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Siri just got five surprise iOS 26 features, here’s what’s new

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-25 13:05:08

Siri hasn’t had the best year, largely owing to major feature delays amid ever-stronger AI competition. While the big Siri upgrades we’ve been waiting for are reportedly coming next spring, Apple has five surprise new features available now in iOS 26. iOS 26 makes Siri’s existing Apple Intelligence features more powerful and useful Apple launched iOS 26 yesterday to all users, and simultaneously published a document outlining new features in more depth than ever before. Surprisingly, the docum

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ExpressVPN Adds Siri, Widgets and Shortcuts to Its iOS App

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-27 00:49:00

Virtual private network service ExpressVPN is making it easier for iPhone and iPad users to control their VPN connections with the latest update to its iOS app. The platform announced new features that will allow integration with Apple's Siri voice commands, Home screen widgets and Shortcuts, allowing users to manage their VPN connections without opening the app. Don't miss any of our unbiased tech content and lab-based reviews. Add CNET as a preferred Google source. With the update, users can

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Former Siri boss behind delayed Apple Intelligence features leaving the company

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-09-29 01:24:49

After announcing a much more capable version of Siri in June 2024, Apple delayed the Apple Intelligence-powered version of the personal assistant in May 2025. Around that time, there was a now-infamous pep talk given to the Siri team by the then-senior director of the project. Robby Walker wasn’t a name most Apple followers would recognize, but the Siri senior director’s reported speech to rally the engineers behind the incomplete effort stood out. In the team meeting, Walker reportedly compar

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Apple Intelligence: Everything you need to know about Apple’s AI model and services

techcrunch.com Brian Heater 2025-10-06 21:51:52

If you’ve upgraded to a newer iPhone model recently, you’ve probably noticed that Apple Intelligence is showing up in some of your most-used apps, like Messages, Mail, and Notes. Apple Intelligence (yes, also abbreviated to AI) showed up in Apple’s ecosystem in October 2024, and it’s here to stay as Apple competes with Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, and others to build the best AI tools. What is Apple Intelligence? Image Credits:Apple Cupertino marketing executives have branded Apple Intelligence

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Is Apple Finally Making a Move on Smart Home Tech? 4 Rumored Products We'd Love to See

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-08 12:23:00

It's a matter of when, not if. Apple's take on the smart home is coming, with multiple reports saying the tech giant is ready to release its own line of smart devices and home security products. While it's a little early, Apple's big "awe dropping" event on Sept. 9 could showcase the first elements of its big home expansion. We already expect to see the new iPhone 17, a new Apple Watch and an AirPod announcement. Here's what could happen if there's a surprise home tech release, too, from table

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Apple’s new generative AI ‘answer engine’ might arrive sooner than we initially thought

9to5mac.com Michael Burkhardt 2025-10-09 14:37:09

Early last month, Bloomberg reported on Apple’s new in-house generative AI search product – with a new ‘Answers, Knowledge, and Information’ team. Despite this team’s recent formation, we might get to see the fruits of their labor much sooner than one might’ve anticipated. Despite all of the Apple Intelligence Siri woes, Apple still seems determined to make an impact in the generative AI space. That’s why it’s trying to develop a Perplexity and ChatGPT rival, which we’ve previously referred to

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The Apple Smart Home Is Almost Here: 4 Rumored Devices Could Show Up This Month

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-09 09:00:04

It's a matter of when, not if. Apple's smart home is coming, with multiple reports saying the tech giant is ready to release its own line of smart devices and home security products. While it's a little early, Apple's important "awe dropping event" on Sept. 9 could showcase the first of its big home expansion. We already expect to see the new iPhone 17, a new Apple Watch and an AirPod announcement. Here's what could happen if there's a surprise home tech release, too, from table robots to home

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Apple Reportedly Planning AI-Enhanced Siri With Search Tool in 2026

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-13 04:52:34

Apple is preparing to unveil its iPhone 17 lineup next week but a major software update is also rumored to be on the horizon. The company is reportedly planning an AI-powered upgrade to Siri in iOS 26.4, arriving as early as March 2026. According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple is working on a new Siri feature called World Knowledge Answers, an AI-driven search tool designed to generate detailed responses that draw from web data, images, video and local information. Bloomberg wrote that Apple

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10 Ways Apple Can Make the Apple Watch Series 11 Worth the Upgrade

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-13 16:00:06

With Apple's next big launch event just days away and WatchOS 26 nearly finalized in its developer and public betas, we're starting to get a clearer picture of what could be in store for Apple Watches this fall. If you're holding out for the next Apple Watch (most likely the Series 11, with new Ultra 3 and SE versions in the mix) the big question isn't just how Apple will build on last year's Series 10, but what it can add to stay ahead as rivals like the Pixel Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 8 are pus

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Apple's latest AI project may be a web search tool

engadget.com Unknown 2025-10-14 09:06:19

Apple continues to seek a foothold in the artificial intelligence race, and its next effort could bring the company into web search. Mark Gurman at Bloomberg reports that Apple is building a search platform that it may incorporate into its AI-driven overhaul of Siri. Sources said the tool, internally called World Knowledge Answers, could also be added to the Safari web browser and the Spotlight smartphone search interface. Apple's efforts in AI have been under the microscope since the lackluste

