A generative AI system by Apple, announced in 2024 with on-device and server processing.
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 has a shorter, wider design that unfolds into a 7.6-inch tablet. Reviews praise its practicality and comfort, with caveats on the camera and price compared with the Ultra model. Preorders and pricing details surface across sources, while accessories and deals shape early adoption.
Apple has unveiled Siri AI and expanded Apple Intelligence at WWDC, promising a conversational assistant that uses personal device data and Google-powered foundation models. The company has said Siri AI will enter beta this summer with a public fall release, but regulators in the EU and China will delay availability there. Apple has emphasised privacy and private cloud compute in its rollout.
Apple has showcased a revamp of Siri and Apple Intelligence, with a focus on AI integration across devices. Tim Cook has outlined leadership in consumer AI as developers and partners prepare for broader app support and monetization strategies.
Google has released a stand-alone Google Finance app for Android, bringing the AI-powered web facelift to mobile. The app mirrors the updated Finance web experience, including AI-generated key moments, an AI research tool, and chat-based insights tied to users’ portfolios and watchlists. An iOS version is planned for later, with more features rolling out over time.
Apple has filed a federal lawsuit accusing OpenAI, its hardware arm io Products and two former Apple engineers of misappropriating confidential hardware designs, supplier details and manufacturing techniques to speed OpenAI’s push into consumer devices. Apple has asked the court for injunctions, return of materials and unspecified damages.
China’s Cyberspace Administration has approved Apple’s AI services for use in the country, following a deal to integrate Alibaba’s Qwen AI into Apple’s operating systems. Apple’s China sales have risen, and Baidu is reportedly collaborating on Apple Intelligence features for Chinese users. The approval sets the stage for broader AI integration in China.