At WWDC today, Apple announced an extremely welcome feature for anyone who’s ever been frustrated with not knowing every language on Earth (like me). Live Translation will translate between many languages, and it will work directly inside Messages, FaceTime, and even during your calls through the Phone app.
This feature looks similar to comparable features on Google’s Pixel phones, which is great, because crossing the language barrier shouldn’t be platform-specific. Live Translate can also translate messages you’re writing as you write them, into the recipient’s language. Their responses will then be translated to your language on the way back. Technically, you could translate messages before, but you had to long press them first.
In FaceTime calls, those translations will take the form of live captions you can read on your screen, while you listen to the speaker. On pure phone calls, you’ll receive translations spoken aloud. These might be a little more difficult to pay attention to, since you’ll also be hearing the raw audio from the person you’re speaking to, so we’ll have to wait and see how Apple manages volume levels between the person you’re talking to and the voiceover. On the plus side, translations in phone calls will also still be displayed on screen, so you’ll be able to see them if you’re on speaker and don’t need to hold the phone up to the side of your face.
As with most of Apple’s AI-powered features, the company is touting this as all running on your device, to avoid having all your conversations run through some random server somewhere.
The 243rd installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending on June 8th, 2025, keeping you updated with the most important things happening in the Linux world.
Apple is updating tvOS alongside its other operating systems at WWDC 2025, introducing its new Liquid Glass design language, naming conventions (tvOS 26) and updated built-in apps.
The new design language adds sleek, translucent finishes to different parts of the tvOS experience, with updated app icons, glassy menus and fluid animations that respond to your clicks and swipes.
In the Apple Music app, you’ll be able to connect iPhones to use as karaoke microphones, add songs to your karaoke playlist from your device and use your iPhone to react with emoji while your friends sing. Translated versions of a song’s lyrics will be available in tvOS, too, just like in the iOS version of the app.
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Similar translation features are coming to the tvOS FaceTime app, with the option to view translated captions while you’re on a call. The Contact Poster-focused homepage that Apple is bringing to other versions of the FaceTime app is coming to tvOS 26, making it possible to view visual voicemail from your TV and jump into a call with a friend just by clicking on their picture.
Apple is also adding new aerial screensavers featuring footage filmed in India, and giving you the ability to choose which screensavers you want to display or hide on your TV. Your Apple TV can now also be set to launch into a profile selection screen when you turn it on, so content recommendations in tvOS are completely customized to each user.
Interestingly, Apple isn’t making its new Liquid Glass design available on all versions of the Apple TV. The company’s blog post specifically mentions that tvOS’ new look is only available on the 2nd-generation Apple TV 4K and later.
The tvOS 26 beta is available for developers to try today. A public beta of tvOS 26 will be available for everyone to use in July. The final version of tvOS 26 will be available in the fall.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/home/home-theater/tvos-26-is-getting-apples-new-liquid-glass-design-language-180312551.html?src=rss
Apple announced visionOS 26 today, its new naming scheme for the next big update coming to Vision Pro later this year. Among Vision Pro’s list of new features comes something we’ve been waiting for: actual support for VR input devices, including motion controllers and a spatially-tracked stylus.
Previous rumors alleged Apple was getting ready to support PSVR 2’s motion controllers, but now it’s official: visionOS 26 will bring PSVR 2 Sense Controller so developers can start building (or more likely porting) VR games to the platform.
This should open up more avenues to bringing a lot of the games that didn’t—or rather, couldn’t reasonably—support hand-tracking-only interactions.
While that’s mostly for gamers, Apple also announced it will support Logitech Muse, a new spatial input device built for Vision Pro that enables “precise input and new ways to interact with collaboration apps like Spatial Analogue.”
This story is breaking. We’re learning more about Logitech Muse and the specifics around PSVR 2 Sense Controller support. We’re currently at WWDC 2025 today, so stay tuned for all things Vision Pro.
Apple has updated the operating software for the Apple Vision Pro, visionOS, and added a couple of really nifty features. The company unveiled visionOS 26 at its live WWDC keynote. This is not the 26th operating system for Vision Pro. It’s called that because of the Apple’s new unified naming convention.
