Apple’s WWDC just dropped a lot of new features—but did they miss the forest for the trees? In this episode, we dive into what was announced, what’s still missing, and where Apple’s headed when it comes to automation, personalised AI, and layered UI. From the unrealised promise of natural language Shortcuts to the potential of a true AI-powered workout coach, this Brainstream breaks it down.

TL;DR:
Shortcuts still aren't natural language, WatchOS introduces a coach concept, but it's far from personal, and Apple's layering between basic and complex apps still needs an overhaul.

👉 Listen to this Brainstream and discover what Apple could do next if they really embraced personalisation and agentic AI.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Missed Stage Manager and Shortcut frustration
00:29 Siri Shortcut limitations & missed opportunities
01:20 Why natural language Shortcuts matter
02:09 The case for agentic Siri + LLM sidebar
03:10 WatchOS hands-free navigation
03:38 Smart layering between notes and pages
04:13 Workout Buddy: potential vs reality
05:14 Personalised coaching dream with AI
06:08 Tabata playlists, real-time motivation, and coaching tone
08:00 What could make the “Workout Buddy” truly smart
09:11 Beyond metrics: building a real AI coach