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Apple's WWDC AI Demos Looked More Real After $250M False Ad Settlement
The vibe of Apple's 2026 WWDC keynote felt like a spouse proudly listing all the honey-do-list items tackled. One subtle example: the many AI demos of someone standing, phone in hand.
TL;DR
- Apple's 2026 WWDC keynote featured overhauls to its search function, Playground feature, and a smarter Siri.
- Many AI feature demonstrations were presented in a "live-like" format using actual devices, unlike slickly produced videos from previous events.
- This demonstration style is seen as an effort to avoid repeating the "vaporware" accusations from WWDC 2024.
- Apple recently settled a false advertising lawsuit for $250 million related to features shown at WWDC 2024.
- The new Siri and AI features will be available on iPhone 15 Pro and newer models, along with a broader range of Apple hardware, without requiring the latest devices.
- The new Siri will be part of iOS 27.