This week’s Friday 5 dives into everything that’s unfolded in the aftermath of WWDC 2025 — from the latest Apple Intelligence updates to new hardware hints hidden in iOS 26

This week’s Friday 5 dives into everything that’s unfolded in the aftermath of WWDC 2025 — from the latest Apple Intelligence updates to new hardware hints hidden in iOS 26 beta. We also break down Apple’s Back to School promo, give iPadOS 26 its well-earned flowers, and talk about what’s next for Apple’s smart home ecosystem.

$299 iPad A16: https://amzn.to/4jQxbBY
Logitech Combo Touch: https://amzn.to/404YjWT
EIP Pencil Pro: https://amzn.to/404YjWT

📦 Other tech I like:
The $2 Airtag: https://9to5toys.com/2024/11/25/heres-how-to-get-an-airtag-for-just-2/
iMac mini m4: https://amzn.to/3B5Kleg ($529, Normally $599)
M2 MacBook Air: https://amzn.to/3VcDlTq ($749, normally $999)
M3 Macbook Air: https://amzn.to/3ZcWrtX ($844, normally $1099)
M4 MacBook Pro 14: https://amzn.to/3B1CjD6 ($1749, Normally $1999)
iPad 10th Gen: https://amzn.to/49bKkC6 ($259, Normally $349)
iPad mini 7th Gen: https://amzn.to/3ZrPVkd ( $459, Normallly $499)
iPad Air 11: https://amzn.to/415W6vP ($499, $599)
Apple Pencil:
Apple Watch SE: https://amzn.to/4idQDJc ($149, Normally $249)
Series 10: https://amzn.to/3CQ3ZLM ($359, Normally $429)
AW Ultra Ocean: https://amzn.to/3ZqPbvM ($719, Normally $800)
AirPods Pro: https://amzn.to/4i7na3H ($153, Normally $249)
AirTags: https://amzn.to/3Z9RpP0 ($72, Normally $99)

📌 Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: The WWDC aftermath
00:50 – Apple Intelligence (AI + chip development)
02:10 – Smarter Siri delayed to 2026
04:10 – Apple’s Back-to-School Promo: Free AirPods & Pencil
05:25 – iOS 26 code hints at new HomePad hub
06:45 – iPadOS 26: Why it finally feels “grown up”
07:41 – iPadOS vs macOS: Who should use what?
08:06 – Outro + What’s coming in Beta 2

#iPadOS26 #iPad11thGen #BudgetiPad #Apple


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