The Engadget Podcast Apple's WWDC 2025 was unsurprising and scattered, but that's not a bad thing
Jun 10, 2025
Join Chris Velazco, a personal tech reporter at The Washington Post, and Julian Chokkattu, a senior reviews editor at Wired, as they dive into the intriguing announcements from Apple's WWDC 2025. They discuss the mixed reactions to new iPad features that make them more laptop-like and explore the emotional impact of Apple's live translate feature. The conversation also touches on innovative fitness enhancements and the nostalgic redesign of the Photos app, highlighting how these updates reflect user needs while maintaining Apple's design philosophy.
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Spotlight Gains Power User Features
- Improved Spotlight on Mac offers power users faster app access and action shortcuts.
- It better supports launching apps, searching, and integrating actions through the command spacebar interface.
Call and Message Screening Added
- Apple now offers call and message screening to combat spam, following Google's lead.
- These features help users manage robocalls and unsolicited messages more effectively.
Live Translate Bridges Language Gaps
- Live translation enhances communication by bridging language gaps, aiding multicultural interactions.
- Challenges remain, but Apple aims for seamless, useful real-life deployment beyond polished demos.