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Hello All,
A day late, but for a very good reason. Apple's developer conference just wrapped, and it was a whirlwind of announcements that have set the tech world buzzing. From long-awaited software updates (windows on iPad!!!) to a groundbreaking new visual direction, the keynotes painted a vivid picture of Apple's future. I've spent the last day digesting it all, and below are my 3 key updates announced at the event.
MacOS Tahoe
Apple is enhancing Spotlight in macOS Tahoe, transforming it into a more powerful universal search and launcher. Beyond simply opening applications and files, the upgraded Spotlight will enable users to perform various actions directly, such as sending messages or controlling music, through both search and customizable keyboard shortcuts.
It will also allow for comprehensive searching across local and cloud storage, offer a Browse view similar to the App Library, and even provide in-app menu search capabilities. These improvements aim to cater to power users who already utilize similar functionalities in third-party apps like Raycast and Alfred, making these features more accessible to a wider Mac user base.
iPadOS 26
Apple introduced a major update with iPadOS 26, and it's making the iPad feel a whole lot more like a Mac! They've really blurred the lines this year, bringing in a new windowing system that lets you resize apps and put them wherever you want, plus better multitasking with Stage Manager and external display support. There's even a new menu bar, a Mac-style Preview app for PDFs, and a revamped Files app.
Basically, the iPad is growing up and getting a lot more serious about productivity, almost like it's trying to be a laptop replacement for a lot of folks. What is a computer?
iOS 26
The biggest announcement in the iPhone realm was the addition of call screening and hold assist. With iOS 26, your phone will be able to screen calls from unknown numbers by asking callers questions about who they are and what they want. That info will then show up on your screen, and you can decide whether to answer or not. Also introduced was hold assist, which allows you to put the phone away when you are on hold. Apple will notify you when a person comes back on the line, and they will use an AI voice assistant to let them know that you are on your way. Handy features that our friends in Android land have had for a while, but nice to see Apple put an implementation in place as these are great features for end users of their devices!
In conclusion, this year's WWDC didn't bring groundbreaking announcements but rather focused on incremental improvements to existing features. While these updates are welcome, Apple Intelligence still appears to be trailing in terms of innovation and functionality. Additionally, the introduction of the new design language, liquid glass, raises concerns about readability and user experience. Overall, while there are some positive changes, it feels like Apple is taking cautious steps forward rather than making bold leaps. I’ll leave you with this quote from The Innovator’s Dilemma…
Talk to you next week!
Devon