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- 06:10 pmApple is working to make the next-gen Siri handle multiple commands at once
Macworld It seems sort of obvious, but a modern AI assistant should be able to handle being asked to do more than one thing at a time. You should be able to say, “Make a calendar appointment for my haircut at 5 pm and send a text to my wife letting her know I’ll be home late that day.” But it’s not something Siri can do now, and it’s not exactly trivial to make an AI assistant properly parse out requests into multiple actions. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple is currently testing such a feature. It is intended to be a part of the big Siri overhaul in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27. The report says users will be able to combine multiple requests, like “check the weather, create a calendar appointment, and send a message,” into a single prompt. That this is even news shows how far behind Apple is in the AI assistant space. Modern chatbots and assistants handle this sort of thing already, and Apple is currently just testing it for an update not expected to reach all their users until this fall at the earliest. Apple’s new Siri will be powered by an entire new foundation model, which uses Google’s Gemini technology at its core. It will allegedly include the features promised, but not delivered, as part of iOS 18—understanding of personal context, the ability to see and react to what is on screen, and the ability to take hundreds of different actions within apps. It’s also said to be a full chatbot, with an interface that will let you see past chats and commands and reference them. The new Siri should also extend the Siri Extensions feature, currently limited to just ChatGPT, so that users can additionally use other AI assistants installed through the App Store. Gurman also says Apple is testing a new system keyboard that advances autocorrect, although perhaps not in the way most users are hoping. The keyboard will suggest alternate words or phrases, similar to Grammarly and other tools. The Bloomberg report says a final decision on whether or not to release that keyboard has not yet been made.06:09 pmGet ready to celebrate Apple’s 50th with the perfect playlist
This story is part of 9to5Mac’s series celebrating Apple’s 50th anniversary. It’s certainly not news that Apple has made tremendous contributions to the music industry. But what’s often overlooked is its role as a tastemaker in the music space, not just changing the way songs are bought and sold but what people are actually listening to. I’ve compiled a comprehensive, but curated playlist of some of the best songs that Apple has used in commercials, product introductions, events, and more. You can stream it or add it to your library on Apple Music. But I also wanted to acknowledge a few songs that were made particularly iconic thanks to their inclusion in Apple marketing materials over the years. more…06:08 pmApple Vision Pro users will be able to experience NASA’s Artemis II launch in immersive video | Mac Daily NewsApple Vision Pro users will be able to experience NASA’s Artemis II launch in immersive video
NASA’s Artemis program is about to get the cinematic treatment it deserves — and Apple Vision Pro owners are in for an unforgettable ride… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:02 pmApple’s Siri overhaul targets more natural, multistep queries
Apple is upgrading Siri so the voice assistant can handle multiple requests at once. It's part of giving the voice assistant some smarts. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:57 pmPaul McCartney headlining Apple’s 50th anniversary bash at Apple Park tonight
Paul McCartney is officially set to perform at Apple Park in celebration of Apple’s 50th anniversary. The legendary artist was spotted sound checking yesterday evening at Apple’s headquarters ahead of the gig set to take place later tonight … more…05:40 pmNASA Artemis II launch getting the Apple Vision Pro immersive video treatment
Cosmic Perspective is filming NASA's Artemis II Moon mission launch in Apple Immersive Video to create a flagship experience for Apple Vision Pro.Apple Vision Pro NASA plans to send Artemis II on a roughly 10-day flight around the Moon, marking the first crewed mission in the Artemis program. Cosmic Perspective has set up specialized Blackmagic immersive cameras at the Florida launch site to capture the event.Apple's immersive format uses 180-degree stereoscopic video and spatial audio to place viewers inside a scene, unlike traditional video. Recording a rocket launch with this format recreates the scale and intensity of liftoff for viewers. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:30 pmSonos releases two new products, including $299 portable AirPlay 2 speaker
Update 3/31: The Sonos Play and Sonos Era 100 SL are now available. Remember that leaked Sonos speaker from just over a week ago? It’s now official, and there’s a second new Sonos product announced today too. more…05:01 pmBerkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffett on Apple sale: ‘I sold it too soon’
Warren Buffett, when asked about his decision to trim Berkshire Hathaway's Apple position, the Oracle of Omaha offered a characteristically… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:53 pmIran warns major tech companies, including Apple, could become regional targets
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps added 18 major U.S. companies to its list of possible targets, following Tuesday's deadly strikes on Iranian citizens.Apple Dubai Mall, an Apple store in the region | Image credit: AppleThe companies named included major tech players like Apple, Cisco, Google, IBM, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla. Employees and residents in the region have been told to evacuate and seek shelter at locations at least one kilometer away from central offices, or in Apple's case, retail stores.In a post on its Telegram App, seen by CBS News, the IRGC accused the companies of acting like spies. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:38 pmImproved Siri will understand multiple commands in a single sentence
