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As a veteran of covering Apple’s iPhone launches, I can rather confidently say that the iPhone 16 will drop in price when the so-called iPhone 17 is launched and subsequently released.
Judging by previous iPhone launches, my educated prediction is that the iPhone 16 will stick around as Apple’s cheaper alternative to the new phones, with its price likely to be some $100 / £100/ AU$150 cheaper than at launch.
Such a price drop isn’t huge, but it’s not bad either, given the rumors aren’t pointing towards a significant generational upgrade for the iPhone 17. The much-rumored iPhone 17 Air could shake things up if it replaces the standard iPhone and its Plus stablemate, but I’m not so sure that’ll happen.
While I bemoan the lack of a 120Hz display, the current iPhone 16 is still a great phone for most people and has the performance needed for Apple Intelligence and most phone-centric tasks, all slotted neatly into Apple’s ecosystem.
So presuming Apple keeps it in its line-up, it’ll be a good potential purchase if you’re after one of the best phones for a lower price. Expect prices to go from $799 / £799 / AU$1,399 to $699 / £699 / AU$1,249.
Up in the airEqually, there’s the wrinkle of the iPhone 16e. This is already a cheaper take on the iPhone 16, so if it drops in price, it could become a more compelling ‘affordable’ iPhone than it was at launch; see our iPhone 16e review for Lance Ulanoff’s critique.
As such, there’s scope for Apple to discontinue all the iPhone 16 and keep the ‘e’ variant at its mid-range phone.
Speaking of discontinuation, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will very likely be retired; Apple has done this in the past and will surely want to push people who want to go pro to opt for the iPhone 17 Pro.
However, that doesn’t mean it’s game over for finding a cheaper iPhone 16 Pro model, as third-party retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Currys will very likely have such iPhones in stock and will want to clear their shelves of the phones to make space for newer models.
So, I predict that you’ll be able to find a cheaper iPhone 16 Pro come the end of September and going into the Black Friday period, which now lasts weeks rather than a day. And I’d say the same applies to all iPhone 16 models sold outside of Apple, with deals likely to pop up on them as the Holiday season draws closer.
All of this is why I suggest you don’t by an iPhone until the next Apple event, scheduled for September 9 has come and gone, as even if the new iPhones don’t appeal to you, you’re sure to find a cheaper older iPhone as a result.
As it happens, I head up TechRadar's Deals team along with the phones and tablets division, so my crack crew of bargain-seekers will be keeping an eye out for impressive iPhone deals, among other stuff, to flag to you. So keep a weather eye on TechRadar in the coming weeks.
If you have any questions about the upcoming iPhones, feel free to drop me a line or comment below if you have some burning thoughts on what Apple could do next with its smartphones. So that’s that right? Well, not entirely.
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- Researchers discover new PromptLock ransomware
- PromptLock is AI powered - presenting new concerns for security teams
- AI is already shaking up the cyber landscape
Security researchers from ESET have identified the first known AI-powered ransomware, which serves as a warning for security teams as generative AI has, and will, continue to make cyberattacks much more accessible for criminals.
Researchers Peter Strycek and Anton Cherepanov discovered the proof of concept, which they dubbed ‘PromptLock’, which, ‘leverages Lua scripts generated from hard-coded prompts to enumerate the local filesystem, inspect target files, exfiltrate selected data, and perform encryption.’
"Although multiple indicators suggest the sample is a proof-of-concept (PoC) or work-in-progress rather than fully operational malware deployed in the wild, we believe it is our responsibility to inform the cybersecurity community about such developments," the researchers wrote.
Use in the wildThe PromptLock malware uses OpenAI’s gpt-oss:20b model - an open weight model released in August 2025, and this is run locally through the Ollama API to generate malicious Lua scripts ‘on the fly’.
Lua scripts are cross-platform compatible, the researchers point out, meaning they function on macOS, Linux, and Windows. The malware can then exfiltrate, encrypt, and potentially destroy any data it chooses after scanning user files, presumably to determine which would be most valuable.
Security teams have been warning for months that the AI-powered future of ransomware is coming soon, and although PromptLock has not yet been observed targeting victims in the wild, it’s clear it's only a matter of time before this happens.
Not only does GenAI make life a lot easier for wannabe hackers by lowering the barrier of entry, but LLM’s also spit out different results even when given the same prompt. This makes them unpredictable and particularly difficult for defenders to detect, as the pattern of behavior is more erratic and hard to spot.
