<p>Bobby and Jon are back with a pre-WWDC catch-up recorded the day before Apple’s 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference.</p><br><p>The episode begins with Bobby calling Jon from his new iPhone Air, having just switched away from the iPhone 17 Pro Max. That leads into a wider conversation about why “less is more” might be exactly what Apple needs right now, whether the iPhone Air is the perfect antidote to oversized phones and why the Apple ecosystem has started to feel more complicated than it used to.</p><br><p>From there, Bobby and Jon preview WWDC26, looking at what Apple may announce across iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, Vision OS, Siri and Apple Intelligence. They discuss whether Siri can finally become genuinely useful, whether Apple’s cautious approach to AI is actually a strength and why the company needs to balance intelligence, privacy, safety and simplicity.</p><br><p>The conversation also takes a more serious turn into AI trust, generative AI, chatbot dependency, Silicon Valley’s disconnect from the real world and the dangers of releasing powerful technology before it’s properly ready.</p><br><p>Then the episode swerves into motoring, with Bobby and Jon debating the new Ferrari Luce, its controversial design, whether it really feels like a Ferrari and whether Jony Ive’s involvement makes the whole thing more interesting. Jon also confirms he has ordered the Kia EV3 and gives an update on the long-running Nissan saga.</p><br><p>Also covered: Apple TV, CarPlay, Vision Pro, Apple Watch Ultra, AirPods, proper cameras, camping gear and why watching an Apple keynote with a beer and Notes app open is apparently a perfectly normal hobby.</p><br><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><br><p>00:00 - WWDC begins tomorrow</p><p>00:09 - Bobby calls from the new iPhone Air</p><p>00:57 - Less is more and what Apple needs now</p><p>01:33 - Moving away from the iPhone 17 Pro Max</p><p>02:36 - Amazon discounts and the iPhone Air deal</p><p>03:55 - Apple Watch battery life without iPhone</p><p>05:27 - Why WWDC is really for developers</p><p>05:55 - Smart home, smart glasses and foldable iPhone hints</p><p>06:39 - Why the iPhone Air finally makes sense</p><p>08:03 - Phone cameras versus proper cameras</p><p>09:08 - Jony Ive, design magic and lightness</p><p>10:11 - Tailoring, comfort and the feeling of not feeling something</p><p>11:13 - iPhone Air size, screen and titanium body</p><p>13:21 - Bobby’s upcoming iPhone Air review plan</p><p>14:21 - Has the Apple ecosystem become too complicated?</p><p>15:48 - tvOS and the next Apple TV</p><p>17:42 - Siri, Apple Intelligence and make-or-break WWDC</p><p>18:14 - What a standalone Siri app could become</p><p>19:10 - ChatGPT, Gemini and third-party AI integration</p><p>20:04 - AI fatigue and young people pushing back</p><p>21:43 - Silicon Valley, AI CEOs and real-world disconnect</p><p>22:17 - AI chatbots, dependency and safety concerns</p><p>25:14 - Is Apple cautious rather than behind?</p><p>28:32 - Moving back to WWDC predictions</p><p>29:04 - What should the new Siri actually do?</p><p>31:23 - CarPlay, driving and putting your phone in the boot</p><p>33:02 - Siri on Apple Watch and voice-first usefulness</p><p>34:08 - Ferrari Luce discussion begins</p><p>35:02 - Is the Ferrari Luce really an SUV?</p><p>36:08 - Does it actually feel like a Ferrari?</p><p>36:33 - Jon orders the Kia EV3</p><p>37:52 - Would Jon buy the Luce after winning the lottery?</p><p>39:35 - Collectibility, rarity and future value</p><p>43:24 - Why Jon chose the Kia EV3</p><p>45:33 - Nissan admits it can’t fix Jon’s car</p><p>48:03 - Watching the WWDC keynote</p><p>49:32 - Vision OS and immersive content</p><p>50:25 - Project Hail Mary on Vision Pro</p><p>51:01 - Final WWDC thoughts and September expectations</p><p>53:02 - iPhone Air battery update and closing thoughts</p><br><p>Apple, WWDC26, iPhone Air, Siri, Apple Intelligence, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, Vision Pro, Apple TV, ChatGPT, Gemini, AI safety, Ferrari Luce, Jony Ive, Kia EV3, electric cars, Nissan, Tailoring Talk Magazine, Roberto Revilla, Jon Evans</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Tailoring Talk Magazine

