Changelog Master Feed Saltiness about frostiness (Changelog & Friends #97)
Jun 13, 2025
Justin Searls, a journalist and Apple fan known for his insights on tech trends, joins Jerod for a lively discussion following Apple's latest WWDC keynote. They dissect the mixed reception of the new 'Liquid Glass' design and ponder Apple's AI evolution versus Siri's stagnation. The duo explores the challenges of navigation apps, critiques messaging features, and debates the effectiveness of visual intelligence in tech. With a blend of humor and critique, Searls and Jerod examine how these innovations impact user experience.
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Apple's AI Addressing Strategy
- Apple addressed its AI shortcomings without overemphasizing or apologizing for past failures.
- Craig Federighi's technical credibility helped the company cautiously rebuild developer trust in AI features.
On-Device AI Advantage
- Apple's on-device AI model access offers developers a huge advantage over costly cloud AI services.
- This can enable free AI features without worrying about recurring API costs.
Liquid Glass Brand Expression
- Apple’s liquid glass design reflects their brand ethos of austere minimalism and glass architecture.
- Justin envisions future devices as translucent, integrating AR seamlessly into daily life.