Google I/O 2026 had nothing to say and said it badly ahead of Apple's WWDC

Google I/O is always like a little amateur dramatics show, but this year the company could have boasted about making Apple rely on its Gemini. It just totally failed to do so.

William Gallagher 2 weeks ago 16

Gemini Intelligence announcement hopes to steal Apple's Siri thunder but falls short

Gemini Intelligence has been announced just a month before Apple Intelligence's big moment at WWDC, but I have doubts about whether either company can deliver on its AI promises.

Oliver Haslam 3 weeks ago 24

iPhone & Android interoperability enhancements highlighted at Google I/O preshow

A week ahead of the Google I/O event, during the Android Show stream, there were some iPhone-friendly Android features teased. We already knew about them.

Malcolm Owen 3 weeks ago 0

Apple's massive lobbying effort saves it from new App Store rules

Apple and Google have managed to defeat a California bill that would've forced them to stop favoring their own apps in digital storefronts like the App Store. All through the power of lobbying.

Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 7

Google confirms context-aware Siri built from Gemini will debut in 2026

Search giant Google has publicly confirmed that Apple's updated Siri, complete with its long-promised personalized responses, will finally be coming out at some point in 2026.

Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 7

Smartphone buyers are more loyal than ever, but they still switch to iPhone

Smartphone buyers are becoming increasingly loyal to their chosen platform, whether that's Apple's iPhone or Google's Android.

Oliver Haslam 1 month ago 1

Google Gemini Mac app focuses on speed over deep integration

Google released a Gemini macOS app that brings its AI onto the desktop, but after I tried it, I found that it works more like a quick-access tool than a fully integrated assistant like Siri.

Andrew Orr 1 month ago 1

Google & Meta found liable for social media addiction

Meta and Google have been found liable for building intentionally addictive social media services, in a trial that sets a strong precedent for hundreds of other lawsuits that are still pending.

Malcolm Owen 2 months ago 53

Apple is distilling Google Gemini into smaller chunks for on-iPhone AI processing

Apple is cutting down Google Gemini's massive models into smaller and more secure parts through distillation, to create elements that are more suited to on-device Apple Intelligence processing.

Malcolm Owen 2 months ago 7

Google finally bringing Gemini app to Mac after Apple partnership

As everyone waits for the new Apple Foundation Models trained by Gemini, Google is pushing ahead on bringing a native Gemini app to the Mac. It'll be similar to those offered by Anthropic and OpenAI.

Wesley Hilliard 2 months ago 2

Apple either over- or under-invested in server hardware, depending on how you read this report

Years of under-investment in data centers may mean that Apple will increase its reliance on Google when the revamped Siri launches. Or it may not, it's hard to tell from the inconsistent report.

William Gallagher 3 months ago 14

Lawsuit alleges Apple and others were coerced to censor ICE monitoring tools

A new lawsuit claims federal officials pressured Apple, Meta, and Google to suppress apps and online groups that document ICE activity, raising fresh First Amendment concerns.

Lou Hartle 3 months ago 8

Capitol Hill probe spotlights claims Apple and Google were pushed to block ICE-monitoring apps

The removal of an ICE-monitoring app almost a year ago has triggered new questions about whether the US Department of Justice crossed a constitutional line in its dealings with Apple and Google.

Lou Hartle 4 months ago 17

AirDrop-compatible Quick Share feature to roll out to more Android devices in 2026

Google is moving to take its Android-to-iPhone file sharing beyond Pixel, signaling a broader push to make Android and Apple devices work together.

Amber Neely 4 months ago 1

Google & Apple CEOs differ on details of Siri & Gemini deal

Apple will be using Google technologies to level up Apple Foundation Models, but the details of exactly how are still vague. While speculation is still wild, a true answer is emerging from the noise.

Wesley Hilliard 4 months ago 5

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