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Apple’s rumored AI search tool for Siri could rely on Google

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-10-14 21:47:46

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Apple is working on an AI-powered search feature for Siri – but it might need Google’s help to make it happen, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. As noted by Gurman, Google is currently in the lead to help Apple revamp its voice assistant, which

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Apple’s Siri upgrade could reportedly be powered by Google Gemini

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-10-14 21:50:38

In Brief Apple’s Siri overhaul may include an AI-powered web search tool with technology powered by Google’s Gemini, according to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The iPhone maker, which has been criticized for falling behind in the AI race, delayed its long-awaited Siri update until 2026. In the meantime, the company has been scrambling to determine whether its own AI models alone will work well enough to make its upgraded Siri competitive with the AI answer engines available today f

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With Apple's Siri AI Overhaul Delayed, Google Might Help It Catch Up

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-31 22:53:00

Apple is reportedly weighing up a potentially major change to its digital assistant: powering a revamped Siri with Google's Gemini artificial intelligence tool. According to Bloomberg, the companies are in early discussions about a partnership that could reshape Apple's AI strategy for the iPhone, iPad and Apple's other products. While no agreement is in place, the talks signal Apple's growing urgency to keep up in the generative AI race. Siri, once a pioneer, has lagged behind its voice assis

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Apple reportedly in talks with Google to make Gemini the foundation of Siri

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-01 20:38:25

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Apple reportedly approached Google to explore developing a custom AI model to serve as Siri’s foundation. This AI model may already be in training to run on Apple’s servers. The Cupertino-based firm is said to be developing a version of Siri powered by its models and a second version that runs on third-party technology. Apple has long been trailing behind its competitors in the AI space. In fact, the company was expected to launch a revamped version of S

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Apple is reportedly considering using Gemini to power the new Siri

engadget.com Unknown 2025-11-02 00:45:29

Apple might use Gemini to power its revamped version of Siri, Bloomberg reports. The companies are in the early stages of exploring a partnership, with Google training a version of its Gemini model that can run on Apple's servers. The iPhone maker was previously reported to be considering similar partnerships with OpenAI and Anthropic. "The company is simultaneously developing two versions of the new Siri: one dubbed Linwood that is powered by its models and another code-named Glenwood that run

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Apple is in talks to use Google’s Gemini for Siri revamp, report says

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2025-11-02 00:15:08

In Brief Apple is falling behind in the race to transform Siri into an AI assistant that’s as powerful as its competitors. As consumers grow more impatient, Apple is considering using another company’s tech instead of developing its own. Apple is now exploring a partnership with Google, its most direct competitor in the smartphone business, according to Bloomberg editor and Apple insider Mark Gurman. The company previously approached OpenAI and Anthropic for similar discussions about using th

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Apple considers Google Gemini to power next-gen Siri, internal AI ‘bake-off’ underway

9to5mac.com Zac Hall 2025-11-02 04:35:34

Apple seems open to anything and everything when it comes to delivering the next generation of Siri. After reports that it could be powered by OpenAI or Anthropic, Google has entered the conversation. Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg that Google, which offers a ChatGPT competitor called Gemini, is actually training a model that could run on Apple’s servers to power the new Siri experience: The iPhone maker recently approached Alphabet Inc.’s Google to explore building a custom AI model that w

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Unmasking the Privacy Risks of Apple Intelligence

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2025-11-05 03:36:51

Executive Summary Lumia’s Research Team revealed that messages dictated via Siri, including WhatsApp and iMessage are not sent to the Private Cloud Compute. In fact, there is no assurance as to what Apple does with these messages. Siri transmits metadata about installed and active apps without the user’s ability to control these privacy settings. Audio playback metadata such as ‘recording names’, is sent without consent. No user control or visibility exists over these background data flows.

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Seven years later, people still haven’t changed how they use Siri

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-11-09 04:54:43

It’s proving a very long wait for the new Siri, but perhaps it doesn’t matter so much after all. A new survey shows that most people are using Siri and other voice assistants in exactly the same way they did way back in 2018. While some new capabilities have been added, and there are some generational differences in usage, the vast majority of it falls into five rather basic categories … The new Siri is a long time coming After many years of Siri being accused of being the dumbest intelligent

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Apple Already Has the Ideal AI Gadget (It Just Needs One More Thing)

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-16 06:00:00

Apple is reportedly testing several ways to revamp the Siri voice assistant — and one feature could change how often iPhone owners need to look at a screen. Earlier this week, a Bloomberg report highlighted how Apple is testing Siri features that add voice controls to non-Apple apps, including Amazon, Instagram and Uber. The idea is that with just your voice, you might be able to add an item to your shopping cart. Or maybe you could take, edit and post a photo to Instagram — all in a chat with

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Rumor Replay: New Apple TV 4K, cellular MacBook Pro, Home camera, more

