Apple considers paying $1B per year to use Google Gemini in Siri

Apple's long-awaited revamp of Siri could use Google Gemini's smarts, with the move to improve the digital assistant potentially costing Apple $1 billion per year.

Malcolm Owen 7 months ago 17

Apple releases iOS 18.7.2, iPadOS 18.7.2 updates

Apple has released an update for iOS 18.7.2 and iPadOS 18.7.2, making security fixes that impact older devices like the iPhone XR and iPhone XS.

Malcolm Owen 7 months ago 0

AI Mode button in iPad & iPhone Chrome speeds searches

A new button added to Chrome's New Tab page on November 5 opens Google's advanced AI search, and it works as promised, assuming you're interested in what Google is offering.

Andrew Orr 7 months ago 0

iOS 26.2 beta testers in Japan can install third party app stores

Japanese iPhone owners are able to start using alternative app storefronts on their devices, as the first iOS 26.2 developer beta grants permission for them to be installed.

Malcolm Owen 7 months ago 3

Apple Creator Studio referenced in iOS 26.2 beta 1, but meaning is unclear

Apple could be gearing up to release something called Apple Creator Studio, but whether it's a subscription, an app bundle, or a rename of Pixelmator Pro is unknown.

Wesley Hilliard 7 months ago 8

Apple inadvertently leaked front-end source code of new App Store on the web

The web-based App Store browser Apple introduced Tuesday had some rookie mistakes in its implementation, which has led to the front-end source code getting published on GitHub.

Wesley Hilliard 7 months ago 0

New in iOS 26.2: Liquid Glass, News, Podcasts, and Sleep Score changes

The first developer beta of iOS 26.2 is finally here with Liquid Glass customization options and improvements for built-in apps. Here's what's new.

Marko Zivkovic 7 months ago 2

First developer beta of iOS 26.2 arrives, but macOS Tahoe is missing

Apple has started a brand new developer beta testing cycle, issuing the first round of builds for iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and visionOS 26.2, but not macOS Tahoe 26.1.

Malcolm Owen 7 months ago 0

Apple discontinuing support for older Home architecture in February 2026

The original Apple Home architecture will officially lose support in February 2026, giving users additional time to prepare for the change and inevitable discontinuation.

Marko Zivkovic 7 months ago 0

iOS 26.1 arrives with new toggles and more Apple Intelligence languages

Apple's iOS 26.1 update is now available to all, featuring improved Apple Intelligence localization, along with new toggles for Liquid Glass, Local Capture, and more. Here's what's new.

Marko Zivkovic 7 months ago 8

Apple finally brings the full App Store experience to the web

Apple's new browser-based App Store lets anyone browse, search, and share apps across every platform, no Apple device required.

Andrew Orr 7 months ago 2

GarageBand gets a minor iOS update, iWork still unupdated

While the iWork suite still hasn't seen an update for iOS 26, Apple has issued a minor update to GarageBand for iPhone and iPad for the first time in a year.

Malcolm Owen 7 months ago 0

Inside Camera in iOS 26 — The essentials of iPhone photography

The Camera app is probably the most-used app on the iPhone. Here's everything you need to know to get started using the Camera in iOS 26.

Malcolm Owen 7 months ago 5

Historical trend broken, AAPL makes big gains after earnings

Breaking the historical mold, Apple's fourth-quarter earnings for 2025 lifted shares and has apparently signaled renewed confidence from investors. Or, at least, less profit-taking after earnings.

Andrew Orr and Mike Wuerthele 7 months ago 7

Cook: More partnerships coming soon to enhance Apple Intelligence

As a preamble to earnings, CEO Tim Cook said Apple is still looking to partner with companies other than OpenAI for Apple Intelligence integrations, but nothing is ready to be announced just yet.

Wesley Hilliard 7 months ago 2

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