iOS 27 design changes, AirPods with cameras, Apple education store changes

Benjamin and Chance discuss changes to the Apple education store, the cool new Apple Developer icon, rumors about some design changes for iOS 27 and macOS 27, and whether we can think of anything compelling AirPods with cameras could be used for. 

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Links

• Apple Developer app gains Liquid Glass design and WWDC 2026 iMessage stickers
• Apple now requires verification for Education Store, adds Apple Watch with discounts
• iOS 26.5 adds end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging, rolling out now
• iOS 26.5 now available: Here are all the new iPhone features
• Apple hits milestone in development of AirPods with cameras: report
• Report: macOS 27 to feature UI tweaks to address some Tahoe design complaints
• Apple Plans Customizable iPhone Camera App, Siri Overhaul: iOS 27 – Bloomberg
• iOS 27’s upgraded Camera app will be ‘fully customizable,’ per report
• iOS 27 to make key design changes to ‘streamline’ Liquid Glass: report
• iOS 27’s ‘completely rebuilt’ Siri will include a new system-wide search gesture: report
• Gemini Intelligence brings gen UI, Gboard ‘Rambler’ to Android
• Gemini Intelligence brings proactive AI to Android