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The biggest news with visionOS 26 is that the Apple Vision Pro will now work with PlayStation VR2 Sense controllers. This should turn the Vision Pro into a legit gaming device, being as how the lack of analog controllers was a real hurdle to that end. This type of integration should let developers port over a bounty of Quest and Steam VR titles to the device. The headset will also now work with third-party accessories like the Logitech Muse, which is a stylus of sorts.
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Widgets can now be placed anywhere in a virtual space, which could be handy. The company also promises “shared spatial experiences.” Users will be able to come together to “watch the latest blockbuster movie in 3D, play a spatial game or collaborate with coworkers.” Folks can add new participants via FaceTime.
Apple’s controversial Personas have gotten an update here, and they look a lot more lifelike. They almost look like actual people now. I’m actually not sure if this is good or bad.
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The software update also brings eye-scrolling to the headset. This is exactly what it sounds like. People will be able to use their eyes to scroll up and down through documents, websites and apps. Spatial videos have gotten a boost here, with support for wide field-of-view content from Insta360, GoPro and Canon.
Apple’s visionOS 26 will officially be available later this year, but testing begins today. It looks it’s time to dig into the closet and break out that Apple Vision Pro.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/apples-visionos-26-brings-eye-scrolling-and-support-for-ps-vr2-controllers-180651833.html?src=rss
Apple’s user interfaces are going to feature more transparency than ever before—literally. The company’s new design language—which was announced today at WWDC 2025 and will be incorporated on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, and other Apple devices—is called “Liquid Glass.” The design incorporates transparency into almost every aspect of the user experience, which is going to be either very cool or very annoying, depending on your aesthetic preferences and eyesight.
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This new design language feels less like an overhaul and more like building on recent UIs trends Apple has been incorporating. I’ve noticed the glassy, transparent effect show up in more and more places over the years. If the keynote presentation at WWDC is anything to go by, that transparency is going to be even more prominent.
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Screenshots shown during the presentation show colors leaking through everything from pop-up menus to the address bar in Safari.
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Glass, apparently, will be one of three UI choices alongside the traditional light and dark mode, though I’m not sure what those choices look like relative to each other yet. And there are further customization options. Changes coming to iOS allowing users to customize the color scheme for icons and widgets on their operating system, building on a tint featured added to iOS last year. This change, in the screenshots shown, make home screens feel less cluttered while also potentially reducing the number of times I impulsively tap icons.
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It’s a great deal of customization. People who like transparency are going to be happy; those who don’t like it have the option to try these other modes.
This is all made possible by Apple’s increasingly powerful processors, which can render these kinds of effects easily. I suspect anyone with an older Apple device is going to notice things slowing down. Hopefully the option to turn off transparency entirely will live on in the Accessibility settings—those with poor eyesight are going to need it more than ever.
An anonymous reader shares a report: Seagate has announced a new 4TB version of its storage expansion card for the Xbox Series X and S consoles. It’s the first time the company has introduced a new capacity since launching 2TB and 512GB versions of the expansion card in late 2021.
The 4TB card is available starting today through Seagate’s online store and Best Buy for $499.99, but is discounted to $429.99 as part of a limited-time launch promotion. For comparison, the Xbox Series S starts at $379.99, while the Xbox Series X starts at $599.99.
Apple’s WWDC is here and with it comes some of the company’s biggest operational developments — along with confirmation of when you can check them out in beta. This year’s WWDC brings the awaited news of a visual overhaul that is platform-wide, with changes like round icons on the home screen and Control Center.
The company has launched its first major redesign since iOS 7, calling it “our broadest design update ever.” The new uniform design across all devices includes a new material called liquid glass. This translucent design theme shows up across OSes on widgets, icons and even through a new all-clear mode, available alongside the light and dark modes.
Apple has further confirmed the rumors that it’s changing the names of its operating systems. So, instead of getting the iOS 19 this fall, it will be the iOS 26, representing Apple’s system for the year ahead. The same is true for all other devices’ operating systems, like the iPadOS 26, MacOS 26 and so on. However, Apple is sticking with its California-themed names for MacOS, naming the next version Tahoe.
