TechCrunch Daily Crunch Apple nears deal to pay Google $1B annually to power new Siri
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Nov 6, 2025 Apple is reportedly close to a $1 billion deal with Google to power a revamped Siri using a new advanced Gemini model. Google Maps is enhancing navigation with Gemini, allowing for more conversational and landmark-based queries while driving. In an interesting twist, Tinder is experimenting with AI to improve user matchmaking by utilizing information from camera roll photos. Plus, the podcast highlights a new platform called Wabi, designed to simplify social app creation.
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Host Recounts A Job Where Plod Would Help
- Imran imagines using the Plod Note Pro at his first job to manage long task lists from his boss.
- He says the device would have helped track tasks and create summaries automatically.
Gemini Makes Maps Conversational And Visual
- Google is integrating Gemini into Maps for conversational, driving-friendly queries and tasks.
- Gemini also uses Street View and Lens to give landmark-based turns and context-aware answers.
Tinder Tests Camera-Roll AI For Matching
- Tinder tests 'Chemistry' using AI and optional access to users' camera roll to learn preferences.
- Match Group expects short-term revenue drag from testing but sees it as core to its 2026 product plan.