Via:The Register
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- Reflective LCD reduces energy use while raising doubts about mainstream adoption
- Eazeye Monitor 2.0 consumes only 7 watts during operation under normal use
- Outdoor performance improves with ambient light instead of artificial backlight
The Eazeye Monitor 2.0 is a 24-inch reflective LCD screen designed to function as an energy-efficient alternative to traditional LCDs and expensive e-ink monitors.
Unlike standard panels which depend on backlighting, this unit reflects ambient light to create its image.
The manufacturer promotes this approach as more comfortable for extended viewing and as a way to reduce strain. It also lowers energy usage, with reported consumption averaging 4W and peaking at 7W.
Full HD resolution and 60Hz refresh rate capabilityThe main appeal of the Eazeye Monitor 2.0 reflective LCD technology lies in visibility in bright environments.
Conventional laptop panels often wash out under direct sunlight, even when brightness is maximized.
In contrast, reflective LCD designs are meant to gain clarity from ambient light.
The manufacturer provides demonstration images suggesting that the Eazeye 2.0 maintains legibility outdoors where a standard display appears dim.
While this could make it practical as a business monitor for travel or fieldwork, actual performance may depend heavily on lighting conditions and user expectations.
From the perspective of installation, the device behaves much like a portable monitor, and its power is supplied through a separate USB-C connection.
The Eazeye Monitor 2.0 ships with HDMI and USB-C cables, a stand, and a power adapter. Users open the kickstand, adjust the tilt, and connect through either HDMI or USB-C for video input.
At 2.2kg and measuring just over 54cm in width, it remains light enough to move between desks or to pair with a laptop outdoors. There is also an audio jack that supports external speakers if needed.
The company positions the Eazeye 2.0 as an alternative to costly e-ink products.
Alternative models, such as the 23.5-inch DASUNG and BIGME color monitors, exceed $1,650, whereas this reflective LCD is listed at $999.
However, it only delivers a 1920x1080 resolution with a 60Hz refresh rate, which is lower than some premium e-ink options but higher in responsiveness.
For certain tasks like office work or casual use, that may be sufficient. But whether it can serve as a reliable monitor for video editing or as a primary business monitor is less certain, given its color reproduction limits and modest resolution.
The Eazeye Monitor 2.0 combines paper-like readability with reduced power draw, qualities that might suit users who work outdoors or require an energy-saving secondary screen.
Yet at nearly $1,000, it sits in an uncertain space between affordable portable displays and specialized e-ink panels. It may attract professionals seeking a niche tool, but broad adoption remains questionable.
Via CNX-Software
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- A $199 hacking device is reportedly being used to steal cars
- Specially-developed patches allow thieves to exploit security vulnerabilities
- Widespread attacks have affected Kia and Hyundai models in the past
A diminutive orange-and-white device, which costs just $199 in the US (around £150 / AU$310), is reportedly being used to remotely unlock modern vehicles.
An in-depth report by 404 Media found that underground hackers have developed and are now selling software patches that can be loaded onto the device to unlock all manner of cars, including those from major brands like Ford, Audi Volkswagen, Kia and many more.
The Flipper Zero is marketed as a "multi-tool device for geeks" and can be programmed to "explore any kind of access control system, RFID, radio protocols and debug hardware using GPIO (general-purpose input/output) pins", according to the company’s website. It's previously been used for everything from flipping TV channels in public places to confusing iPhones.
Much like the widely-reported 'Kia Boys' – a band of teenage hackers that gained notoriety for stealing Kias using just USB cables – the Flipper hack works by intercepting and cloning a vehicle’s key fob’s radio signal.
According to 404 Media, underground hackers have developed firmware that can be purchased for a fee of between $600 and $1000, uploaded to the device and then used to unlock a variety of vehicles.
The patches are currently limited to merely opening the vehicle, which presents its own risks, but individuals quoted in the report warn that it won’t be long before they can be developed to override any sort of security system to start and drive the modern cars away.
This Flipper is not so fabulous(Image credit: Flipper Zero)This isn’t the first time the Flipper Zero has hit the headlines, as there is an entire Reddit thread dedicated to pranksters remotely opening Tesla charge ports with their devices.
The Drive also reported on a YouTuber that managed to hack his Flipper to change traffic lights from red to green. Overall, they are very good at highlighting security vulnerabilities in many modern systems, but are so often used for nefarious means.
