Google I/O 2025
1. Veo3 – The next leap in AI video generation
Our CTO, Joe Reda, said Google’s Veo3 was the “biggest OMG moment” from I/O 2025. The latest update to Google’s generative AI video tool can create video content from text descriptions. If that sounds familiar to OpenAI’s Sora, you need to see it to believe it.
Unlike previous video-generative AI tools, which were limited to basic animations or required extensive post-processing, Veo3 instantly delivers fully realized, cinematic-quality videos. This eliminates the need for complex setups and specialized equipment, making it ideal for rapid prototyping and iterative design processes. Designers now have an incredibly powerful way to quickly visualize creative concepts, enabling better collaboration and significantly faster design cycles.
2. AI-Powered Code – Meet your new coding sidekick
Google’s coding AI, especially the tool Jules, has gotten much smarter. Jules doesn’t just suggest snippets; it writes, tests, and even debugs code on its own. For developers, this means spending less time fixing errors and more time solving interesting problems. It’s like having a coding assistant who handles the repetitive tasks, allowing you to stay in the creative zone.
3. Material 3 Expressive – New UI tools (with a learning curve)
Material 3 Expressive offers developers and designers exciting new customization features. Think richer colours, smoother animations, and more playful, dynamic interactions. That said, these powerful new capabilities might mean rethinking some of your existing design patterns.
Apple WWDC 2025
4. iPadOS Grows Up – MacBook energy, tablet form
Apple has significantly upgraded iPadOS, making it feel much more like a MacBook. Key features include resizable and overlapping windows, powerful multitasking capabilities, and improved file management. Developers can now build apps that offer desktop-level functionality on iPads, allowing users to seamlessly transition their workflows from laptops to tablets.
With these enhancements, iPadOS finally earns its spot as a serious productivity tool.
5. Liquid Glass UI – Pretty, but not without its issues
Apple's Liquid Glass UI brings a translucent, frosted-glass aesthetic reminiscent of Windows Vista’s Aero Glass. It looks attractive and adds depth to interactions, but some designers are raising eyebrows about readability issues, particularly with contrast and accessibility. Apple has included a "Reduce Transparency" option in accessibility settings, but designers and developers might need to carefully balance visual appeal and usability.
The Liquid Glass UI looks great, but be prepared to thoroughly test and tweak it for accessibility and readability.
6. Xcode’s AI Boost – Less grind, more great code
Xcode now includes AI-driven features that help developers write better code faster. Enhanced code completion, powered by machine learning, provides smarter, context-aware suggestions. Debugging also becomes quicker and simpler with AI-based issue detection and real-time problem-solving guidance. Additionally, inline documentation improvements mean developers can quickly understand complex functions without leaving the coding environment. These advancements significantly streamline the development workflow, reducing frustration and increasing overall productivity.
AI won’t replace your dev team, but it’s definitely going to speed them up.
Whether you’re prototyping with AI-generated video or updating your app for iPadOS 26, this year’s announcements are a reminder of how fast the tools we rely on are evolving. We’ll be digging into these updates more in the coming weeks. Follow along as we test, build, and share what we learn.
