Apple 2026: A year full of innovations, risks and opportunities
Apple plans to release over 15 new devices in 2026 – from iPhones to smart glasses. All the details on Apple Intelligence, new chips, and more...
Tag: Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence is Apple's own AI system, unveiled at WWDC 2024 and rolling out gradually since then on compatible iPhones, iPads, Macs and Vision Pro. The system combines on-device models with Apple's Private Cloud Compute and a Gemini model specifically adapted for Apple, which serves as the foundation of a redesigned Siri. The feature set includes Writing Tools, Genmoji, Image Playground, generative image editing in the Photos app, Visual Intelligence via the camera, smarter notifications, a ChatGPT integration, and deep system-level integration in Mail, Messages, Safari and many other apps.
Here on apfelpatient.de, this tag pulls together every piece of Apple's AI push: new features across the current operating system generations, the long-awaited Siri reboot, leadership changes within the AI division, the architecture behind Private Cloud Compute, rumors and reports on upcoming AI hardware from Cupertino, regulatory topics around AI labeling and privacy, and comparisons with OpenAI, Google Gemini, Anthropic and Microsoft Copilot.
Anyone wanting to truly understand Apple's AI strategy and not miss a single chapter of this deep transformation will find the running analysis right here.
Apple uses Google Gemini technology for Siri.
Apple is planning a new Siri version with Google Gemini. 2026 will mark the beginning of a new AI era with smart hardware and a fresh Apple strategy.
Apple stock: Wedbush raises price target to $320
Apple impresses with record figures, strong service business and stable growth – Wedbush raises its price target to $320.
Apple stock: TD Cowen significantly raises price target to $325
Apple impresses with strong demand for the iPhone 17. TD Cowen significantly raises its price target – despite tariffs and unresolved issues...
Apple stock: Evercore raises price target to $300
Apple impresses again: Evercore raises its price target to $300. Strong iPhone 17 sales and Apple Intelligence are driving growth.
Apple stock: JP Morgan raises price target to $305
Apple reports strong quarterly figures and expects record Christmas sales – JP Morgan raises its price target to $305.
Apple launches major smart home offensive with new devices
Apple is planning new smart home devices with Apple Intelligence – from the HomePod Touch to security cameras for more convenience.
Apple confirms: Redesigned Siri will be released in 2026
Apple CEO Tim Cook confirms progress with Siri. The new AI assistant is expected to be released with an update in 2026.
Apple internal: Doubts about Siri performance under iOS 26.4
Apple promises a smart Siri in iOS 26.4 – but according to internal sources, the AI system is struggling with serious performance issues.
iOS 26.1 Beta 3 brings hints of upcoming AI partners
iOS 26.1 brings new hints of upcoming AI integrations. Apple could soon introduce additional third-party AIs like Google Gemini.
