings to light transformative updates in iPadOS, enhancing its functionality and bridging the gap with Mac. Additionally, they explore the exciting enhancements in watchOS 26, the impact of automation on customer service, and the innovative strides in iOS design. It’s a tech-packed chat that blends analysis with humor!
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Natural AI Integration in WWDC
- Apple improved its WWDC keynote by integrating AI features contextually within platform segments. - This approach feels more natural than last year's standalone, 40-minute Apple Intelligence segment.
Toggle iPad Multitasking Easily
- Users can switch between traditional single-window and new multitasking modes on iPadOS easily. - Apple wisely offers a toggle in Control Center instead of forcing settings changes for different skill levels.
Background Tasks Highlight iPadOS Uniqueness
- iPadOS 26 introduces user-initiated, completable background tasks to manage long processes efficiently. - This API underscores why iPadOS differs fundamentally from macOS despite similar windowing features.