A worrying example is exploiting a flaw in today’s vehicles that increasingly eschew the relatively reliable key-and-lock for fancy remote fobs.
Relay attacks have plagued the likes of Jaguar Land Rover in the past, with older Range Rovers particularly vulnerable to the attacks, forcing owner’s insurance premiums through the roof.
In the US, local police forces have warned Kia and Hyundai owners to install kill switches or resort to steering locks after a 2022 Tik-Tok video revealed just how easy it is to steal a number of the brand’s vehicles.
As a result, groups like The Kia Boys emerged online, filming themselves stealing cars for internet views. A host of copycats have since followed suit and continue to cause problems.
Today’s automakers have been busy instating security patches to try and improve customer confidence, but it seems it is very difficult to stay ahead of the hackers.
Currently, the Flipper Zero patches have only been sold to a small number of users, but 404 Media warns that this could become a more widespread problem should they become open source or free to download.
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This week, it's wedding bells: successfully for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's real life engagement (yay), and not-so-successfully for Belly (Lola Tung) and Jeremiah's (Gavin Casalegno) called-off wedding in The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 episode 8.
It's the move we all saw coming, with Jeremiah admitting he's known about Belly's attraction to brother Conrad (Christopher Briney) from the very beginning. He's been waiting for her to bring it up, stating Belly cannot marry him if it's merely to cover up feelings she doesn't want to have. Belly immediately begs him to understand the classic chestnut 'but what we have is real!' – but her bachelorette party and, well, every other scene in the Prime Video show tells us otherwise.
Obviously, that's not been the only major news this week, though Swift and Kelce's engagement comes with a much better ring. The news was announced via a shared post on the pair's Instagram accounts, with the caption: "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married." If you've managed to avoid it, the internet has gone absolutely nuts with various teacher memes, ring dupes and where to get them, and much agreement that this will be America's version of a Royal wedding.
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So, what do I-do's have to do with one another? Thanks to The Summer I Turned Pretty's soundtrack history, coupled with season 3 episode 8 specifically, quite a lot. It was inevitable that the show was going to use more Taylor Swift songs in future scenes, but the choices for Belly and Jeremiah's wedding week were devastatingly perfect.
'Us' and 'Cardigan' are the Taylor Swift songs that headline The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3's wedding weekYes, there is an engagement ring somewhere on Belly's finger. (Image credit: Amazon Prime Video)Get ready to weep tears or sadness and joy simultaneously, people. It's incredible (and overdue) news that Jeremiah and Belly won't be getting hitched after all, but Amazon has opted to use Swift's ultimate tearjerker 'Cardigan' to soundtrack Jeremiah leaving Belly crying in her dressing room pre-ceremony, with only her mom on hand to comfort her.
But that's not the only dose of Swift we guess! 'Us', her collaboration with Gracie Abrams, is used earlier on in the episode (basically, when it was assumed there would still be a wedding). It's the perfect choice, and one I could certainly seeing playing in the background of Swift's own magical moment, though she chose 'High School' to go with her announcement.
Taylor Swift songs have a long history of being featured on The Summer I Turned Pretty episodes, including the week of the TS12 announcement, so the fact some have been chosen for season 3 episode 8 isn't a surprise. However, it's the choice of exact songs that have had me taken aback. Showrunner Jenny Han and her team not only vividly understand what the show's fans and scenes need, but their comprehension of exactly which song to pick from Swift's bulging back catalog never fails to miss. There's the right level of poignancy in every choice, and that's no mean feat.
My head is still spinning from the double dose of Taylor Swift-themed engagements this week, but while things likely won't involve vows of a ring in The Summer I Turned Pretty, we're not shot of the dastardly duo. There are three episodes of season 3 left to go, and I'll eat my hat if we won't be working through more of her albums. Especially given Belly has just spotted Conrad at the airport before boarding her flight to Paris... personally, I'd be queuing up something from 'Fearless'.
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- Neurophos develops photonic AI chips replacing electrons with light for efficiency
- Pilot with Terakraft aims to demonstrate sustainable ultra-efficient optical computing
- Single chip promises 100 GPUs performance using 1% energy consumption
An American startup is preparing to test an experimental processor which could deliver performance at a scale never before achieved on a single chip.
Neurophos, which was spun out of Duke University with backing from incubator Metacept, is partnering with Norwegian data center operator Terakraft to run a pilot of its optical AI inference platform in 2027.
