Apple has reportedly abandoned plans to launch a standalone AI-powered “personal health coach,” according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The strategic pivot follows a recent internal reorganization where Services Chief Eddy Cue took over the company’s health division. Read: iPhone 17e to retain $599 entry price with major internals boost Unofficially dubbed “Health+,” the unannounced service…
Apple is preparing to allow voice-controlled AI apps from other companies in CarPlay, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The change represents a strategic shift for Apple, which until now has only allowed its own Siri assistant as a voice-control option. With this move, users will be able to query…
Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Inc., during the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference at Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California, on June 9, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Apple said it’s introducing agentic coding into its flagship coding tool called Xcode, throwing its weight behind one of the hottest trends in Silicon…
Apple has acquired Q.ai, an Israeli start-up working on artificial intelligence technology for audio. Apple did not disclose terms of the deal for Q.ai, which was backed by venture capital firms Matter Venture Partners, Kleiner Perkins, Spark Capital, Exor and GV, formerly known as Google Ventures. The deal valued the start-up at about US$1.6-billion, according…
Apple shared its latest quarterly financial results, revealing a period of unprecedented growth that CEO Tim Cook described as “simply staggering.” For the quarter ending December 27, 2025, the tech giant reported a total revenue of nearly $143.76 billion, marking the biggest quarter in the company’s history. Read: Everything we know about the upcoming iPhone…
Apple has significantly bolstered its artificial intelligence ambitions by acquiring the Israel-based startup Q.ai. While Apple has not officially disclosed the financial terms, reports from the Financial Times value the transaction at nearly $2 billion. If confirmed, this would represent Apple’s second-largest acquisition in history, eclipsed only by the $3 billion purchase of Beats in…
Siri might finally be trading its “I found this on the web” responses for some actual intelligence. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is preparing to unveil a revitalized Siri in late February, showcasing the first fruits of its high-profile partnership with Google. This “new” Siri will reportedly leverage Google Gemini to offer advanced, chatbot-style…
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is officially expanding its reach to the Apple ecosystem, with an Apple Arcade Edition scheduled for release on February 5th. Developed through a collaboration between Behaviour Interactive and Firaxis Games, this latest entry in the iconic strategy franchise allows subscribers to experience the full depth of empire-building on their preferred Apple…
Global smartphone shipments rose 2% year on year in 2025, lifted by stronger demand and economic momentum in emerging markets, Counterpoint Research said on Monday. Apple led the market with a 20% share, the largest among the top five brands, supported by solid demand in emerging and mid-sized markets and strong sales of the iPhone…
Apple is joining forces with Google to power its artificial intelligence features, including a major Siri upgrade later this year, the tech giants said on Monday. The multi-year partnership will lean on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology for future Apple foundational models, according to a statement obtained by CNBC’s Jim Cramer. “After careful evaluation,…
