First iOS 26.5, macOS 26.5 developer betas now available for testing
… However, it now seems that any major changes to the digital assistant will surface in June as part of WWDC announcements. …
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Apple executive: 'We don't do AI for AI's sake'
… Apple's latest attempt at modernizing its virtual assistant was the star of the show at WWDC 2026. …
How Samsung SmartThings is embracing Matter on Smart Home Insider
… Details are light, but it seems Netflix is working on its own voice assistant. The new AI voice assistant would live in the Netflix app and help users find new content to watch. …
MAMI's iPhone short films make a stronger case for indie filmmaking
… Apple& 039;s argument is more convincing because it no longer treats smartphones as direct replacements for high-end cinema cameras. …
Apple says new Siri due with advent of iOS 27
… At that time, Apple believed that while the revamped personal assistant may not make it to the iOS 18 launch, it most certainly would be out before the year was over. …
iPhone 17e teardown shows you can switch most parts with an iPhone 16e
… In testing just that, the teardown discovered the system registers the transposed parts fine, with the Repair Assistant configuring most elements without issue. …
Smart glasses race heats up as Apple prepares late-2026 entry
… Apple has been working toward a more capable assistant with deeper context and conversational abilities. …
Even the MacBook Neo can't save Apple from repairability complaints
… Acknowledging Apple has made "real progress" when it comes to parts pairing, including the Repair Assistant in iOS 18. This was a "meaningful shift" in policy that moved away from requiring Apple& 039;s authorization for simple repairs and parts replacement. …
How to buy a used Mac and not get ripped off
… When in doubt, plan for replacement costs. …
Sonos Play review: Sonos is back with the Goldilocks of portable speakers
… There's a Fairfield microphone array on the speaker, used for either Amazon Alexa or the brand's own digital assistant. I use neither, but I did test out the Sonos one. The Sonos assistant was okay, and preferable over Alexa, but I wish it had Siri built in. …