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CNET
09-06-2025
- CNET
WWDC Bored Me. I Need Apple's iPhone 17 Launch to Make a Splash
I've just sat through Apple's WWDC 2025 keynote, and despite all of Apple's fanfare about its new "Liquid Glass" design language, there was very little that got my blood pumping. In fact, it felt like one of the most underwhelming Apple keynotes I've sat through in my 14 years as a tech journalist, and that's not a good sign for Apple. What I can say with confidence is that it really needs to make a splash with the iPhone 17 in September. It wasn't that Apple did anything specifically wrong with today's announcements. I actually like most of them. Fine, the new 'Liquid Glass' design language is arguably in a similar vein to Windows Vista, but it's nice to see iOS get a bit of a refresh, as it's felt a little stale for a while now. But it's hardly groundbreaking, nor will it change how we interact with our phones. Thanks for making my app icons transparent, Apple, but what can I do with them now? Apple Some of the new features the company announced -- such as the call screening tool or the screenshot search function that uses Apple's Visual Intelligence -- are nice to see, but they're basically the same as Android's call screening tool and Circle to Search, so it's difficult to get excited. Ditto the glossy icons now coming to TVOS or the new pointer in iPadOS. Even Apple's Senior Vice President of Software Engineering Craig Federighi seemed to know they had nothing much to shout about: "A pointier pointer? Who'd have thought!" he quipped. Fine, I like the windows in iPadOS. But that's one of the only things in the whole presentation that piqued my interest. I sat up with anticipation when Apple talked about the new Games app, thumbs already twitching with the excitement about new titles I might be playing thanks to new platforms or new advances in Apple's Metal graphics engine. But no, it's just an easier way to view your games and see your friend's high scores. Big deal. I'm left feeling a little deflated by the lack of excitement overall, so I'm forced instead to look towards September, when we expect to see the iPhone 17 unveiled. It needs to be a big one. It needs some real razzle dazzle. And not just for me, but for Apple, too. The Galaxy S25 Edge against a slice of thin crust pizza. Your move, Apple. Jesse Orrall/CNET The iPhone 16 is a great phone, but its biggest new feature was a new button for the camera that still feels a bit…weird. Last year saw the grand unveiling of Apple Intelligence, which so far has been a huge letdown, with Federighi stating that more information on Apple Intelligence's updates will be shared "in the coming year." In short, it feels like Apple needs a win. The iPhone 17 could be that win. Early rumors point to upgraded cameras with advanced video features for creators, along with the potential for a slimmer iPhone Air that would compete with the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge. Will this be the year we see a foldable iPhone? Almost certainly not, but it'd definitely be something more exciting to hear about during a long keynote. Maybe I'm being too harsh. Maybe I'm just a bit jaded after 14 years of covering Apple events. Maybe Apple's keynote starting at 6 p.m. in my UK time zone meant I can't have my dinner yet and I'm grumpy having to wait for my food. Or maybe Apple did need to put a bit more meat on the plate and prove that its biggest announcements of the year aren't just style over substance.
Digital Trends
09-06-2025
- Digital Trends
WWDC 2025 live: follow the Apple event for updates on iOS, macOS, watchOS and more
Apple's kicking off WWDC 2025 with its keynote presentation at its annual World Wide Developer's conference. The WWDC keynote is set to be a bumper affair, with a raft of updates expected across the firm's software platforms and rumors suggesting Apple is lining up a naming overhaul which could mean we see the arrival of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, macOS 26, tvOS 26 and more. We're keeping you up to date with all the latest the Cupertino, California-based company has to say with our WWDC 2025 live blog, so keep it here for all the updates and expert analysis from our team. How long will the Apple WWDC 2025 keynote last? Great question. You'll want to make sure you've found somewhere comfy to sit, as we're looking at between 1 hour 45 minutes and 2 hours if previous WWDC keynotes are anything to go buy. Previous WWDC keynote lengths WWDC 2024 : 1 hour 44 minutes : 1 hour 44 minutes WWDC 2023 : 2 hours 6 minutes : 2 hours 6 minutes WWDC 2022 : 1 hour 49 minutes : 1 hour 49 minutes WWDC 2021 : 1 hour 47 minutes : 1 hour 47 minutes WWDC 2020: 1 hour 49 minutes How can I watch the Apple WWDC 2025 keynote? We've embedded the livestream video at the top of this article so you can watch along with us. WWDC 2025 live blog Live Last updated June 09, 2025 9:40 AM The liveblog has ended. No liveblog updates yet. Load more
Digital Trends
09-06-2025
- Digital Trends
How to watch today's WWDC keynote, and 3 reasons to do so
Apple's WWDC 2025 (Worldwide Developer's Conference) starts today. In case you didn't already know, WWDC is an annual event used by the tech giant to showcase new software and technologies across its product ecosystem, while also providing developers with sessions and tools to help them build apps for Apple's devices. How to watch the WWDC 2025 keynote This year, Apple's highly anticipated WWDC keynote will begin at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET) on Monday, June 9 – that's today! You can follow our WWDC 2025 live blog for all the latest on the from the keynote presentation. There are several ways to watch the keynote in real time, including via the Apple TV app, and Apple's official YouTube channel. We've made it easy for you by embedding the YouTube video player at the top of this page. Apple doesn't usually say in advance how long its WWDC keynote will last, but going by past events, it could run for anything between 90 minutes and a couple of hours. But will it be worth watching? We think so, and here's why … New software features If you have an iPhone or any other Apple device like a Mac, iPad, or Apple Watch, you'll get to learn more about all of the exciting new software features coming to your tech in the fall. Also, Apple is expected to unveil a new naming system for its products to bring consistency to its lineup. So instead of iOS 19, the software powering your iPhone is expected to be called iOS 26, linking it (sort of) to the year of release. Likewise, also expect to see iPadOS 26, macOS 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26. A fresh new look The tech behemoth is strongly rumored to unveil its biggest visual design overhaul since iOS 7 and which Bloomberg has claimed will 'fundamentally change the look of the operating systems and make Apple's various software platforms more consistent.' So get ready to cast your eyes upon a fresh new look for all of the on-screen elements linked to Apple's many products. Apple Intelligence updates The keynote will be another chance for Apple to offer some clarity on its approach to artificial intelligence, as up to now the company has been widely ridiculed for failing to deliver compelling AI features while rivals like Google and Microsoft race ahead. For example, Apple could introduce a new AI-powered battery management tool as well as a health-coaching feature that digs into your fitness data to offer personalized guidance. And hopefully much more besides. A bonus reason! Apple is widely rumored to be introducing a dedicated gaming app that could replace the Game Center. The app will serve as a central hub for launching games, tracking achievements, connecting with friends, and discovering new titles across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. The app is also expected to provide editorial content and may integrate with social features like iMessage and FaceTime for better communication between players. After Monday's big reveal, be sure to check back to Digital Trends for the latest analysis on Apple's updates.