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-11-17 22:35:45

This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. This week’s rumors include: new Apple TV 4K chip, Studio Display 2 surprise, M5 MacBook Pro with cellular, and much more. Apple TV 4K getting A17 Pro, plus more surprise chip leaks Thanks to leaked Apple code and the discoveries of Aaron Perris, MacRumors published a variety of new leaks about chips coming to future Apple products. Among the highligh

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Apple’s AI-Enabled iPad on a Robot Arm May Interrupt Your Conversations (In a Positive Way)

gizmodo.com Kyle Barr 2025-11-20 12:25:20

Sure, Apple’s AI-enhanced Siri rollout turned into a massive SNAFU that gave the Cupertino tech giant a rare black eye, but the company won’t quit on Apple Intelligence just yet. The latest reports suggest Apple will try and sell consumers on at-home robots set to arrive in the next two years, along with a version of its AI assistant that sports a face and “personality.” If the rumors are true, the company won’t stuff AI into a ball-shaped bot that users hopefully won’t trip over, but will put i

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Apple’s plan for AI could make Siri the animated center of your smart home

theverge.com Jay Peters 2025-11-20 17:41:23

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Apple is developing a bunch of products and features to deliver its vision of AI, including multiple robots, a smart home display, and a revamped version of Siri with new technology powering it, according to an extensive report from Bloomberg. The company’s generative AI efforts lag those from other big tech companies, and it delayed some upgrades to Siri earlier this year, bu

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Siri could get Finder-inspired new visual appearance next year, per report

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-11-20 22:43:24

Apple has a big future planned for Siri, as outlined by a new Bloomberg report that mentions the assistant could be in store for a complete visual overhaul, gaining an animated personality that looks like the Mac’s iconic Finder icon. Finder-inspired Siri design being considered for launch next year with AI upgrades In a wide-ranging new report on Apple’s Home device plans, Mark Gurman mentions that two upcoming devices—the rumored 2026 ‘HomePad/HomePod Touch’ and a 2027 ‘tabletop robot’—could

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Next year’s Siri revamp sounds like it could truly be worth the wait

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-11-23 08:38:47

Siri is overdue for some major AI upgrades. They were originally set to arrive earlier this year, but have been pushed into 2026 instead. But according to a recent report, it sounds like they could truly be worth the wait. Siri is getting a complete overhaul in iOS 26.4, powered by LLMs If you follow AI developments very closely, you’ll know that while other tech companies are regularly shipping new advancements, Apple’s AI output has been lacking. There are plenty of solid Apple Intelligence

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Apple's improved Siri voice assistant may finally have a release date - and I'm ready to ditch Gemini for it

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-11-24 17:09:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways: An upgraded version of App Intents could make Siri the true hands-free iPhone companion. Apple is currently testing these Siri App Intents with a handful of third-party apps. The revamped Siri could ship in the spring of 2026, reports Bloomberg. When Apple first announced an upgraded and more capable Siri, every one of its users was reasonably excited. Unfortunately, that promise never happened, and the new Siri continues to be delayed. However, ahead

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How Apple may revamp Siri to a voice assistant I'd actually use (and ditch Gemini for)

zdnet.com Prakhar Khanna 2025-11-26 08:50:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways: An upgraded version of App Intents could make Siri the true hands-free iPhone companion. Apple is currently testing these Siri App Intents with a handful of third-party apps. The revamped Siri could ship in the spring of 2026, reports Bloomberg. When Apple first announced an upgraded and more capable Siri, every one of its users was reasonably excited. Unfortunately, that promise never happened, and the new Siri continues to be delayed. However, ahead

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Siri's New Features May Include Adding Voice Controls to Apps

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-26 22:26:01

Apple is testing new features for its Siri assistant with popular apps -- including Uber, Facebook and YouTube -- that would make it possible to use third-party app features with voice commands, according to a report from Bloomberg. The testing is being done with the goal of releasing a revamped Siri in the spring of 2026 that uses Apple's App Intents to expand what Siri can do outside of Apple's own OS and first-party apps. For instance, people might be able to post Instagram comments or make

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Apple Is Betting Everything on a Voice-Controlled AI Siri

gizmodo.com Raymond Wong 2025-11-27 08:38:44

Liquid Glass is a detour. This fall, consumer attention will be fixated on the digital viscous and reflective properties of the new, well, liquid and glass-like design language that Apple introduced at WWDC for its software platforms, including iOS, macOS, watchOS, etc. But behind the scenes, Apple is racing forward on what could actually move the needle for the tech giant’s future. Writing for his weekly Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Apple scoop machine, Mark Gurman, says Apple is working o

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Apple is preparing a Siri upgrade that could make Gemini users really jealous

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-11-28 00:56:18

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Apple is reportedly preparing a major overhaul for Siri. The updated Siri is likely to be able to control a variety of third-party apps, performing very specific actions inside those apps. The update is expected to roll out in Spring next year with the iOS 26.4 update. Back in 2024, Apple promised a significant Siri upgrade that would understand voice commands better, have a more intuitive model running underneath, and be “deeply integrated” into the sys

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