Apple announced that John Giannandrea, the company's AI chief since 2018, is stepping down and will serve as an adviser through the spring. He will be succeeded by Amar Subramanya, a veteran who spent 16 years at Google before leading engineering for the Gemini Assistant at Microsoft. The leadership change comes as Apple Intelligence has faced a series of setbacks, including missteps with Siri and inaccurate news summaries. Subramanya’s deep experience with rival platforms is expected to help Apple address its AI challenges and accelerate development of on‑device AI services. Leia mais →

Apple announced that its head of artificial intelligence, John Giannandrea, will leave his role, with Amar Subramanya set to take over as vice president of AI. The change comes as Apple faces setbacks with its Siri voice assistant, which has been delayed and reportedly caused confidence concerns among senior leadership. Giannandrea will remain as an advisor before retiring, while Subramanya, a former Google veteran, will oversee AI models, research, and safety, reporting to software chief Craig Federighi. Leia mais →

Omni Group is integrating generative AI into its OmniFocus task‑management app in a discreet, offline‑first manner. Leveraging Apple’s Foundation large‑language model, the new AI features are offered through optional automations that users can install and run without intrusive UI prompts. Early automations like “Help Me Plan” and “Clipboard Events” demonstrate how AI can break tasks into subtasks or turn clipboard text into actionable items, all while keeping data private and under the user’s control. Leia mais →

Apple Intelligence, now available on the latest iPhone models and Macs, adds a suite of AI‑driven tools that subtly improve daily use. Features such as Prioritize Notifications, automatic Summaries for messages and web pages, an upgraded Siri interface with ChatGPT fallback, Tap‑to‑Siri, a Reduce Interruptions Focus mode, and the Clean Up tool in Photos demonstrate how the company is embedding intelligence into core experiences while keeping the software in beta. Leia mais →

Apple is close to finalizing a multi‑year agreement with Google that would let the tech giant’s Gemini model power key functions of Siri. The deal, reported to be worth roughly $1 billion per year, is intended to address shortcomings in Apple’s own Apple Intelligence initiative, which has been criticized for limited capabilities. Internally, the project is dubbed “Glenwood,” while the new Siri version carries the codename “Linwood” and is slated for inclusion in an upcoming iOS release. Apple plans to blend Gemini’s capabilities with its private‑cloud infrastructure to preserve user privacy. Leia mais →

Apple is reportedly close to finalizing a partnership with Google that would see the iPhone maker pay roughly $1 billion annually for a customized version of Google’s Gemini AI model. The deal would power a major revamp of Siri, using a model with 1.2 trillion parameters—far exceeding Apple’s current 150 billion‑parameter cloud‑based Apple Intelligence. Apple, which traditionally relies on its own technology, evaluated models from Google, OpenAI and Anthropic before choosing Google as a temporary solution until its own AI capabilities catch up. The upgraded Siri is slated for a launch next spring, though timelines could shift. Leia mais →

Apple is set to enhance Siri by integrating a custom version of Google’s Gemini AI model. The partnership involves Apple paying Google around $1 billion each year for access to the technology, which will run on Apple’s Private Cloud Compute infrastructure. While Gemini will handle many new capabilities, Apple will continue to use its own models for certain Siri functions. The move follows a period of delayed AI feature rollouts and earlier consideration of OpenAI and Anthropic solutions. CEO Tim Cook announced the updated Siri is expected next spring, with openness to further third‑party AI integrations. Leia mais →

Apple is reportedly planning a significant AI overhaul for Siri by partnering with Google’s Gemini model. Insider Mark Gurman says Apple will pay Google to create a custom Gemini‑based model that runs on Apple’s private cloud, offering features such as AI‑powered web search and deeper integration with Apple apps. The move follows an internal bake‑off between Anthropic and Google, with Apple choosing Gemini for financial and strategic reasons. If true, the upgrade could bring a more capable voice assistant to iPhone users, aligning Siri with the capabilities seen in Android’s top AI assistants. Leia mais →

OpenAI has purchased the Sky app, a yet‑unreleased Mac utility that integrates artificial intelligence directly into the operating system. The acquisition aims to embed ChatGPT at the core of Mac workflows, offering capabilities that go beyond Siri’s current functions. OpenAI executives highlighted the vision of an AI that not only answers prompts but actively helps users complete tasks, while industry observers note the move could reshape how users interact with their desktops. Leia mais →

OpenAI announced it has acquired Software Applications, Inc., the developer of Sky—a desktop AI assistant for Mac that can see the screen and act within apps. The purchase brings together OpenAI's large language models with a product designed to work alongside users throughout their day, from writing to coding. Sky’s founders, Ari Weinstein and Conrad Kramer, previously sold Workflow to Apple, where it became Shortcuts, while co‑founder Kim Beverett spent a decade at Apple on Safari and other core services. The deal, led by OpenAI executives Nick Turley and Fidji Simo, adds a new layer to Apple’s emerging AI ecosystem, which includes Apple Intelligence and a partnership that routes Siri queries to ChatGPT. Leia mais →

