Show Notes
It’s the bumper annual WWDC episode! Benjamin and Chance give their first impressions of all the announcements from WWDC 2026, including the new Siri AI and overhauled Apple Intelligence initiatives, as well as the platform features in iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, and more.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance gives some insight from his time at Apple Park, and how Apple is trending closer to a live event format once again. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Apple unveils next generation of Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, and more
Apple Intelligence brings powerful AI capabilities into everyday experiences
Apple introduces Siri AI, a profoundly more capable and personal assistant
Apple unveils innovative features and intelligence experiences across services
Apple previews new child safety features
Due to DMA, Siri AI delayed in EU for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27
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