Combining photonics with metamaterials to shrink optical modulators by a factor of 10,000x, the company’s technology uses optical systolic arrays that replace electrons with light, removing latency bottlenecks while running at clock speeds above 100GHz.
Overcoming energy wallsBy combining this with compute-in-memory architectures, Neurophos believes its chips could overcome the energy walls that limit conventional GPUs and TPUs.
Neurophos, which raised $7.2 million in late 2023, claims its technology will allow a single chip to deliver the compute power of 100 GPUs while using only 1% of the energy.
The planned collaboration will see Neurophos’ optical processing units deployed at Terakraft's green data center in Norway. Previously part of the Sauda I hydropower plant (decommissioned in 2008), the facility ranks as one of the most efficient in the world.
“By hosting Neurophos’ ultra-efficient optical chips in our green data center for select enterprise clients, we not only reduce our carbon footprint but also raise the bar for energy-efficient AI infrastructure,” said Giorgio Sbriglia, chairman of the board of Terakraft. “Our mission has always been to power the future responsibly, and this collaboration brings that vision to life.”
Patrick Bowen, Neurophos founder and CEO added, “Terakraft’s commitment to renewable energy and innovative technologies aligns perfectly with our mission to democratize high-performance AI. By deploying our 100x more efficient inference chips in Terakraft’s green data center, we’re proving that AI’s exponential growth can be achieved sustainably, together.”
If everything goes as planned, the pilot in Norway could mark an early step toward sustainable ultra-efficient AI hardware designed to handle future workloads at scale.
Neurophos claims that end-to-end simulations validate its technology’s performance, with a roadmap targeting exaflop-class computing on a single chip.
Via eeNews Europe
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Data centers are becoming the backbone of digital infrastructure, with vacancy rates in North America now at an all-time low of 2.3%, new JLL research has claimed.
Despite inventory reaching 15.5GW in mid-2025, the pace of absorption continues to outstrip available capacity.
This mismatch is fueled by surging reliance on AI, digital transformation, and cloud storage services, which have created a supply crunch across both established and emerging markets.
Demand rising faster than supplyJLL claims North America could see as much as $1 trillion in new data center development by 2030.
"There was a significant increase in the amount of capital deployed into data center projects under construction or reaching stabilization in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year,” said Carl Beardsley, Senior Managing Director, Data Center Leader, JLL Capital Markets.
“We’re seeing developments with long-term leases achieving up to 85% loan-to-cost from senior lenders at competitive spreads... North America could see $1 trillion of data center development between 2025 and 2030.”
Also, more than 100GW of colocation and hyperscale capacity is expected to break ground or come online within the next five years.
Though construction is rushed to meet rising demand, 73% of these projects are preleased, leaving limited flexibility for enterprises seeking new space.
Northern Virginia leads with a planned 5.9GW, followed by Phoenix at 4.2GW, Dallas-Fort Worth at 3.9GW, and Las Vegas/Reno at 3.5GW.
Secondary markets are also experiencing striking growth. Columbus has expanded 1,800% since 2020, while Austin/San Antonio has grown 500% from a smaller base over the same period.
This spread reflects developers seeking new opportunities as established hubs struggle with power constraints and rising costs.
“The days of build-it-and-they-will-come are long gone. What we’re seeing now is ‘commit-before-it’s-built-or-you-won’t-get-in,’” said Matt Landek, Division President, U.S. Data Center Work Dynamics and the lead of JLL’s Data Center Project Development and Services.
Power availability has become the defining challenge for data center development, as the average commercial electricity rates have risen nearly 30% since 2020, reaching 9.7 cents per kilowatt-hour.
Developers are increasingly targeting areas such as Salt Lake City and Denver, where rates remain below the national average.
Even so, the wait time for grid connections is now roughly four years, delaying projects and slowing the pace at which supply can meet demand.
Industry analysts argue power is now “the new real estate,” with access to affordable and reliable energy dictating where capacity can expand.
“Power has become the new real estate. With vacancy effectively at 0%, virtually all absorption is the result of preleasing with delivery times extending beyond 12 months,” said Andrew Batson, Head of U.S. Data Center Research at JLL.
“The market has been growing at a remarkable 20% CAGR since 2017, and our development pipeline data suggests this pace will continue through 2030, with the colocation market potentially expanding to 42GW of capacity.”
