Episode Details

They weren't unexpected, but they were still surprises -- and they both leave us with so many questions: Google Gemini is coming to Apple Intelligence, and Apple Creator Studio is bring brilliant apps at a price.

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Links from the Show:

• Setapp Mobile EU app store, CleanMyMac Business both close down for good
• Google Gemini tech will be used in the all-new Siri after major Apple AI deal
• Google confirms that it won't get Apple user data in new Siri deal
• Gemini-trained Apple Intelligence will work like other LLMs, says unsurprising report
• Don't give Gemini your personal data, wait for Apple Intelligence-powered Siri
• Apple Creator Studio brings new apps, features, and subscription pricing to Mac and iPad
• Pixelmator Pro isn't dead, and is coming to iPad
• Pixelmator is dead, long live Pixelmator Pro
• Apple Creator Studio is a boon and a bargain — but is far from being for everyone
• Apple Creator Studio takes one more step to an app subscription future
• Compared: Apple Creator Studio vs Adobe Creative Cloud Pro
• Google will not be taking over your iPhone, Apple Intelligence, or Siri with Gemini