Apple's WWDC 2025 showcased numerous operating system updates, integrating features previously offered by third-party apps, a practice known as "Sherlocking." New Spotlight search capabilities mirror Raycast's functionality, while iOS 26's Wallet update integrates flight tracking (similar to Flighty), and Xcode now defaults to ChatGPT for AI assistance, impacting Alex for Xcode. Other Sherlocked features include local podcast recording (similar to Riverside), Apple Watch Notes, call screening (like Robokiller and Truecaller), and package tracking. While this impacts some smaller apps, developers often find that Apple's integration increases awareness, leading to continued success with enhanced third-party offerings.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.