Q&A with Mark Gurman on the iPhone Duo, breaking Apple news, new AI-native devices, Tim Cook staying as executive chair, John Ternus, Johny Srouji, and more (Nilay Patel/The Verge)
Today, I'm talking with Mark Gurman, who is the world's best-sourced Apple reporter — both as Bloomberg's chief Apple correspondent …
Mark Gurman, a well-known Apple reporter, recently participated in a Q&A session. The conversation covered various topics, including the iPhone Duo and new AI-native devices.
A recent development at Apple involves a settlement over claims that the company failed to deliver an AI-upgraded Siri. Eligible iPhone owners in the US can now submit a claim for a payout. According to The Verge, those who purchased an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model between specific dates may receive an estimated $25 per device, which could increase to $95 depending on the number of claims filed.
A new version of Siri, referred to as Siri AI, was launched this month as part of iOS 27, according to 9to5Mac. This updated Siri is rolling out gradually to users via a waitlist and is labelled as a ‘beta’. It offers improved capabilities, such as answering questions with access to rich knowledge, searching through messages and notes, and taking action based on on-screen content with onscreen awareness.
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