Basic AF: a (mostly) tech podcast WWDC 2026 Keynote Recap with Riley Hill and Joe Moyer
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Jun 9, 2026 
Joe Moyer, writer who reflects on tech and journaling, and Riley Hill, programmer focused on iPad workflows, break down WWDC 2026. They debate Apple’s performance-first “Snow Leopard” vibe. They dig into Siri AI’s personal context, the Gemini tie-up and privacy promises. Photos, Image Playground upgrades, Safari custom extensions, AI Shortcuts, and parental control gaps get hands-on scrutiny.
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Apple Uses Gemini With A Privacy Layer
- Apple partnered with Google's Gemini tech but layers its own models to preserve privacy and deliver Siri AI features.
- Speakers noted demos looked functional this time, suggesting Apple's personal-context promise may finally work.
AI Features Are Hardware Gated
- New Apple Intelligence features vary by hardware and require more modern chips and memory for full capabilities.
- Speakers flagged that many older iPads, Watches, and low-RAM devices lose advanced AI features, pushing potential upgrades.
Read The Fine Print On Feature Support
- Read the fine print on iOS 27 feature availability before assuming your device gets everything.
- Tom pointed out voice customization and other features list precise device and memory requirements on Apple's preview pages.