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Apple Notes gets powerful Siri upgrade in iOS 26.4 with Google Gemini AI integration

Apple Notes is set for a major upgrade in iOS 26.4 as Siri gains the ability to create and manage notes using Google Gemini AI. The update will enable cross-app functionality, allowing users to seamlessly transfer recipes from Safari, create shopping lists, and save AI-generated content directly to notes through voice commands.

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Apple Notes gets powerful Siri upgrade in iOS 26.4 with Google Gemini AI integration

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Apple Creator Studio locks new AI features behind subscription, leaving app owners in the lurch

Apple launched its Creator Studio subscription service bundling professional creative apps at $12.99 per month. But the move introduces a controversial shift: existing owners of apps like Final Cut Pro and Pixelmator Pro will no longer receive all new features unless they subscribe. The company plans to reserve AI-powered tools and premium content exclusively for subscribers, effectively creating a two-tier system that has sparked concern among longtime users who paid hundreds for standalone software.

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Apple Creator Studio locks new AI features behind subscription, leaving app owners in the lurch

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Elon Musk Slams Apple Google Partnership as Gemini AI Powers Siri in $1 Billion Deal

Elon Musk criticized the Apple Google partnership that brings Gemini AI to power a revamped Siri, calling it an unreasonable concentration of power for Google. The xAI CEO argues the deal gives Google control over Android, Chrome, and now iOS, while his own AI chatbot Grok remains excluded from Apple's ecosystem.

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Elon Musk Slams Apple Google Partnership as Gemini AI Powers Siri in $1 Billion Deal

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Subtle Voicebuds launch with AI-powered transcription that works in whispers and loud spaces

Voice AI startup Subtle unveiled wireless earbuds at CES that use custom noise isolation models to transcribe speech below a whisper or in extremely loud environments. Priced at $199, the Voicebuds claim to deliver five times fewer transcription errors than AirPods Pro 3 with OpenAI transcription, positioning them as a competitor in the growing AI-powered dictation market.

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Subtle Voicebuds launch with AI-powered transcription that works in whispers and loud spaces

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Marissa Mayer's Dazzle secures $8M to build next-gen AI personal assistant for consumers

Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has launched Dazzle, a generative AI startup focused on building AI personal assistants for the consumer market. The company raised an $8 million seed round at a $35 million valuation, led by Forerunner's Kirsten Green. Mayer shuttered her previous venture Sunshine after six years to pursue this opportunity, betting on consumer-facing AI's breakout moment.

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Marissa Mayer's Dazzle secures $8M to build next-gen AI personal assistant for consumers

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Apple's SHARP AI model creates 3D scene from single photo in under a second for Vision Pro

Apple unveiled SHARP, an AI model that converts 2D photographs into 3D spatial scenes in under a second. The tool uses neural networks trained on 8 million synthetic images to predict depth and geometry, creating photorealistic 3D scenes that can be rendered in real time on Vision Pro. The code is now available on GitHub for developers to test.

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Apple's SHARP AI model creates 3D scene from single photo in under a second for Vision Pro

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Google tests faster AI Mode history access on Android, matching iOS style history view

Google is testing a streamlined way to access AI Mode history in its Android app, potentially replacing the Labs shortcut with direct access from the home screen. The update, spotted in version 16.50.55, mirrors an iOS implementation already live, organizing past interactions by date for easier review.

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Google tests faster AI Mode history access on Android, matching iOS style history view

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Google brings Gemini AI to Chrome on iPhone and iPad, closing gap with desktop experience

Google is rolling out Gemini AI integration for Chrome on iPhone and iPad across the US, allowing users to access the AI assistant directly from their browser. Previously restricted to the Google app or website, Gemini for Chrome now offers features like page summarization and contextual assistance. The move follows similar integrations on Android and desktop platforms, positioning Google to compete with Microsoft Copilot and other AI assistants in the mobile browser space.

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Google brings Gemini AI to Chrome on iPhone and iPad, closing gap with desktop experience

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Adobe Premiere partners with YouTube Shorts to deliver exclusive templates and AI editing tools

Adobe has launched a dedicated create for YouTube Shorts space within its Premiere mobile app for iOS, offering content creators exclusive templates, transitions, and AI-powered video editing tools. The partnership enables direct publishing to YouTube and includes Firefly AI features, with Android availability coming soon.

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Adobe Premiere partners with YouTube Shorts to deliver exclusive templates and AI editing tools

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Apple's AI struggles in China create opening for Xiaomi, Honor, and Oppo to capture market share

Chinese smartphone manufacturers are capitalizing on Apple's regulatory delays in rolling out AI features in China. Domestic brands including Xiaomi, Honor, and Oppo are promoting user-switching tools and AI-powered features to lure iPhone users, intensifying competition in the world's largest smartphone market where no single brand commands more than 20% share.

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Apple's AI struggles in China create opening for Xiaomi, Honor, and Oppo to capture market share

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New AI browsers run local LLMs on your device, even without internet connection

Two new AI browser solutions are challenging cloud-based AI dominance by bringing local LLM capabilities directly to your devices. Puma Browser enables offline AI on mobile phones, while BrowserAI turns desktop browsers into private AI environments. Both eliminate cloud dependency and data privacy concerns while delivering surprisingly fast performance.

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New AI browsers run local LLMs on your device, even without internet connection

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Apple's App Store Awards 2025 reveal AI integration across top apps of the year

Apple announced its 2025 App Store Award winners, with AI features prominently integrated across winning applications. iPhone App of the Year Tiimo uses AI visual planning, while iPad winner Detail automates video editing. Though Apple avoided naming a dedicated AI chatbot, the selections demonstrate how AI has become a core feature in mainstream app development.

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Apple's App Store Awards 2025 reveal AI integration across top apps of the year

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ChatGPT and Apple Health integration could deliver personalized health advice from your data

Code hidden in the ChatGPT iPhone app reveals plans to connect with Apple Health, potentially allowing the AI chatbot to access activity, sleep, diet, breathing, and hearing data. The integration could transform how users receive health-related guidance, though privacy concerns and accuracy questions remain unresolved.

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ChatGPT and Apple Health integration could deliver personalized health advice from your data

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Apple design exec Alan Dye joins Meta to lead new creative studio focused on AI integration

Alan Dye, who led Apple's user interface design team for the past decade, is leaving to join Meta as chief design officer. He will lead a new creative studio within Reality Labs, focusing on AI integration across Meta's consumer devices including smart glasses and VR headsets. The move signals Meta's aggressive push to compete in the AI race by recruiting top talent from rivals.

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Apple design exec Alan Dye joins Meta to lead new creative studio focused on AI integration

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iOS 27 to Prioritize Performance Over Features in Apple's Strategic Shift

Apple is reportedly changing its iOS development approach with iOS 27, focusing on stability improvements and bug fixes rather than major new features. The update will emphasize AI enhancements while addressing performance issues from the controversial Liquid Glass redesign.

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iOS 27 to Prioritize Performance Over Features in Apple's Strategic Shift

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