WWDC has revealed a range of iOS 26 updates, including typing indicators for group chats and live translations on iMessage, FaceTime and calls, even if the other person doesn’t have an iPhone.
So, when can you see some of these changes for yourself? All betas are available today through the Apple Developer Program, while a public beta should roll our next month through the Apple Beta Software Program.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/apples-ios-26-betas-are-available-next-month-180213420.html?src=rss
At its Worldwide Developer Conference today, Apple unveiled a new iOS Games App that Apple Senior Director of Marketplace Platforms and Technologies Ann Thai promoted as “a new destination to help you get more out of your games.”
The most relevant new social feature in the app comes in the “Play Together” tab, which provides a quick look at what your friends are playing on iOS. That tab will also integrate a new Challenges feature, which game developers can use to turn single-player games into score-based competitions between friends. These interpersonal Challenges come on top of the standard game leaderboards already common through iOS’s Game Center, allowing for a new way to compete socially.
Other than that, the new Games app seems to consolidate several features that were previously split between Game Center and the App Store. On the Home tab, the Games app will let you see games with new update, time-sensitive in-game events, and recommendations for new games to try. A Library tab will show every iOS game you’ve ever downloaded in a single place, while the Apple Arcade tab shows subscribers what’s available to download. The Games app will work in both portrait and landscape mode and be navigable via controller.
Last week, Zwift launched two summer mini challenges named “Cardio Crusher” and “Heat Check”. Each consists of 5 workouts, and completing them earns you an XP bonus.
Cardio Crusher Workouts
“Get ready to sweat! Cardio Crusher is your ticket to staying fit, fast, and fired up all season. With five targeted workouts built to boost endurance, power, and speed, this challenge keeps your summer training locked in—so you show up stronger for every ride, indoors or out.”
Heat Check Workouts
“Summer’s here—are you ready to bring the heat? Heat Check is all about staying sharp, fast, and race-ready, even when outdoor riding is in full swing. With structured workouts designed to maximize your time and build power, this challenge proves that the smartest riders don’t just ride more—they ride better.”
Joining a Challenge
To sign up for one of these Challenges, just click its card on the home screen under “Challenges”, pick a workout, and go!
Mini challenges are typically available for 3 months.
Challenge Rewards
Your reward for completing all five workouts in one of these challenges? Boosted fitness, of course. B
But you’ll also earn a total of 2000XP as you progress through the 5 workouts.
Tip: do one of these workouts each week on the Route of the Week to earn a 500XP bonus!
YouTube videos may be getting a bit more pernicious soon. Google’s dominant video platform has spent years removing discriminatory and conspiracy content from its platform in accordance with its usage guidelines, but the site is now reportedly adopting a lighter-touch approach to moderation. A higher bar for content removal will allow more potentially inflammatory content to remain up in the “public interest.”
YouTube has previously attracted the ire of conservatives for its removal of QAnon and anti-vaccine content. According to The New York Times, YouTube’s content moderators have been provided with new guidelines and training on how to handle the deluge of provocative content on the platform. The changes urge reviewers to pull back on removing certain videos, a continuation of a trend not just at YouTube, but on numerous platforms that host user-created content.
Beginning late last year, YouTube began informing moderators they should err on the side of caution when removing videos that are in the public interest. That includes user uploads that discuss issues like elections, race, gender, sexuality, abortion, immigration, and censorship. Previously, YouTube’s policy told moderators to remove videos if one-quarter or more of the content violated policies. Now, the exception cutoff has been increased to half. In addition, staff are now told to bring issues to managers if they are uncertain rather than removing the content themselves.
Apple’s annual WWDC event is here, and with it, a new macOS beta, complete with a new name and numbering scheme. There’s a lot that’s new this time around, actually, with Apple adopting a refreshed look across all of its operating systems. But you don’t need to wait to try it out. The latest version of macOS—macOS 26 Tahoe—is actually available now, in the form of a developer beta. Read on to learn how to start poking around with Apple’s latest computer operating system below.
How to install macOS 26 Tahoe
Before you can try out the latest version of macOS, you need to install it. Technically, the full release, and even the public beta, are a ways off yet. But there’s a workaround you can use to get your hands on it today.
