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- The iPhone 17 Air’s slim design may come at a severe cost of battery capacity.
- According to leaked details, the phone will feature a high-density battery, which will be 2,800mAh in size.
- This will make it must to use an additional battery back with the device to use it for long periods between charges.
Given the measly battery capacity of Samsung’s recent slimmest smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Edge, all eyes are on what Apple will bring to the scene with their iPhone 17 Air, which will be even narrower. However, it seems like this loss in weight will also result in an even smaller battery capacity, warranting an additional battery pack.
From what we know from the leaks so far, the iPhone 17 Air is going to measure only 5.5mm in thickness, which is 0.3mm thinner than Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Edge . As a result, the 17 Air could feature a 2,800 mAh battery capacity, according to Naver .
However, due to the high-density cell , there is a chance that the capacity could be 15 to 20% higher than what is mentioned here. Now, if we are going by the suggested battery size alone, it is almost 1,000 mAh less than what you get in Samsung, which is already lower than today’s standards. For comparison, this is almost the same capacity as the iPhone X , which came out 7 years ago in 2017.
I am sure Apple will do some optimizations on the iPhone to help the device last longer, as the company is working on an AI-powered battery saver feature. But I am still skeptical whether the device will be able to last a day on its own, demanding an additional battery pack if you want it to last longer.
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- Apple and Google have officially confirmed their team-up for the next-gen Siri AI.
- The Cupertino Giant will be using Google’s Gemini for a more personalized Siri model as well as Apple Intelligence features.
- We can expect the next-gen Siri to come out with iOS 26.4, sometime in March or April.
Apple has officially confirmed joining forces with Google to use its Gemini AI model to power the next-generation Siri. It will offer a more personalized experience and will be coming out with the iOS 26.4 update. Apple also plans to leverage Gemini’s capabilities for other Apple Intelligence features as well, later down the line.
The Next-Gen Siri will be powered by Google’s Gemini AI
Apple officially confirmed that it will be partnering with Google in a statement to CNBC . Here’s what it stated, “After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models, and we’re excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for our users.”
Later, Google also shared a post on X confirming the tie-up, “Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri coming this year.”
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Both statements clearly mention that the Cupertino Giant will be using Gemini to power its assistant Siri. This was already rumored, as Apple’s attempts to acquire Perplexity went nowhere. With Gemini, Siri will get a major AI update . It will be able to handle more nuanced conversations and provide better results. Something long-time Apple users have been asking for years.
The next-gen Siri will arrive with the iOS 26.4 update, which will launch sometime in March or April. And it is only going to be available for Apple Intelligence-supported devices .
Something else worth noting is how Google’s statement mentions that Gemini will power Apple Intelligence features. This leads us to believe that Apple could use Gemini’s multi-modal capabilities for its Writings tools , Image Playground , and Message summaries, too.
Elon Musk Not Happy With Apple and Google Tie Up
xAI CEO Elon Musk also responded to Google’s announcement post on X, sharing his thoughts on the matter by saying, “This seems like an unreasonable concentration of power for Google, given that they also have Android and Chrome.” Though we don’t expect either Apple or Google to respond to Elon, we will update the situation as it progresses.
It is worth noting that xAI is the company behind Grok, which is in hot water currently due to its inappropriate image generation fiasco , and has been getting backlash from multiple news outlets, X users, and even government authorities.
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