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Take a Byte Episode 17: Apple's innovation problems
by Samuel Buchmann
Take a Byte episode 19: Apple glazes over its design
10.6.2025
Translation: machine translated
At the WWDC keynote, Apple presented a redesign of its operating systems and many new features. We discuss the most important innovations.
Liquid glass, liquid glass, liquid glass: a drinking game during the WWDC keynote about the buzzword of the new Apple design language would probably have ended badly. We discuss the new user interface for iOS, macOS, iPadOS and co. and ask ourselves whether it is progress when viewed soberly. And where is the new Siri?
Aside from this, Apple also presented new features for all its operating systems at the World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC). Some of these are inconspicuous at first glance, but could prove to be extremely useful. The changes to the iPad appear to be far-reaching. Its user interface is so similar to macOS that we wonder why Apple doesn't get its act together straight away.
Topics
[00:00] Intro
[01:40] Everything becomes glass
[08:09] Where new Siri?
[11:17] iOS 26
[18:17] macOS 26
[20:20] iPad OS 26
[27:50] Other innovations
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Samuel Buchmann
Source: Christian Walker
Snapping and climbing. This aptly describes Samuel. His heart beats for photography, whether analogue or with an overpriced Hasselblad that others would buy a car for. The cameras are used when travelling or on rock faces at dizzying heights. Naturally, he edits the images on a Mac. Because whether it's his headphones, smartphone or laptop, Samuel is deeply rooted in the garden of the nibbled apple.
Florian Bodoky
Source: Christian Walker
Data protection and audio issues are two of Florian's favourite topics. Whether it's cyberattacks, phishing emails or browser malware - Flo knows every recipe. His favourite way to prepare his meals is on his trusty MacBook. He doesn't get lost in the Windows jungle that often any more. Except when he wants to game «Counter-Strike». But even then, thanks to the Parallels software, he remains loyal to the bitten apple world. He also sometimes has to take a bite out of his football club's performance. Because despite his adopted home of Winterthur, his heart still beats red and blue.
Header image: Screenshot Apple Keynote
Samuel Buchmann
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Samuel.Buchmann@digitecgalaxus.chMy fingerprint often changes so drastically that my MacBook doesn't recognise it anymore. The reason? If I'm not clinging to a monitor or camera, I'm probably clinging to a rockface by the tips of my fingers.
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