Apple Intelligence shows up in China early, then gets shut down fast

Apple Intelligence briefly appeared on iPhones in China before vanishing, revealing how close Apple is on software and how far it still has to go with regulatory approval.

Apple is opening Siri to pick AI models, but there’s only only that makes sense to me 

Siri might become a flexible front-end that can tap into any AI model. Between ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, one clearly makes more sense than the others, and it’s not the one Apple chose first.

Apple’s HomePad might snap onto your wall like a MagSafe puck

A leaker who saw an actual prototype says Apple’s rumored HomePad smart display could feature a MagSafe-like magnetic mount for attaching to walls.
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Apple is prepping new iPads for 2026, but you shouldn’t expect any fireworks

Apple’s 2026 iPads sound like chip upgrades first, with Apple Intelligence as the main reason to wait. If you want a redesign, don’t count on it, but performance and AI support may matter.
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The AI Race is so hot that chatbot users are getting paid in real cash, iPhones, and TVs

Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu are handing out billions in cash and prizes to attract chatbot users, highlighting how fierce China’s AI race has become in 2026.
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‘After years of waiting, iPhone users deserve nothing less’: 5 things Gemini-powered Siri needs to do to save Apple from AI irrelevance

Siri has been the iPhone’s biggest frustration for years, but a massive new partnership between Apple and Google is about to change that.

Your iPhone’s Siri upgrade may be tied to iOS 26.4

Apple is preparing to demo a rebuilt Siri in late February, ahead of an iOS 26.4 beta next month. The upgrade leans on Gemini, runs on Private Cloud Compute, and targets a spring rollout.
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