Apple Intelligence, now powered by the new M5 processor, is quietly adding practical AI tools to iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. Features such as Prioritize Notifications, automatic Summaries for messages and emails, a refreshed Siri experience with silent activation and ChatGPT integration, a Reduce Interruptions Focus mode, and an AI‑enhanced Clean Up tool in Photos are already available on compatible models. While still in beta, these capabilities aim to streamline daily tasks and reduce distractions, showing how Apple is embedding artificial intelligence into its ecosystem. Leia mais →

Apple Intelligence-powered iPhones such as the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16 lineup, and iPhone 17 lineup can now surface important alerts through Priority Notifications. Introduced with iOS 18.4, the feature places selected app notifications in a dedicated section on the lock screen, keeping them visible above routine updates. Users activate it via Settings > Notifications > Prioritize Notifications and choose which apps receive priority status. While the feature highlights key messages, users can still swipe up to view the full notification list. Priority Notifications currently work only on Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone models. Leia mais →

Apple Intelligence now runs on the latest iPhone 17 family as well as earlier models like the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 series. The AI suite adds tools such as Prioritize Notifications, automatic Summaries for messages and web pages, an updated Siri experience with silent activation, a Reduce Interruptions Focus mode, and a Clean Up feature in Photos that removes unwanted items. These capabilities aim to make daily tasks smoother and reduce distractions for iPhone users. Leia mais →

Apple is quietly testing a new internal chatbot named Veritas, designed to accelerate development and feedback for the next generation of Siri. Employees use the tool to ask questions, engage in back‑and‑forth dialogue, and revisit prior exchanges, mirroring the experience of consumer‑facing chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini. While Apple has not announced plans to release Veritas publicly, the company appears focused on refining Siri’s capabilities amid repeated delays and a lukewarm reception to its recent Apple Intelligence rollout. Analysts note that Apple may still lean on Google’s Gemini for broader AI‑powered search functions. Leia mais →

Apple has created an internal application, dubbed Veritas, that mirrors ChatGPT to evaluate upcoming Siri capabilities. The tool lets employees search personal data on devices and perform actions in apps, providing a rapid feedback loop on the value of a chatbot interface. Bloomberg reports the effort reflects a more advanced stage for Apple’s promised Siri upgrade, originally announced at WWDC 2024, and signals the company’s continued exploration of both its own AI models and potential third‑party partnerships for future releases. Leia mais →

New code uncovered in the latest iOS 26 beta suggests Apple could expand its Image Playground app to include third‑party AI image generators beyond ChatGPT. The code hints at provider identifiers and estimated latency, indicating potential integration of tools such as Google’s Nano Banana. Industry analysts, including Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, have previously reported that Apple may bring external AI services into its ecosystem. If realized, the upgrade would broaden the capabilities of Apple Intelligence and give users native access to a wider range of image‑generation models on compatible iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. Leia mais →

Apple is reportedly preparing to launch an AI‑driven search service, dubbed “World Knowledge Answers,” that will be built into an upgraded Siri experience. Sources say the company has reached a formal agreement to evaluate a Google‑developed AI model, possibly the Gemini model, to power the new feature. The service is expected to arrive next year, with a spring rollout, and could incorporate text, images, video and local points of interest while offering AI‑generated summaries. The development follows earlier efforts to improve Apple Intelligence and may coincide with the upcoming iPhone 17 unveiling. Leia mais →

The upcoming iPhone 17 launch faces a critical test: Apple needs to showcase AI capabilities that are genuinely tied to the new hardware, not just a rehash of existing features. While Apple Intelligence already offers tools like email rewriting and personalized emojis, the author argues that without a distinct, hardware‑driven AI experience, many users will see little reason to upgrade. Expectations include innovations that leverage the phone’s sensors and neural engine in ways that cannot be replicated on older models or competing devices. Leia mais →

Apple Intelligence, the AI suite introduced with iOS 18, has sparked mixed reactions among users. Surveys show a minority of smartphone owners are eager to adopt the new features, while many cite storage concerns and limited perceived value. Apple now provides clear steps to turn off the entire system or individual components, and to monitor the space the service occupies. Understanding these options helps users reclaim storage, protect privacy, and tailor their device experience to personal preferences. Leia mais →

Apple introduced Genmoji, an on‑device emoji generator that works with iPhones equipped with Apple Intelligence. Users can type a description in Messages, receive a set of generated emojis, and add their favorite to the keyboard as an emoji, tapback, or sticker. The feature initially launched on newer iPhone models and is also being tested in the beta version of the next iOS release, where users can combine existing emojis to craft new ones. Genmoji expands personalization options for messaging without waiting for Unicode updates. Leia mais →