Mac OS Ken A Google-fied Siri and Changes for App Stores - MOSK: 11.06.2025
Nov 6, 2025
Apple might pay Google $1 billion annually to enhance Siri's AI capabilities. Google is offering major changes to its Play Store to resolve an antitrust issue with Epic Games. The latest iOS 26.2 beta allows third-party app stores in Japan. Delta enhances its boarding passes in Apple Wallet, and Hertz teams up with Apple Card for 3% cash back. Plus, Shazam gets a slick redesign, and three new games join Apple Arcade. Stay tuned for security updates and interesting developments!
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Apple May Outsource Siri AI Temporarily
- Bloomberg reports Apple may pay Google about $1B a year to power a smarter Siri as an interim solution.
- Ken notes Apple evaluated Anthropic and OpenAI but may rely on Google until its own models catch up.
Google's Concessions Could End Epic Fight
- Google offered concessions to Epic, allowing alternate payments and third-party app stores with fees of 9–20%.
- The move could end Epic's antitrust fight and leave Apple isolated in public disputes.
iOS 26.2 Enables Third-Party Stores In Japan
- iOS 26.2 developer beta adds support for third-party app stores in Japan and other regulator-driven changes.
- Apple implements this to comply with Japan's Smartphone Act enforcement starting by December 18.