Apple is reportedly now testing a feature for the forthcoming revamp of Siri that will allow users to ask several things at once.Siri could turn into a chatbot with iOS 27Back in 2023, Apple added the ability for Siri to take back to back commands, asking one after another without pausing to say "Siri," or "Hey, Siri." Now according to Bloomberg, the expected reworking of Siri with Apple Intelligence will go much further.Specifically, users will no longer have to ask Siri to do something, then pause and ask for something else. So a sentence such as "Start a timer for 15 minutes, then tell me what the weather is," should work. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:27 pmiOS 27 might give iPhone’s keyboard a new autocorrect feature
iOS 27 is set to be packed with AI upgrades, headlined by the new Siri app. But a Bloomberg report today says iOS 27 might also upgrade the iPhone’s keyboard with a new autocorrect feature. more…04:23 pmNew Siri multitasking upgrade detailed in latest iOS 27 report
Siri may not be any better in iOS 26.5 beta, but we’re continuing to learn a lot more about iOS 27’s version. Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg that Apple is developing an upgrade to Siri that will improve its multitasking abilities. more…04:12 pmFuture iPhones could feature a breathalyzer that spots high cholesterol
You can smell a lot more than alcohol on someone's breath. Apple is researching how to get that analysis done in your own home with a series of iPhone health sensors that you breathe over.Future iPhones and other Apple devices could include a breathalyzerApple has a thing for breath. Previous patent applications have shown that the company wants to add breath detection to Apple Vision Pro, and to use how you breathe to help with sleep tracking.Now it's been granted a patent called "Electronic devices with breath sensing systems." It's technology for any number of different types of device, but the drawings imply an iPhone. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:10 pmNASA’s Artemis II launch to be filmed in Apple Vision Pro immersive video
NASA’s Artemis II mission around the Moon is currently scheduled to launch tomorrow, April 1, and Apple Vision Pro users will be glad to hear it’s being captured in immersive video for a future release. more…04:01 pmApple’s H2-powered AirPods Max 2 could get even better with future software updates | Mac Daily NewsApple’s H2-powered AirPods Max 2 could get even better with future software updates
Apple's new AirPods Max 2 deliver even better Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), elevated sound quality, and intelligent features… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:00 pmAirPods Max 2 H2 chip upgrade leaves plenty of headroom for upgrades
In a new interview, Apple execs talk about how and why the AirPods Max 2 update significantly boost its performance. The ultimate aim is making future models only limited by acoustic physics.AirPods Max 2Apple's update to the AirPods Max 2 are what we would call a spec-bump update. As detailed in our review, the new model looks exactly like the previous one, but with all of its changes being internal.It's a reuse of a five-year-old design with no real exterior improvements, but a change in its processing capabilities. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:46 pmWarren Buffett made over $100B on Apple stock, says he sold too soon
Famed investor Warren Buffett has been regularly selling off Apple stock, but now believes he should have held onto it — even if he wouldn't buy more right now.Tim Cook and Warren Buffett in Apple Park — image credit: AppleBuffett's Berkshire Hathaway firmed most recently sold Apple stocks in February 2026, in what has been a series of sell-offs. Speaking to CNBC, the investor implied that was a mistake, even if he remains sanguine about it."I sold it too soon, but I bought it even sooner, so yeah," he said, "I think we've made over $100 billion in that pre-tax." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:43 pmDeals – Last Day Big Spring Sale: MacBook up to $300 off, AirPods Pro 3/Max 2, iPad, Apple Watch $300 off, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals – Last Day Big Spring Sale: MacBook up to $300 off, AirPods Pro 3/Max 2, iPad, Apple Watch $300 off, more
This is it folks, the final day of the 2026 Amazon Big Spring Sale has arrived. The deals are still flying with price drops on AirPods Pro 3 and the return of the AirPods Max 2 pre-order deal (here’s our hands-on review), but we have also featured this 1TB M5 MacBook Pro that launched at $1,799 and is now $250 less than that alongside your last shot at the Big Spring MacBook deals with up to $300 in savings. We are also still tracking as much as $300 off Apple Watch models and Big Spring iPad deals from $299. There are also loads of accessories and much more waiting below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more…03:35 pmAmazon's Big Spring Sale ends today, grab best deals on 2026 MacBooks, AirPods Max 2, iPads & more | AppleInsiderAmazon's Big Spring Sale ends today, grab best deals on 2026 MacBooks, AirPods Max 2, iPads & more
Amazon's Big Spring Sale ends today, and new MacBooks, AirPods Max 2, iPads, MagSafe chargers, and even storage solutions for World Backup Day are on sale.Save up to 40 percent on Apple gear during the Big Spring Sale - Image credit: AmazonAmazon's Big Spring Sale ends today and numerous Apple deals are likely to end as the month comes to a close. Grab steeper discounts on new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros, along with AirPods Max 2 that officially release on April 1. We've broken down our top picks by category, but you can jump straight to the sale via the button below or compare prices on Apple products in our Apple Price Guides.Shop Amazon's Big Spring Sale Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:22 pmToday in Apple history: First iPad reviews hail a true game-changer
On March 31, 2010, the world got its first sense of how the original iPad measured up. With the first iPad reviews, a star was born. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)