Primary Technology John Gruber on AI Replacing iPhone in 10 Years, Google vs AI Search in Safari, and Siri at WWDC
May 8, 2025
John Gruber, the insightful writer behind Daring Fireball and host of The Talk Show, joins the conversation to dissect the future of technology. They discuss Eddy Cue's bold prediction about AI usurping the iPhone in a decade and explore the implications of AI search integration in Safari. The dialogue also dives into the ongoing tensions surrounding Apple's App Store policies and expectations for Siri's evolution at WWDC 2025, all while maintaining a light-hearted tone.
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AI Could Replace iPhone
- Eddy Cue's comment about AI replacing the iPhone in 10 years reflects Apple's confidence in future technology shifts.
- Apple likely envisions AI enhancing or replacing current devices, but still under Apple's ecosystem.
Google Deal Is Apple's Profit Powerhouse
- Apple's $20 billion deal with Google is a huge profit driver, accounting for about 20% of Apple's profit.
- This revenue stream hinges on default search engine placement and traffic acquisition costs.
Safari Limits Custom Search Engines
- Safari does not allow users to add their own custom search engines outside a fixed list.
- This limits user choice compared to browsers like Chrome, and restricts competition in search engines.