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Apple may be leaning even more on Google as it tries to catch up in AI.
Earlier this year, Bloomberg reported that Apple was looking to host the much-delayed new Siri models on Google servers,
Still, Apple isn’t completely steering clear of Apple-branded AI hype. Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing unnamed sources, that Apple is working on three AI-powered wearables, including smart glasses, new AirPods, and a wearable pendant. Each of the products is expected to connect to the iPhone and include cameras to help power the AI features.
After several weeks of testing, Apple today released Xcode 26.3, an update that allows developers to use tools like Anthropic's Claude Agent and OpenAI's Codex for app creation directly in Xcode. With support for agentic coding,
In fiscal 2025, Apple allocated $12.72 billion on capital expenditures likely tied to AI. That's far less than others.
Apple is accelerating development of three new wearable devices, a category also being pursued by OpenAI and Meta Platforms.
Apple's own cloud servers for its new AI are largely unused. The company might lease more capacity from Google. This comes as Apple Intelligence and a revamped Siri are set to launch. Apple confirms Google Gemini will power parts of Siri.
Apple will reportedly focus on computer vision to make AI gadgets that sound a lot like other, existing, AI gadgets.
According to a report, Apple will rethink its AI approach for developers. Core ML is followed by "Core AI" – with more modern methods.
Apple reportedly has several AI wearables in the works, with a new AirPods Pro 3 model with IR cameras expected to be the first.
Australia could soon force the Apple App Store to remove AI apps that let users access adult or violent content without age verification.