Apple Has Embraced The Non-AI Way

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The heading might sound a bit clickbait-y but Apple has gambled and gone against the wave of recent AI-filled tech demos from companies like Microsoft and Google. Just to prove my point before I summarize the major announcements, the word ‘Siri’ was used only 2 times in the 90-minute WWDC keynote address.

At the same time, it’s not that Apple is rejecting AI. As of now, it looks like Apple clearly knows that it is lagging behind in cutting-edge model training and development. Apple has shifted its focus on integrating Apple Intelligence subtly into various components of its ecosystem without explicitly mentioning it every time. Apple has modified its messaging the way you’d expect everyone to once the AI buzzword is stale. The question remains on the quality of Apple Intelligence and how it stands against the competition. More announcements are expected in 2026.

Here are the major announcements at WWDC 2025:

• It’s the season of glass: For all the upcoming operating systems, Apple has introduced a refreshed design language called Liquid Glass. This was perhaps the most noticeable change in the event. The new interface has translucent elements throughout the UI. The initial reactions have been mixed. It’s interesting but I know Steve Jobs would have fired the design team.

• Default apps redesigned: Many apps like the Camera app, Phone app, and Safari have been redesigned. The Camera one caught me by surprise because it has been pretty much the same for years with no major complaints from users. Camera has been greatly simplified. Phone now has some good features copied from Android counterparts like Pixel.

• Live Translation and On-Screen Search: Just like Google Meet, Apple Intelligence will now support Live Translation on FaceTime and calls. Apple’s Visual Intelligence has now reached Android’s Circle-To-Search level of searching.

• iPad OS 26 Upgrades: This was by far the most positive announcement for me. iPad will now support a windowing system just like a Mac. This makes iPad much better for multitasking and closer to laptops.

• VisionOS 26 Upgrades: One interesting upgrade in the Vision OS 26 is to pin things in the space around you. For example, you want a wall clock on a particular wall of the room only - done, it’s pinned to the particular area. This positioning is retained on restarting the device too!

• Lastly, all OS versions are aligned now - it’s WWDC 2025; so iOS 26, iPad OS 26, WatchOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, and VisionOS 26.

Which announcement impressed you the most?

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