Apple WWDC 2025 chat: Which new features will make the most realworld impact?

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On this special episode of the Engadget Podcast, our hosts are joined by guests Julian Chokkattu from Wired and Chris Velazco from The Washington Post to discuss the announcements from WWDC 2025. Though little was mentioned of Siri and Apple Intelligence compared to last year, what did get unveiled this time had us more intrigued. From iPadOS 26, Spotlight Search, Liquid Glass and Call Screening to visionOS, CarPlay and more, plenty was talked about. Chapters: 00:00 Setup and start 00:14 Welcome, intros and disclosure 02:30 Were you underwhelmed by the WWDC 2025 keynote? 03:28 iPadOS 26 updates 11:51 Apple Intelligence, iOS 26 and anti-spam, anti-scam screening features 17:40 Do you care about the Games app? 20:22 Live translate -- will it be useful? 25:55 Quick aside on Workout Buddy on watchOS 28:20 Liquid Glass? 31:56 Julian's final thoughts about WWDC 2025 34:10 Nate also has thoughts about WWDC 2025 35:20 visionOS 26 36:12 CarPlay Ultra 39:30 Where was Siri? 41:50 What the Photos tabs revival says about Apple's strategy 46:22 The camera app redesign and Visual Intelligence updates 50:35 Do you trust Apple with your data? 52:10 Closing thoughts 57:10 Where can you find us and our work? Subscribe: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on TikTok: The Engadget Podcast: More about Engadget Audio: Read more: