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Craig Federighi’s leadership has already resulted in this major Siri pivot, per report

Today a revealing new look into Apple’s recent Siri struggles was published . That report contains myriad details on internal drama and conflicts, but it also ends with a big piece of news: under Craig Federighi’s leadership, for the first time Apple engineers can now use third-party LLMs to build Siri features.

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Federighi has already shaken things up. In a departure from previous policy, he has instructed Siri’s machine-learning engineers to do whatever it takes to build the best AI features, even


This is how Apple’s big Siri shake-up happened, per report

Last month Apple experienced a major internal shake-up related to Siri, part of the fallout of its delayed Siri upgrades . An extensive new provides the best look yet into the drama happening behind the scenes, and where things stand with Siri now.

Wayne Ma at The Information has outlining how Apple “fumbled Siri’s AI makeover.”

There are a lot of looks into the behind-the-scenes pulse of Apple employees throughout the last couple years of AI and Siri development.

For example, Ma notes that

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watchOS 12 might get Apple Intelligence and new interface, but don’t count on it

We’ve been hearing a lot of rumors about iOS 19 , but not so much about watchOS 12. However, it seems that Apple also has big plans for the next version of the Apple Watch operating system. A new report claims that Apple has been working to bring Apple Intelligence features and a refreshed interface to the Apple Watch.

With iOS 19, Apple is expected to introduce a new interface based on visionOS with more shadows, depth, and glass-like elements. According to , the company

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ChatGPT now runs on iPhone 3GS thanks to third-party developer

ChatGPT is everywhere, from the web to desktop and mobile devices. However, when it comes to the official app, it only runs on the latest iPhones and iPads as it requires iOS 17 or later. But a 17-year-old developer has now created an alternative ChatGPT app that runs on really old iPhones, such as the iPhone 3GS.

Called “ChatGPT for Legacy iOS,” the app works as a ChatGPT client for devices that are not supported by the official app. The app is


Apple stock soared over 15% today ahead of possible tariff exemptions

It’s been a wild day for the global economy. Amid US tariff turmoil and reversals , the stock market went on quite the ride. After nearly a week of big losses, Apple stock rebounded significantly with more than 15% in gains—a result not only of the current tariff pause, but likely also exemption optimism thanks to new comments from President Trump.

Apple’s stock started the day at $171.95, a recent low in light of looming tariffs and an escalating trade


How Apple Watch helped this woman catch her cancer early

We’ve heard many stories about the Apple Watch alerting people to life-threatening health conditions . A new story out of New Zealand, however, truly shows the breadth of what the Apple Watch’s preventive health monitoring can do for users.

Amanda Faulkner, a consultant psychiatrist based in Napier, New Zealand, upgraded to the Apple Watch Series 10 last year. After using her husband’s old Apple Watch for years, one of the new features offered by the Apple Watch Series 10 is the Vitals


Refresh your iPhone in style with the TORRAS Ostand Fitness case [15% off]

Spring has finally arrived, bringing with it the perfect opportunity to refresh your favorite tech essentials. TORRAS has unveiled the , designed specifically to blend practicality with a style you’ll love. The Ostand Fitness case is a great fit for everything from casual strolls in the park to intense workouts at the gym, all while keeping your iPhone protected and stylish.

Taking cues from contemporary athleisure fashion, is designed to harmonize the boundary between form and function. It boasts enhanced grip and air-pocket cushioning for unbeatable comfort and protection

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This one Apple Notes feature has me rethinking how I use the app

Apple Notes has been on a tear over the last few years with big feature updates . While the app used to lag behind third-party alternatives, now it’s easily among the iPhone’s best notes options. Among the last couple years of updates, one powerful new feature that got overlooked by me is note links, but it’s recently made me rethink how I use Apple Notes.

I’ve been a longtime Apple Notes user, and currently have around 2,600 notes in the

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Apple price increases are still very possible as Trump’s 125% China tariff remains in place

President Trump may have announced a 90-day tariff pause on most countries earlier today, but China isn’t one of them. In fact, the China tariff increased from 104% to 125%, effective immediately.

In case you haven’t been keeping track, the China tariff started off at 20%. Then, in a matter of a week, it became 54%, then 104%, and now 125%.

China isn’t


These Apple products may receive price hikes as Trump’s 125% China tariff remains

President Trump may have announced a 90-day tariff pause on most countries earlier today, but China isn’t one of them. In fact, the China tariff increased from 104% to 125%, effective immediately.

In case you haven’t been keeping track, the China tariff started off at 20%. Then, in a matter of a week, it became 54%, then 104%, and now 125%.

China isn’t

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