Macworld Podcast: New Siri AI and WWDC26 keynote impressions

Apple's WWDC26 keynote unveiled new AI features for Siri and the upcoming xOS 27 software, which were discussed in the latest Macworld Podcast episode. Hosts Michael Simon, Jason Cross, and Roman Loyola analyzed the announcements, including user reactions praising the ability to change Siri's voice and criticizing the AI's perceived lack of utility for advanced users. The episode also highlighted concerns about AI-generated photo manipulation and the environmental impact of data centers powering such technology.

The WWDC26 keynote was filled with AI. What do we think about the new features in the xOS 27 software? That’s in this episode of the Macworld Podcast. This is episode 987 with Michael Simon https://www.macworld.com/author/Michael-Simon/ , Jason Cross https://www.macworld.com/author/Jason-Cross/ , and Roman Loyola https://www.macworld.com/author/Roman-Loyola/ . Click on the links below for more info on what was discussed on the show. Way better than alexas new trash ai voice Fajitobonito via TikTok The best thing is the ability to ditch the American voice Altruistic-Viking via YouTube My main take out was Siri for really lazy fuckers who have no idea – hey ask Siri AI Literally no features that benefit someone who is not a moron. And then I saw that no photo is ever going to be true again–siri AI thank you. why give a shit And for this the world burns – one, yes, one data centre for Anthropic they are tryin to pitch is the equivalent of all households in Australia’s energy draw. Hope that finds you perfetct false angle on your photo. Canuting all the way Dom L. via email You can subscribe to the Macworld Podcast—or leave us a review — right here in the Podcasts app https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id563933198 . The Macworld Podcast is also available on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3uyZkE4tjbwNNrJCLsBUAM?si=OdOljEAYQvC ewEsMfKzXA and on the Macworld Podcast YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@MacworldPodcast . Or you can point your favorite podcast-savvy RSS reader at: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/macworld To find previous episodes, visit Macworld’s podcast page https://www.macworld.com/opinion/podcast or our home on MegaPhone https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/macworld . Apple