A teenager's honest take on iOS 27's AI features at WWDC 2026
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Tyler Hayes
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Summary
A personal perspective piece where the author watches Apple's WWDC 2026 keynote with his 15-year-old son to gauge genuine teenage reactions to iOS 27's AI features. The article contrasts the son's underwhelmed response to last year's Liquid Glass redesign with his more engaged reactions to specific iOS 27 features, particularly a practical Apple Intelligence perk. It also teases what the author's wife wants to try, framing the analysis around generational and practical appeal of Apple's latest announcements.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledLast year, he was underwhelmed and indifferent to the Liquid Glass redesign.
I knew he wouldn't hold back on Siri's revamp.
The marketing speak was dialed up to 11 at WWDC, but a few Apple announcements caught my teen's attention.
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