Apple has pushed the fourth beta of iOS 27 to developers, focusing on testing a major Siri AI upgrade. The new version introduces enhanced natural language processing, multi-turn dialogue support, and cross-app operations, marking Apple’s acceleration in the AI race.
Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over delayed Siri AI features. The suit accused Apple of overpromising on Siri AI capabilities announced at WWDC 2024, with many promised features yet to materialize. Under the settlement, eligible US iPhone users may receive compensation. Apple denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid prolonged litigation. The case highlights growing legal risks for tech companies making bold AI claims. ...
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple plans to introduce three new AI-powered editing features to the Photos app in iOS 27, along with a new ‘Siri Mode’ in the Camera app, significantly upgrading its visual AI capabilities.