By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) A new rumor suggests Apple wants to make Siri more conversational by making it use a large language model backend similar to ChatGPT and AI rivals, but it won’t be ready until 2026.Siri could get an LLM backend in 2026When Apple was first rumored to be tackling artificial intelligence, one thing that was repeated often — Apple would not release a chatbot. The idea that users would converse with Siri in the same way they did with ChatGPT was seemingly off the table for the launch.Since then, a lot has changed, and according to a report from Bloomberg, Apple has begun work on an LLM-based Siri that might debut in iOS 19 in early 2026. This report lines up with AppleInsider’s earlier exclusive on Apple AI testing tools that point to Siri becoming more tied to Apple’s AI features. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (AppleInsider Staff) Apple’s M4 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro is on sale for $2,199, that’s $300 off the price of a brand new notebook with its latest generation of Apple Silicon.Save $300 on this M4 MacBook ProIt’s only been available a matter of weeks, but the 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M4 Pro chip is already being discounted as part of the pre-Black Friday sales. In offers from Amazon and Best Buy, you can secure the portable powerhouse for hundreds of dollars less than the launch price.Buy for $2,199 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Billie Eilish has been named the Apple Music Artist of the Year for 2024, celebrating a year defined by chart-topping music, award-winning film soundtracks, and record-breaking performances.Apple Music named Billie Eilish its 2024 Artist of the YearApple Music has named Billie Eilish its 2024 Artist of the Year, highlighting a year of achievements for the singer-songwriter. Her third album, Hit Me Hard And Soft, earned widespread acclaim. The album topped Apple Music’s all-genre chart in 138 countries.Eilish’s influence in 2024 went beyond her music. Her song What Was I Made For? from the Barbie movie soundtrack earned her an Academy Award and two additional Grammys. She also performed Birds of a Feather at the summer games’ closing ceremony, making headlines and driving record Shazam activity. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Satechi has announced its new Mac mini Stand & Hub, a pint-sized hub with a card reader, a NVMe Enclosure — and which brings back USB-A ports.Satechi’s new Mac mini M4 Stand & HubApple introduced the new M4 Mac mini in October. The diminutive desktop has shrunk even further, now with a five-by-five-inch footprint.To welcome the new Mac mini to the lineup, Satechi has created a hub that pairs perfectly with it — the Mac mini M4 Stand & Hub. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew Orr) Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 now let users in France test their hearing and reduce loud noises, but the hearing aid feature is stuck in regulatory limbo.AirPods ProApple has introduced new health-focused capabilities for the AirPods Pro 2, including a hearing test and loud sound reduction. However, a critical feature — hearing aid functionality — remains unavailable in France due to regulatory restrictions.In September 2024, the company introduced new auditory features for its AirPods Pro series, coinciding with the launch of the iPhone 16. These updates aim to enhance hearing protection and provide corrective support for users with varying auditory needs. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Just ahead of its Black Friday promotion that begins on November 29, 2024, Apple has revealed that it will yet again be offering bundled gift cards — even as other firms offer actual discounts.Apple’s Black Friday promotion starts on November 29 — image credit: AppleOnce more, Apple’s Black Friday offering sees no discounts on any items. Instead, buyers of certain products get an Apple Gift Card ranging between $25 and $200 toward their next Apple purchase.It has to be that the card is used against some future Apple purchase, so there are time when this can be useful. If you already know, for instance, that you are going to buy two items, you can get the gift card and use it as a discount on the second item. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says it will apply rigorous oversight to Big Tech payment systems such as Apple Pay.Apple Pay on an Apple WatchThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently fined Apple and Goldman Sachs a $90 million penalty over disputed Apple Card payments. However, it has long argued that digital wallet systems such as Apple Pay should be regulated like credit cards and banks are.According to Reuters, the CFPB has now said it will step up its supervision of Big Tech companies. While CFPB did not name companies, it outlined plans for its oversight of payment apps and platforms. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Apple has argued in court that the Department of Justice’s case against it is baseless, while the DOJ says prove it at trial.The Department of Justice case will hang over Apple for yearsAs expected, Apple made its case to US District Judge Julien Neals in Newark, New Jersey, on Wednesday, November 21, 2024. Its lawyers are seeking a dismissal of the antitrust accusations that it has consistently decried since the Department of Justice (DOJ) brought it in March 2024.Now according to Bloomberg, both sides have presented their argument over whether the case should continue. Apple attorney Devora Allon said: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Amazon’s official Black Friday Deals Week event starts now and we have live coverage of today’s best Apple deals, including new low prices on M4 Macs, the 2024 iPad mini 7, current Apple Watch models and more.Amazon’s Black Friday deals on Apple start now.Black Friday is happening now at both Amazon and Best Buy, and we’re monitoring the Apple space closely so you can save the most money on your holiday shopping. From M4 MacBook and Mac mini discounts to the cheapest Apple Watch Series 10 prices we’ve seen this season, there are a number of bargains worth considering when choosing gifts for loved ones.Shop Amazon’s BF Sale Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (AppleInsider Staff) If you want the Apple Studio Display, you should consider getting it now, as it’s currently available at a massive $300 discount.Save $300 on the Apple Studio DisplayThe Apple Studio Display offers consumers an Apple-designed screen for their Mac, without necessarily paying the high price of the Pro Display XDR. If you’re quick, that price can be even less.Buy for $1,299.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
