Apple adds Google Gemini coding assistant in Xcode 26.6 update
Apple has released Xcode 26.6, adding support for a third coding assistant to the company’s integrated development environment software.
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Siri AI is powered by Gemini models, but is not Gemini – what does that mean?
We know that Siri AI and other Apple Intelligence features are powered by Google’s Gemini models, but Apple has been at pains to point out that this is not the same as running Gemini on iPhone.
While there are still some unknowns, a far clearer picture is emerging about exactly what all of this means …
Read MoreThe better way to use Gemini on the Mac
Back in April, Google joined OpenAI and Anthropic in offering a dedicated Mac app for its AI chatbot software. Two months later, it’s clear that Gemini for Mac isn’t as good as it could be.
Read MoreGoogle launches Gemini AI Mac app, here’s what it offers
Google’s Gemini AI app is a constant top three iPhone app in the App Store. Starting today, Gemini is available as a dedicated Mac app as well.
Read MoreDespite everything, a Siri chatbot does seem the right way to go
A report yesterday said that we will see a Siri chatbot as part of iOS 27, despite the company previously dismissing this idea.
If accurate, this will see the company adopt a two-stage strategy to finally giving the new Siri the smarts it has long lacked …
Read MoreGemini Personal Intelligence previews what we can expect from the new Siri
The long-awaited launch of the new AI-powered Siri now looks much closer thanks to Apple’s partnership with Google. The company this week confirmed reports that many Siri features will be powered by Google’s Gemini models.
We already knew some of the features we could expect from AI Siri thanks to the announcements at WWDC 2024 and a now-deleted iPhone 16 ad – and the launch of Gemini Personal Intelligence has now effectively provided a working preview …
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