Apple usually seeds developers with betas of its latest operating systems after the WWDC keynote, and this year is no different. This didn’t used to mean much for the average user, but now that Apple developer accounts are free, you can get your hands on the developer beta right away.
A word of warning first, though: These betas are early into development, and they could introduce a lot of instability to your computer. Always back up your Mac before installing a beta, especially a developer one, and be prepared for unexpected glitches. To be honest, you’re probably better off waiting for a more stable release, but if you can’t hold yourself back, I understand.
With that in mind, here’s how to install the macOS 26 Tahoe developer beta onto your device right now:
Sign up for Apple’s developer program here. Simply click “Start your enrollment,” log in with your Apple ID (it’ll need two-factor authentication enabled), enter your legal name and address, and wait for approval. You’ll also need to be over 18 (or whatever the legal age of majority is in your region).
Once you’re approved, head to your (backed up!) Mac and navigate to System Settings > General > Software Update. Click the i button next to “Beta updates.”
Choose the developer beta for macOS 26 and click Install. If you don’t see it, ensure you’re logged in with your Apple ID, which you can check toward the top of the left hand column in the System Settings page.
What to expect from macOS 26 Tahoe
Now that you’re on the latest version of macOS, you’re probably asking yourself “now what?” Well, there’s a lot to explore.
First, there’s the new name. Apple usually names new versions of macOS after famous Californian landmarks, and this one is named after Lake Tahoe. Simple enough.
The bigger news is that new number—macOS 26. If you’re confused, good eye. The macOS version before this was actually macOS 15, so what happened to everything in between? Well, Apple’s taking a Windows 95 approach here, and naming all of its new operating systems after the year now. While a bit disorienting, this move does make sense to a degree—it was hard to keep up with the old macOS version numbers unless you were an Apple diehard, but now, you just need to know the year to check if you’re up to date. Still, there is one confusing note—the full version of macOS 26 will likely come this fall, meaning it’ll technically be released in 2025. Go figure.
Speaking of being up to date, the new features: macOS 26 comes with a new look inspired by visionOS, which is supposed to add some translucency to the UI for a glassy appearance. There’s also a new gaming app that’s replacing Game Center, which is cross platform, and on Mac, is supposed to be able to serve as a launcher even for games you downloaded outside of the App Store.
Notes also now has Markdown support, the Journal app is on Mac now, and Messages will now let you run polls in your group chats and can translate messages automatically (rather than requiring a long press first). Notably, the Phone app is also here, so you can call over wifi. Plus, Apple Intelligence has a number of upgrades on the way, including that smarter Siri Apple keeps teasing, although it’s unclear when everything will finally be ready.
Finally, new accessibility features are here. These include a Mac version of Magnifier, plus new features for taking notes in braille, dealing with motion sickness, and customizing the font and size for various bits of text.
macOS 26 Tahoe compatibility
With that, you’re all set to download the latest macOS beta and start poking around. But know that you might need to upgrade your device first, if it’s a bit old. macOS 26 Tahoe is compatible with the following devices:
While certainly not as powerful as one of the many handguns or explosive special weaponry available for the secondary slot, Black Ops 6’s Nail Gun is certainly one of the most interesting. I mean, can you imagine how hard your opponent will rage when they’re cut down in their prime by a torrent of construction nails?!…
The WWDC 2025 keynote gave Apple device owners a peek into what they can expect their iPhones, iPads and Macs to look like later this year. The company focused on design and productivity upgrades to all of its major operating systems this time around, and of course, some new AI features as well. When the latest OSes become available to all this fall, interfaces will look noticeably different than they did before, with a refreshed design language, updated widgets, a few overhauled apps and more. Here’s everything Apple announced at WWDC 2025 this year.
Apple Intelligence
Apple kicked off the keynote by talking about Apple Intelligence, reviewing features that iPhone users already have access. The biggest piece of news this time around is that all apps, including those made by third-party developers, will be able to access Apple Intelligence. That means non-native apps will able to tap into Apple Intelligence to use AI to enhance their own features.
