Apple’s help systems have never quite worked out. But with large language models and richer app metadata, a more helpful Siri could finally become the knowledgeable guide that explains the software we’re already using.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple will update Siri with a Google-based language model in iOS 26.4 this spring, then unveil a true chatbot interface in OS 27 at WWDC in June.
The new Apple Creator Studio subscription bundles Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, and more for $129 per year, but one-time purchases remain available for the Mac versions, so it’s worth doing the math before subscribing.
Apple and Google have announced a multi-year partnership to base the next generation of Apple’s foundation models on Google’s Gemini technology. This collaboration will drive future Apple Intelligence features, including an improved Siri expected later this year.
What started as a simple need—digitizing training pace tables for a workout app—became a test of OCR tools. ChatGPT Atlas won where others failed, autonomously processing five photos into perfect CSV data despite page curl and dense columns.
The dot-com bubble left us fiber and a Web‑savvy workforce; the AI bubble will leave behind chip fabs and power generation. Ben Thompson argues that bursting bubbles build foundations on which the next wave of technology can grow.
New AI-powered browsers from OpenAI, Perplexity, and others promise to automate Web tasks but are vulnerable to prompt injection attacks that could manipulate the browser or steal private information through hidden instructions. While they are intriguing for occasional experiments, stick with your current browser for everyday usage.
Can a browser that navigates the Web for you handle basic data analysis without making mistakes? Adam Engst tested Brave, ChatGPT Atlas, Comet, Dia, and Edge on a straightforward task of counting minors in three event registration lists. Only one succeeded, and the results were… educational.
Apple Intelligence’s visual intelligence feature helps you learn more about or interact with anything you see through the iPhone’s camera or on its screen. It’s quicker to access than dedicated apps, but suffers from reliability issues and Apple restrictions.
In an all-cash deal, Atlassian adds The Browser Company’s Arc and Dia to its suite of workplace tools. Hopefully, Atlassian will recognize the value in connecting Arc’s productivity features with Dia’s AI capabilities.
A federal court’s remedies ruling allows Google to retain its Chrome browser and continue paying Apple billions for Safari search placement while recognizing the growing influence of generative AI on the search landscape.
Anthropic is prompting Claude users to opt into having their conversations used for training future models. While the immediate privacy risks seem low, the long-term implications of AI training data remain unclear, suggesting a cautious approach.
The AI industry is standardizing around $20 monthly subscriptions for premium features. However, with multiple services requiring separate subscriptions and third-party apps dependent on model providers, will this approach ultimately prove practical for both consumers and developers?
With GPT-5, OpenAI moves away from requiring users to choose between many different models in ChatGPT, instead allowing the system to automatically pick the right tool for each job. In an ideal world, this general approach would enable AI companies to enhance performance and reasoning internally while maintaining consistent interaction methods and AI personalities.
With its new study mode, ChatGPT becomes less of an answerbot and more of an interactive tutor, helping users understand concepts rather than just giving them answers.
