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* Apple & Google Collaboration: Apple is collaborating with Google, using Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology as the foundation for the next generation of apple Foundation Models.These models will power future Apple Intelligence features.
* Privacy: Apple Intelligence will continue to run on Apple devices and servers, maintaining Apple’s focus on privacy.
* Siri Update: A more personalized Siri is expected with iOS 26.4 in march or April 2026, after a delay. This new Siri will have better contextual understanding, on-screen awareness, and deeper app integration (example given: understanding flight and reservation info from Mail/Messages).
* Gemini’s Role in Existing Features: It’s currently unclear if Gemini will be used to enhance existing Apple Intelligence features like Writing tools, Image Playground, and Notification Summaries.
* iOS 26 Adoption: Adoption of iOS 26 is unusually slow, with only 15-16% of iPhones running any version of it as of January 2026.
Other News Briefly mentioned:
* new MacBooks: Four new MacBook models are expected in 2026.
* iPhone 18 Pro: Highlights 10 reasons to wait for the iPhone 18 Pro.
* New Emoji: New emoji (Squinting Face, Pickle, lighthouse) are coming to iOS with Emoji 18.0 in september 2026.
* Home App Upgrade: Apple is reminding users to upgrade the Home app.
* App Store Concerns: Senators are asking Apple and Google to remove X and Grok apps due to concerns about generated images.
* iPhone Fold Display: The iPhone Fold will use new display technology (CoE) that could lead to brighter, thinner displays in future iPhones like the iPhone Air 2.