Liquid Glass design and new software names
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As was expected, Apple revealed a new visual design language coming to all of its operating systems dubbed Liquid Glass. It called this new system its “broadest” design update yet, and it features semi-transparent design features like redesigned widgets, notifications and more. Apple is billing it as more dynamic than the previous design language, and it will bring even more consistency across all operating systems including iOS, iPadOS and macOS.
In addition to the new design language, Apple is revamping the names of all of its operating systems. Instead of iOS 19, for example, we’ll have iOS 26 coming out this fall. iPadOS 26, watchOS 26 and others will follow suit, marking the first time Apple has given its software updates year identifiers instead of arbitrary generation numbers.
iOS 26
Upon naming iOS 26 for the first time during the keynote, Apple focused on the visual changes we can expect coming in the redesign. The changes are subtle, but they give iOS a cleaner look and feel, with lots of overlapping elements, rounded corners and more. Apple said the design is inspired by that of visionOS, the operating system that powers Vision Pro headsets. App icons has slightly different looks, and toolbars and text inputs have see-through appearances. But folks will be happy to know that things look largely the same — you shouldn’t have an issue identifying key apps like the Phone app, FaceTime and more.
Phone app
Speaking of the Phone app, it’s getting the biggest redesign since its launch with the original iPhone all those years ago. It puts scrolling front-and-center, allowing you to scroll through key contacts, recent calls and voicemail messages all on one screen. A translucent bar at the bottom of the screen gives you quick access to additional contacts and other options. Hold Assist, a new feature, will mute hold music but keep you on the call until someone picks up on the other line.
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Messages
Messages is getting a few new features as well, including the ability to change the entire message background color for group messages and the ability to take polls among group chat members. New screening features including “unknown senders,” which sequesters those pesky spam messages to a separate space in Messages, so you can keep your most important conversations in the forefront and ignore those that don’t matter.
Elsewhere within Messages are a few sneaky AI features related to Genmoji. In the forthcoming software update, you’ll be able to combine two existing emojis to create an entirely new, custom Genmoji, and you can even use ChatGPT to create Genmoji if you wish. Live translate is coming to Messages as well, automatically translating messages as you type and delivering them to the receiver in their preferred language. Similarly functioning live captions will be available in FaceTime, and Apple Music will get live translation and live pronunciation features to help listeners enjoy music in other languages even more. Call Translation API will be available to other developers to use in their communication apps as well.
Maps and Wallet
Updates coming to Apple Maps include the ability for the app to learn your routine to suggest alternative routes, and “visited places,” which logs cities, landmarks, business and more that you’ve visited, making it easier for you to find places you want to revisit again.
The Wallet app will now support Digital ID, which lets you create a digital ID that’s separate from your driver’s license and passport and can be used to verify your identity in some locations. You’ll also be able to add boarding passes to Wallet when you’re flying.
Games app
iOS 26 will feature a revamped Games app as well. It will feature a Library tab, where you can find all of the games you’ve ever downloaded for iOS, and a dedicated Apple Arcade tab where you can find all of the titles included in that service. Challenges is a new feature will let you play more directly with friends by challenging them to competitions in supported games, and that includes single-player games that can be turned into “competition” games, with built-in developer support.
Visual Intelligence
Visual Intelligence is getting baked into iOS 26’s interface a bit more an a seemingly handy way — by allowing you to visually search for anything that pops up on your iPhone screen. For example, if there’s an image of a jacket you like on your social media feed, you can take a screenshot of your iPhone screen and use the new Visual Intelligence image search feature to search for similar jackets across the web and other apps. You can even highlight certain areas of your screenshot to refine your visual search further.
Developing…
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/wwdc-2025-everything-apple-announced-including-ios-26-liquid-glass-design-and-more-171718030.html?src=rss
So long macOS Sequoia, hello macOS Tahoe 26. Apple‘s next desktop operating system will feature the company’s Liquid Glass UI, but at this point, it doesn’t look like there will be any truly transformative features like last year’s iPhone mirroring. But hey, at least Apple isn’t trying to make us excited about widgets again. Just like the rest of Apple’s new software, Tahoe’s version number has also been updated to reflect the upcoming year — previously, we expected it to be macOS 16. While that may take some getting used to, it’s easier than trying to remember the different version numbers across Apple’s platforms.
