Siri

When Apple advertised its new iPhone 16 lineup in 2024, it emphasized how the models were optimized for AI features such as an enhanced Siri that could act as an intelligent agent. When the phones did arrive, Apple Intelligence wasn’t yet ready; its first features didn’t arrive until iOS 18.1, five weeks later. According to the proposed settlement, “Apple allegedly saturated the market with deceptive ads, inducing consumers to purchase iPhones based on the promise of certain enhanced Siri features.” Some features of Apple Intelligence did ship soon after the introduction of the iPhone 16 and i

Most buyers should wait — at least if buying brand new. The current HomePod mini still works well for music, timers, Intercom, and Apple Home control. It can also form a stereo pair, though the existing and next-generation models may not pair with each other. But $129 is a substantial price for hardware introduced almost six years ago. With a replacement reportedly nearly ready, buying today means potentially missing the faster chip, new Siri experience, improved sound, and upgraded connectivity. A discounted current model could still make sense for expanding an existing setup. At Apple’s full