Apple will allegedly strip its secret robotics unit from the purview of AI chief John Giannandrea after removing the Siri assistant from his command earlier.
Apple’s troubled AI chief is allegedly losing oversight of the robotics unit
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YouTube is testing AI-powered overviews in video searches
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Apple strikes back at EU fine, the White House blasts “economic extortion”
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All 2025 iPhones, including “iPhone 17 Air,” should feature 12GB of RAM
Apple is rumored to equip all models in its upcoming 2025 smartphone lineup with 12GB of RAM, including the so-called ultra-thin “iPhone 17 Air.”
How to use Grok Vision to get insights on what your iPhone sees
Learn how to use Grok Vision to explore the world around you through an iPhone's camera and get an insanely detailed image analysis from the chatbot.
EU slaps Apple with a hefty fine for violating the Digital Markets Act
Apple has been fined over breaching the Digital Markets Act for its rules that prevent developers from telling iPhone users about cheaper web payments.
Instagram launches the Edits app as a CapCut alternative
Instagram's CapCut clone, called Edits, has now launched on the iPhone and Android as a standalone AI-powered video-editing software.
Apple Intelligence no longer marketed as being “available now”
Apple has complied with the recommendation by the National Advertising Division to stop marketing the Apple Intelligence features as being “available now.”
Win the latest Apple Watch fitness challenge today to earn a special limited-edition Earth Day virtual award
Apple Watch owners can earn an Earth Day limited-edition award on April 22 in a new fitness challenge designed to motivate people to get off the couch and move.
Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro might borrow the MacBook Air’s Sky Blue color finish
Apple has reportedly tested various color finishes for the iPhone 17 Pro prototypes, with Sky Blue currently thought to be the frontrunner.
iPhone 17e could drop in May 2026 as it allegedly enters trial production
There will allegedly be an “iPhone 17e” as Apple is rumored to have kicked off trial production of this mid-range smartphone.