Roberto Revilla, Jon Evans, Alex Hansford

WWDC26 Preview: iPhone Air, Siri, AI and Ferrari Luce

JUN 7, 202653 MIN
The Tailoring Talk Magazine

WWDC26 Preview: iPhone Air, Siri, AI and Ferrari Luce

JUN 7, 202653 MIN

Description

<p>Bobby and Jon are back with a pre-WWDC catch-up recorded the day before Apple’s 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference.</p><br><p>The episode begins with Bobby calling Jon from his new iPhone Air, having just switched away from the iPhone 17 Pro Max. That leads into a wider conversation about why “less is more” might be exactly what Apple needs right now, whether the iPhone Air is the perfect antidote to oversized phones and why the Apple ecosystem has started to feel more complicated than it used to.</p><br><p>From there, Bobby and Jon preview WWDC26, looking at what Apple may announce across iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, Vision OS, Siri and Apple Intelligence. They discuss whether Siri can finally become genuinely useful, whether Apple’s cautious approach to AI is actually a strength and why the company needs to balance intelligence, privacy, safety and simplicity.</p><br><p>The conversation also takes a more serious turn into AI trust, generative AI, chatbot dependency, Silicon Valley’s disconnect from the real world and the dangers of releasing powerful technology before it’s properly ready.</p><br><p>Then the episode swerves into motoring, with Bobby and Jon debating the new Ferrari Luce, its controversial design, whether it really feels like a Ferrari and whether Jony Ive’s involvement makes the whole thing more interesting. Jon also confirms he has ordered the Kia EV3 and gives an update on the long-running Nissan saga.</p><br><p>Also covered: Apple TV, CarPlay, Vision Pro, Apple Watch Ultra, AirPods, proper cameras, camping gear and why watching an Apple keynote with a beer and Notes app open is apparently a perfectly normal hobby.</p><br><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><br><p>00:00 - WWDC begins tomorrow</p><p>00:09 - Bobby calls from the new iPhone Air</p><p>00:57 - Less is more and what Apple needs now</p><p>01:33 - Moving away from the iPhone 17 Pro Max</p><p>02:36 - Amazon discounts and the iPhone Air deal</p><p>03:55 - Apple Watch battery life without iPhone</p><p>05:27 - Why WWDC is really for developers</p><p>05:55 - Smart home, smart glasses and foldable iPhone hints</p><p>06:39 - Why the iPhone Air finally makes sense</p><p>08:03 - Phone cameras versus proper cameras</p><p>09:08 - Jony Ive, design magic and lightness</p><p>10:11 - Tailoring, comfort and the feeling of not feeling something</p><p>11:13 - iPhone Air size, screen and titanium body</p><p>13:21 - Bobby’s upcoming iPhone Air review plan</p><p>14:21 - Has the Apple ecosystem become too complicated?</p><p>15:48 - tvOS and the next Apple TV</p><p>17:42 - Siri, Apple Intelligence and make-or-break WWDC</p><p>18:14 - What a standalone Siri app could become</p><p>19:10 - ChatGPT, Gemini and third-party AI integration</p><p>20:04 - AI fatigue and young people pushing back</p><p>21:43 - Silicon Valley, AI CEOs and real-world disconnect</p><p>22:17 - AI chatbots, dependency and safety concerns</p><p>25:14 - Is Apple cautious rather than behind?</p><p>28:32 - Moving back to WWDC predictions</p><p>29:04 - What should the new Siri actually do?</p><p>31:23 - CarPlay, driving and putting your phone in the boot</p><p>33:02 - Siri on Apple Watch and voice-first usefulness</p><p>34:08 - Ferrari Luce discussion begins</p><p>35:02 - Is the Ferrari Luce really an SUV?</p><p>36:08 - Does it actually feel like a Ferrari?</p><p>36:33 - Jon orders the Kia EV3</p><p>37:52 - Would Jon buy the Luce after winning the lottery?</p><p>39:35 - Collectibility, rarity and future value</p><p>43:24 - Why Jon chose the Kia EV3</p><p>45:33 - Nissan admits it can’t fix Jon’s car</p><p>48:03 - Watching the WWDC keynote</p><p>49:32 - Vision OS and immersive content</p><p>50:25 - Project Hail Mary on Vision Pro</p><p>51:01 - Final WWDC thoughts and September expectations</p><p>53:02 - iPhone Air battery update and closing thoughts</p><br><p>Apple, WWDC26, iPhone Air, Siri, Apple Intelligence, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, Vision Pro, Apple TV, ChatGPT, Gemini, AI safety, Ferrari Luce, Jony Ive, Kia EV3, electric cars, Nissan, Tailoring Talk Magazine, Roberto Revilla, Jon Evans</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>