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- 1Siri's Tidal support highlights an Android gap●Siri will play music from Tidal on # iOS , but Gemini can't do the same on # Android . This makes iOS objectively superi
Users are pointing out that Siri on iOS can play music from Tidal via voice commands, while Google's Gemini assistant cannot do the same on Android. The complaint is that the workaround—building a custom IFTTT applet—is unreasonably complicated for such a basic task. The exchange is sparking debate about whether platform-specific app integrations make one mobile ecosystem better than the other.
- 2Google begins phasing out Assistant in favor of Gemini●Google has started killing Assistant on phones in favor of Gemini Bad news if you're still holding on to Google Assistan
Google has begun shutting down its Google Assistant on phones, replacing it with the Gemini AI assistant. Reports indicate users holding on to Assistant are losing access as the company pushes its AI successor onto Android devices. The move marks a major shift in Google's mobile voice and AI strategy.
- 3Google expands Gemini Skills to free accounts as Gems phase out●Gemini Skills are expanding to free accounts as Google prepares to sunset Gems Google won't rob you of your Gems once th
Google is rolling out its Gemini Skills feature to free accounts while preparing to retire Gems, the custom AI assistant tool. Existing Gems will reportedly be converted into Skills rather than deleted, so users won't lose their custom setups. The move makes the newer Skills capability available to all Gemini users, not just paying subscribers.
- 4Google Gemini overlay upgrades spotted in early look●Here’s your first glimpse at Google Gemini’s overlay upgrades A future Gemini update could make your recent chats and ot
A first look at Google Gemini's upcoming overlay changes shows recent chats and other key tools could soon be directly accessible through the overlay. The details come from an APK teardown of a future Gemini update, suggesting the assistant is set to become quicker to navigate on Android devices.
- 5Google resists opening up Android AI and Search●Google is pushing back against opening up Android AI and Search Google would really rather keep the keys to its kingdom.
Google is fighting efforts to force it to open up its Android AI assistant and Search services to rivals, launching an appeal against regulators' demands. The company argues that being required to share its technology would undermine its business, while critics say it is trying to preserve a dominant position. Observers see the case as a test of how far regulators can go in loosening Big Tech's grip on AI and search markets.
- 6Google says vulnerability disclosures doubled to 10,000 a month●Google: Vulnerability disclosures double to 10,000 per month as AI fuels exploitation
Google reports that publicly disclosed software vulnerabilities have doubled to around 10,000 per month, a surge it links to the rapid spread of AI-assisted exploitation and faster attack tools. The figures highlight growing strain on security teams and the software industry as the volume and speed of reported flaws outpace defenders' ability to patch them.
- 7Apple's smarter 'LLM Siri' reportedly delayed to iOS 19●'LLM Siri' aims to rival ChatGPT — but don’t expect it until iOS 19
Apple is developing a large language model-based overhaul of Siri intended to make the assistant competitive with ChatGPT. Reports indicate the upgraded voice assistant will not ship until iOS 19, meaning users will have to wait roughly another year. The delay underscores how far Apple lags rivals in generative AI despite heavy investment.