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EPISODE · Jun 14, 2025 · 9 MIN

[BS] Siri’s Still Stuck, But the Future Needn't

from The Eighth · host Avraham Raskin

Apple’s WWDC didn’t just show off a new iOS—it hinted at an entirely new direction for how we’ll interact with our devices. From foundation models and voice transcription to a potential LayerOS-style rethink of app flow, this Brainstream dives deep into what’s here, what’s missing, and where Apple could go next.I reflect on past predictions, critique what Apple got right and wrong, and imagine a more fluid, AI-native interface that understands your workflows natively.TL;DR: Apple’s AI features are evolving, but the future is LayerOS—modular, intelligent, and seamless.Listen to Layer[1] on Website, Spotify, YouTube, Apple PodcastsTimestamps:00:00 – Revisiting last year’s predictions00:34 – Voice transcription still lacks accuracy01:46 – Natural language shortcut building is still a dream02:56 – LayerOS-style unified app flows03:22 – Apple Silicon, Metal, and gaming push04:00 – Foundation model access and the “small model” future05:36 – Shortcuts, node-based automation, and infinite canvases08:55 – AI-enhanced routing and live translation09:36 – On-device transcription and APIs

Apple’s WWDC didn’t just show off a new iOS—it hinted at an entirely new direction for how we’ll interact with our devices. From foundation models and voice transcription to a potential LayerOS-style rethink of app flow, this Brainstream dives deep into what’s here, what’s missing, and where Apple could go next.I reflect on past predictions, critique what Apple got right and wrong, and imagine a more fluid, AI-native interface that understands your workflows natively.TL;DR: Apple’s AI features are evolving, but the future is LayerOS—modular, intelligent, and seamless.Listen to Layer[1] on Website, Spotify, YouTube, Apple PodcastsTimestamps:00:00 – Revisiting last year’s predictions00:34 – Voice transcription still lacks accuracy01:46 – Natural language shortcut building is still a dream02:56 – LayerOS-style unified app flows03:22 – Apple Silicon, Metal, and gaming push04:00 – Foundation model access and the “small model” future05:36 – Shortcuts, node-based automation, and infinite canvases08:55 – AI-enhanced routing and live translation09:36 – On-device transcription and APIs

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