WWDC26 Keynote Ditches Per-OS Format for Streamlined Presentation
By
Stephen Hackett
Good intentions, undercooked execution. The bake is missing.
Summary
The article discusses how Apple's WWDC keynote has changed its format. Instead of going through each operating system separately (iOS, iPadOS, macOS), Apple broke down the keynote differently this year, likely grouping features by theme or function rather than by platform. The author expresses relief and approval at this change, noting that cross-platform features had made the old format redundant and repetitive.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledI have been hoping for a change for years, and this year, I got it.
After the customary naming of macOS, Apple broke its keynote down into just
For years, Apple has gone through each of its operating systems, highlighting features it was bringing to each one.
That had broken down over time as more and more features were cross-platform.
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