The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Saltiness about frostiness (Friends)
10 snips
Jun 13, 2025 
Justin Searls, a tech journalist and Apple enthusiast, joins to dissect the recent WWDC keynote. He critiques Apple's AI struggles, particularly with Siri, and discusses the mixed reactions to their new Liquid Glass design. The conversation covers the impact of mobile app updates on user experience, the cultural implications of CarPlay Ultra, and the challenges of traditional call quality versus modern solutions. Searls shares insights on evolving tech trends, privacy concerns, and the transition to AI-driven features, offering a fresh perspective on the state of technology.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Handling of Apple Intelligence
- Apple managed Apple intelligence by acknowledging past failures without overemphasis.
- Craig Federighi conveyed authenticity and regained some developer trust with this approach.
Liquid Glass Design Insight
- Apple's Liquid Glass UI depends heavily on advanced hardware capability from Apple Silicon.
- This design completes the vision initiated with iOS 7, unifying UI layers system-wide.
Simplify Camera UIs
- Simplify the user interface for cameras to serve most users effectively.
- Leave advanced controls accessible but unobtrusive for power users and third-party apps.