9to5Mac Daily iPhone Air 2 rumors, more
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Nov 6, 2025 Rumors swirl around the second-gen iPhone Air, hinting at a dual-camera setup with a 48MP ultrawide lens. Exciting updates in iOS 26.2 now allow Apple Music users to access lyrics offline, enhancing the listening experience. Meanwhile, Apple is on the verge of a massive $1 billion deal with Google to integrate the advanced Gemini AI model for Siri, potentially revolutionizing its cloud capabilities. Dive into these juicy tech updates!
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iPhone Air May Add Ultrawide Camera
- Apple is exploring a second-generation iPhone Air that adds a 48MP ultrawide alongside the 48MP main camera.
- The change mirrors the base iPhone 17's camera layout and signals Apple hasn't abandoned the Air line despite modest initial demand.
Apple Music Gains Offline Lyrics
- iOS 26.2 adds offline lyrics to Apple Music so users can access lyric features without a network connection.
- This fills a common user request and gives Apple Music an edge over Spotify's network-dependent lyrics.
Apple Nears Big Gemini Deal For Siri
- Apple is close to a roughly $1 billion-per-year deal to use Google's 1.2 trillion-parameter Gemini models to power a revamped Siri in the cloud.
- The partnership is a stopgap while Apple continues developing its own larger in-house models to eventually replace Gemini.