This bottleneck may prevent speculative overbuilding but also ensures that shortages will persist for years.
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- The iFi's Go Blu Air is a small battery-powered Bluetooth DAC
- Three-stage processing for optimal audio
- $129 / £129 / AU$229, available now
iFi has announced a new super-portable Bluetooth DAC, the iFi Go Blu Air. It's extremely small even by iFi's usual standards: if the firm's portable DACs get much smaller, they'll be able to sell them to ants.
The Go Blu Air may be small – it's only 5cm tall – but its specification isn't. It packs iFi's signature three-stage audio system and both 3.5mm and balanced 4.4mm headphone outs, with iFi's anti-crosstalk system on the 3.5mm output. And it puts out a very respectable 256mW of power, to connect to a range of the best wired headphones and best wired earbuds.
There's also an integrated microphone for your calls and your phone's digital assistant, and for wireless connectivity to your phone or other device, there's LDAC and aptX Adaptive as well as regular Bluetooth.
(Image credit: iFi Audio)iFi Go Blu Air: key features and pricingiFi likes to keep the Bluetooth processing and the audio processing separate to deliver the best possible audio, and to achieve that the Qualcomm QCC5144 Bluetooth 5.2 chipset handles Bluetooth reception and nothing else.
The audio data is processed by a hi-res Cirrus Logic MasterHiFi DAC, which in turn passes the signal onto a dual-mono amplifier.
According to iFi the amp circuitry features "discrete, high-grade components to maximize sonic purity – from TDK C0G and muRata multilayer capacitors, to custom OV Series operational amplifiers with ultra-low distortion (0.0001%)."
In addition to the DAC, iFi has added its own analog XBass and XSpace systems and given them hardware controls so you don't have to reach for your phone. There's also a combined volume control and navigation dial for the same reason.
At just 30g in weight this is a real go-anywhere DAC, and in a nice touch it comes with a magnetic clip that you can use to attach it to your jacket, bag or belt. And according to iFi you can expect a decent 10 hours between charges.
The iFi Go Blu Air is available now with a recommended price of $129 / £129 / AU$229.
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- Most firms have insider programs, but lack advanced behavioral analytics needed for early detection
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How organizations view insider risk is changing, according to a new report from Exabeam which claims insider threats have overtaken external attacks to become the number one security concern, and it’s mostly down to AI.
Nearly two thirds (64%) of respondents said they now see insiders, whether malicious or compromised, as a bigger danger than outside actors - and Generative AI is behind a rise in faster and stealthier attacks that are far harder to detect.
“Insiders aren’t just people anymore," warned Exabeam Chief AI and Product Officer, Steve Wilson. "They’re AI agents logging in with valid credentials, spoofing trusted voices, and making moves at machine speed. The question isn’t just who has access - it’s whether you can spot when that access is being abused.”
AI-enhanced phishing and social engineeringOver half of organizations reported an increase in insider incidents in the past year, with most expecting that growth to continue.
Government, manufacturing, and healthcare are among the sectors bracing for sharper rises, while Asia-Pacific and Japan are anticipating the biggest regional increases.
The Middle East region is the outlier here, with nearly one-third of organizations expecting a decline, something Exabeam suggests could be down to either stronger defenses or an underestimation of new AI risks.
AI-enhanced phishing and social engineering are now among the top insider tactics, able to adapt in real time and mimic trusted communications at scale.
Unauthorized use of generative AI makes the challenge facing firms even harder, with three-quarters of organizations reporting unapproved activity.
Technology, government, and financial services show the highest levels of concern.
Despite widespread adoption of AI in security tooling, insider threat programs remain a mixed bag, as Exabeam found while 88% of organizations have such programs in place, only 44% actually make use of user and entity behavior analytics.
“AI has added a layer of speed and subtlety to insider activity that traditional defenses weren’t built to detect,” said Kevin Kirkwood, CISO, Exabeam. “Security teams are deploying AI to detect these evolving threats, but without strong governance or clear oversight, it’s a race they’re struggling to win. This paradigm shift requires a fundamentally new approach to insider threat defense.”
Exabeam's report noted its findings "point to a clear and consistent challenge” in which “organizations are aware of insider threats, but most lack the visibility and cross-functional alignment needed to address them effectively.”
