9to5Mac Daily Apple Creator Studio launch
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Jan 13, 2026 A new collaboration between Apple and Google promises enhanced privacy for AI services, with models running locally for added security. Exciting details emerge about the launch of Apple Creator Studio, which will offer a suite of apps including Final Cut Pro and Pixelmator Pro on iPad. Encrypted RCS messaging is on the horizon for iOS, bridging gaps between iPhone and Android users. Plus, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are shifting to a freemium model, bringing AI-powered features while remaining accessible.
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Apple Preserves Privacy With Gemini Deal
- Apple says Gemini models will run locally on devices and cloud tasks will go to Apple's private cloud to protect user privacy.
- This keeps Apple Intelligence privacy promises intact despite using Google's models.
RCS Encryption May Depend On Carriers
- iOS 26.3 beta 2 adds a carrier bundle reference that could enable carrier-controlled RCS end-to-end encryption.
- Apple may enable encryption by default but carriers and local laws could alter availability.
Cross‑Platform Messaging Encryption Parity
- When Apple implements RCS E2EE, iPhone–Android chats could reach parity with Google Messages' encryption level.
- That would provide similar end-to-end protection across platforms for the first time.
