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Apple introduced a new UI design called 'Liquid Glass' and expanded its Apple Intelligence services, including a new Foundation Models Framework for developers. The company also announced improvements to its operating systems, such as iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26.

Apple announced incremental AI updates at WWDC 2025, focusing on practical features like live phone call translation and visual search. However, the company failed to deliver on its promise of a more personalized Siri, leading to investor disappointment. Rivals like Meta, Anthropic, OpenAI, and Microsoft are pushing more aggressively into the AI space.

Apple has introduced an AI-powered Shortcuts app at WWDC 2025, allowing users to tap into Apple Intelligence directly and access the company's on-device large language model. The app enables intelligent actions, such as summarizing text with AI and creating images with Image Playground.

Apple introduces Live Translation, a feature that translates conversations in real-time across Messages, FaceTime, and Phone calls, powered by Apple Intelligence and available for developers to integrate into their communication apps via a new API.

OpenAI has updated ChatGPT's conversational voice mode with more natural-sounding speech, including subtler intonation and realistic cadence. The feature also allows for easier language translation and is available for all paid ChatGPT users.

Apple Vision Pro's Spatial Widgets allow users to pin interactive elements like clocks and music controls into their physical space, blending digital life into reality. The widgets are customizable and remember their placement, offering a new way to interact with information in a spatially aware interface.

Apple's Stem Splitter feature in Logic Pro has significantly improved in a year, allowing for better audio separation into distinct parts such as drums, bass, vocals, and other instruments, with enhanced audio fidelity and support for new stems like guitar and piano.

Apple released a new version of Xcode that integrates OpenAI's ChatGPT for coding, doc generation, and more. Developers can use API keys to bring AI models from other providers to Xcode for AI-powered programming suggestions.

Apple's Workout Buddy is an AI-powered workout coach that provides real-time guidance and encouragement. It uses data from the user's fitness history and current workout to offer personalized feedback and motivation. The feature will be available in English across popular workout types and will be integrated into the Workout app on Apple Watch and iPhone.

Apple introduced a new dedicated Games app at WWDC 2025, designed to centralize gaming experiences on Apple devices. The app features social tools, leaderboards, and a 'Play Together' tab to connect with friends. It also links to the App Store's games section and highlights Apple Arcade.

Apple unveiled watchOS 26 with a new design, wrist-flick gesture, and AI Workout Buddy feature. The update includes a redesigned interface, improved notification management, and enhanced fitness tracking capabilities.

Apple's new Maps update in iOS 26 will learn users' commutes and provide personalized route recommendations based on traffic. The feature will also allow users to recall visited places and view them in the Maps library, with end-to-end encryption for privacy protection.

Apple unveiled a new design language called Liquid Glass at WWDC 25, featuring a glassy look and feel. The redesign includes shiny, reflective, and transparent visual elements and will be applied to all Apple operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS.

Apple announced several updates at WWDC 2025, including iOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, and watchOS 26, featuring a new 'Liquid Glass' design language. The company also introduced a new Games app, improved multitasking on iPadOS, and enhanced Apple Intelligence features, including live translation and a new 'Workout Buddy' for Apple Watch.

Apple's visionOS 26 update for the Vision Pro headset adds support for PSVR2 controllers, spatial widgets, and improved Personas avatars. The update also includes a new hands-free scrolling option, iPhone interoperability, and expanded language support. Developers can test the new features through the Apple Developer Program.

A critical remote code execution flaw in Roundcube webmail is being actively exploited. Over 84,000 instances are vulnerable, with most in the US, India, and Germany. The flaw, CVE-2025-49113, was patched on June 1, 2025, but a working exploit is being sold on underground forums.

OpenAI is retaining all ChatGPT logs indefinitely due to a court order, sparking user panic over privacy concerns. The order, issued in a lawsuit with The New York Times, requires OpenAI to retain user content, including deleted chats, which may impact hundreds of millions of users globally.

Google may be forced to license its search technology, potentially changing the web and giving competitors access to its index. This could lead to more search choices, but also raises concerns about the impact on diversity and the potential for Google to gain new monopolies in AI.

OpenAI claims to have hit $10 billion in annual recurring revenue, up from $5.5 billion last year, with over 500 million weekly active users and 3 million paying business customers. The company is targeting $125 billion in revenue by 2029.

Artificial intelligence can gather information from a single photo, posing a significant threat to digital privacy. AI models like ChatGPT and Claude can pinpoint locations and potentially stalk individuals. This highlights the need for new regulations and caution when sharing personal information online.