“As AI becomes more embedded in enterprise workflows, the emergence of AI agents adds a new layer of complexity. These agents are not inherently malicious, but their ability to act independently introduces risks that traditional controls may miss. To keep pace, organizations must evolve their insider threat strategies”, the report concludes.
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The news came from top insider Mark Gurman, who said, "A few weeks ago, Apple approached the search giant about making a version of its Gemini AI models."
Gurman even said Google was developing this custom model right now with Apple's involvement, pointing towards the potential for a Google Gemini-powered, Apple Intelligence-branded Siri.
As TechRadar's Senior AI Writer, I test out all of the best AI models, and Google Gemini is up there with my favorite chatbots on the market.
Apple's AI strategy has been underwhelming, to say the least, but reports of the Cupertino-based firm bringing in Google to superpower Apple Intelligence could be the best thing to happen to the iPhone in years.
Here are five reasons why I really hope Apple adds Google Gemini to Siri.
1. Gemini Live is best in class(Image credit: Future)AI voice assistants are everywhere these days, yet we're still waiting for Apple to truly supercharge Siri with Apple Intelligence.
While OpenAI's ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode is good, it falls short of Google's Gemini Live, which I believe is the best AI-powered voice assistant on smartphones at the moment.
I like Gemini Live so much, in fact, that I've assigned the voice assistant to my iPhone 16 Pro Max's Action button, using it frequently instead of activating Siri on my device.
If Apple is looking to power Siri through an AI model from another tech giant, then Gemini Live is proof that Google is the perfect partner to do so.
Apple has a ready-made Siri replacement staring it in the face, and all it needs is some swanky branding and compliance with Apple's strict privacy vision.
2. Gemini reads your email and calendar already(Image credit: Getty Images)One of the best ways to use Gemini at the moment is by asking it questions based on your other Google services, such as Gmail and Google Calendar.
Adding Gemini into Siri would allow iPhone users to ask questions about these incredibly popular services, taking us one step closer towards the AI personal assistant everyone hopes for.
Considering the AI model is already able to tap into Google services, you'd expect it to be relatively easy for Apple and Google to offer similar abilities with Apple's most popular apps, such as Mail, Notes, and Calendar.
When Apple revealed Apple Intelligence last year, Siri was able to listen to your requests and implement them across iOS. Gemini basically does that on Android already, so why not allow it to do the same on iPhone?
3. A smooth transitionThe AI options available are endless, so having some parity between iPhone and Android would actually be a great thing for smartphone users.
Think about it, Gemini powers the AI in the best flagship Android devices like the Samsung S25 and the Google Pixel 10. But what if a similar experience was bundled into every iPhone, just with a little bit more Apple polish?
I'd love to use Gemini as my go-to AI assistant on my iPhone, and quite frankly, I already do. However, having it built into Siri would make it feel even more at home on iPhone, and best yet, for consumers, it means the switch to Android or vice versa, from an AI perspective, would be incredibly smooth.
4. It's ready to goI don't know about you, but I'm bored of waiting for a new version of Siri that's capable of what I want from a voice assistant.
And quite frankly, the thought of purchasing an iPhone 17 without any Siri improvements makes me feel a bit sour towards the upcoming iPhone.
Gemini works, and it's already good to go, so adding implementation into Siri and powering Apple's voice assistant with Google's hard work would mean an intelligent Siri sooner rather than later.
Currently, I have no hope for an AI-powered Siri by the end of the year, and quite honestly, that's a real disappointment, considering I bought the iPhone 16 Pro Max with the promise of "AI for the rest of us."
If Apple opted to use Gemini, we could get the AI Siri we've wanted for what feels like an eternity very soon, and that's only a good thing for Apple users who are getting impatient waiting for a voice assistant that knows what year it is.
5. There's already a fruitful partnership(Image credit: Shutterstock)Google and Apple have been working together for a very long time, with Google Search as the default search engine on Safari.
That relationship could be in jeopardy with a multi-billion-dollar antitrust case soon to be decided in the US. Following that lawsuit, there could be a big shift in iPhone's moving forward, and it might require new agreements between the two companies.
Could AI and Gemini be at the forefront of the discussions? Gurman says the companies haven't discussed this matter yet, but he believes that "if Apple and Google come to an agreement, it would be the basis of a new arrangement around search as well."
Apple might choose to steer clear of using a Gemini AI model to power Apple Intelligence, but considering what we've seen so far, I hope Tim Cook and co are at least contemplating it.
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