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In addition to renaming its core operating systems, today at WWDC Apple announced a major update to visual designs of iOS, iPadOS, macOS and more. Inspired by some of the fancy graphics used in the Vision Pro, this UI overhaul not only features revamped icons and emphasis on translucent elements it also looks to bring a much more unified look to Apple’s flagship software platforms.
Based on a design theme called liquid glass, Apple’s new visual language will bring increased consistency accross the company’s OSes. In iOS, the home screen has been totally revamped with new app icons, including new all-clear options. Wallpapers and the lock screen have been updated to dynamically scale to better accommodate both the subject of things like photos, album art and on-screen text. Many buttons also have a new floating design that makes them easier to see without becoming distractions.
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Some important apps have also gotten individual makeovers such as the Phone app, which now has a floating toolbar alongside fresh features such as Call Screening and Hold Assist similar to what we’ve seen from Google’s Pixel handsets.
Meanwhile, the Camera app’s interface has been significantly simplified with the ability to quickly swipe between photo and video modes. There’s also a dedicated tab for your library and improved organization for other categories like albums.
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Similar UI updates are also heading to CarPlay, which is getting a matching visual refresh featuring an revamped home screen, new widgets for things like Live Activities and translucent design elements.
This story is still developing…
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/apples-new-liquid-glass-design-is-its-biggest-visual-update-in-years-172158766.html?src=rss
Apple is rolling out a new, dedicated gaming app, called Games, that will come pre-installed on Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple TV devices. It’s basically a spit-shined, updated version of Game Center, a service that Apple has let languish since its rollout roughly 15 years ago. The new app will behave more like a modern gaming hub, a la Xbox or GOG Galaxy. It’ll include a space for leaderboards, matchmaking, recommendations and launching games — plus a direct pipeline to Apple Arcade, of course. You can see what your friends are playing and challenge them to specific feats in certain games. The library tab will include every game you’ve ever downloaded from the App Store, allowing you to booth them up right there.
Apple’s gaming push in recent years includes mobile and Mac support for AAA experiences like Resident Evil Village, the Resident Evil 2 and 4 remakes, Death Stranding and Assassin’s Creed Mirage. At Summer Game Fest 2025 over the weekend, IO Interactive announced that its Hitman trilogy, Hitman World of Assassination, is heading to iPhone, iPad and Mac this summer.
At WWDC today, Apple unveiled iOS 26, its next iPhone operating system (OS), which is centered on Apple’s new Liquid Glass design for its software platform.
Available across Apple’s other operating systems, like macOS, Liquid Glass aims to make the software look and operate as if it has glass edges. You can see this approach throughout iOS 26 in things like the app icons’ appearance, which includes softer edges and the option to be translucent.
Apple had a lot to say about iOS 26 at WWDC 2025. Translation will be a hallmark of the new Apple Intelligence features coming to the iPhone operating system next year. During this year’s annual showcase at Cupertino, the team revealed that it is adding live translation of calls and texts, with integration into the Messages, Phone and FaceTime apps.
The translations are spoken aloud and also appear written out in the original language. Leslie Ikemoto noted that live translations will also be available even when communicating with a non-Apple smartphone.
Apple added some translation features to Siri all the way back in iOS 11, then launched its own dedicated Translate app as part of iOS 14. Those capabilities will now be more thoroughly baked into the iPhones’ operating system as part of the Apple Intelligence suite.
This story is developing, please refresh for updates.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/apple-introduces-ai-powered-live-translation-tools-at-wwdc-2025-173605234.html?src=rss
Because the internet, just like an unruly 3-year old, refuses to sleep when it should, this is a video from the Bell Bros of Sesame Street’s Big Bird (plus Count von Count) edited into Alfred Hitchcock’s 1963 avian horror film The Birds. The whole thing is set to Outkast’s 2000 banger “B.O.B” (which Big Bird appears to sing), so it sort of serves as a music video for the song as well. Of all the things I didn’t expect to see on the internet today, this is one of them. There are a million more, but this was definitely one. I should have known better.
