3 Disappointments from Monday’s WWDC25 Keynote
Just like every year, Apple officially announced all of its new software updates during this week's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote. While most of the announcements were great, there were still a few things that some people didn't like.
Of course, it's impossible to please everyone, but this year, Apple may have missed the mark in some areas. We're not just talking about users; Apple's stock also started to drop in value after Monday's presentation.
Some disliked what Apple announced, while others didn't like what Apple didn't talk about. Either way, there were a handful of things that left users displeased. Whatever the reasons, read on for three areas that left folks feeling disappointed after the big event wrapped up.
What Happened to Apple Intelligence?
Last year, Apple spent almost a third of its WWDC 2024 Keynote talking about its own take on artificial intelligence. It was supposed to be a big leap forward that, as we now know, didn't quite work out the way it promised.
Not only was Apple Intelligence pretty underwhelming at launch, but it hasn't seen many improvements yet. Not to mention that Apple hasn't even delivered on some of the things that it showed during last year's presentation.
Because of that huge letdown, some users expected Apple to show something related to Apple Intelligence — or at least address the AI elephant in the room.
Unfortunately, that didn't happen. Instead, Apple decided to focus on other features and hope that we would just forget about AI.
Of course, there were some Apple Intelligence features that made the cut, like live translation. However, features like Siri's personalized settings were missing. Apple's software chief, Craig Federighi, repeated what we already knew — Apple needed more time to get it ready — and we only received a more detailed update after the presentation had concluded.
Not Everyone's a Fan of Liquid Glass
After years of waiting, Apple finally decided to bring a new design to all its devices. Now, they'll look and feel pretty much the same, and they'll all rock a new transparent glass-like design.
While some people love the new design and how the new Liquid Glass looks, others hate it. For starters, people are complaining that this isn't innovation. In fact, Windows Vista had a glass-like design years ago.
Additionally, users who have downloaded the developer beta are unhappy with Liquid Glass because it's completely transparent, and in some cases — such as with the Control Center — it allows you to see what is behind the screen you're looking at.
To be fair, the Liquid Glass design is still in beta, and we're sure that Apple will improve it by the time the new iPhone is released. Still, some people don't like that Apple did this and made it look like it was innovative.
The Full Apple Vision Pro Experience Will Cost Even More
Apple also revealed the new visionOS 26 software update, which will be available on the Apple Vision Pro later this year.
While most of the changes are fine, there is one particularly discouraging thing: The Apple Vision Pro now supports two new accessories.
First, you can now connect Sony's PlayStation VR2 Sense Controller, so you can play different kinds of games. Additionally, the Logitech Muse is also supported, which is a stylus that allows you to draw and work accurately in your digital world.
While these accessories are great, that just means that if you want the full experience, you'll need to pay some extra money. We don't know exactly how much the Logitech Muse is going to cost, but we doubt it'll be cheap.
Additionally, the PS VR2 Sense Controller costs an extra $70 just to get the chance to play new games. And that is if third-party developers decide to do something for the Apple Vision Pro.
Both of these accessories won't be necessary for most users. For starters, if you wanted an Apple Vision Pro to play games, you would've been better off getting the PS5 and Sony's VR headset. You could have even bought a bunch of games, and it would've still been cheaper than the Apple Vision Pro.
The same goes for the Logitech Muse. The functionality that the stylus will give you should be achievable with your own hands. Not only that but there aren't many people collaborating with other Vision Pro users.
Still, we'll have to wait and see if this strategy from Apple actually pays off in the long run.
What Else Did You Dislike?
Oftentimes, Apple's keynotes are a hit or miss. They either show us the best tech we've ever since, or they disappoint us completely. This year's WWDC, however, was a bit different, and it has many users divided.
On the one hand, there are many things that people don't like. On the other, many users loved Apple's changes and can't wait to try them out.
Whether you like them or not, these changes are here to stay. Let's hope Apple still addresses some of the complaints users have made around the web in the near future.