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This week: Google’s Gemini is officially powering next-gen Siri, Apple overhauls all its pro apps, details on OpenAI’s first hardware product, and we go hands-on with a folding iPhone model!
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This week’s stories:
It’s official — Google Gemini will power Siri’s major AI overhaulGoogle’s Gemini AI is now set to power the long-promised overhaul of Apple’s Siri voice assistant, turning months of speculation into confirmation after Apple made the partnership official in a statement released Monday.
Gemini-powered Siri reportedly will gain these capabilities

New Apple Creator Studio subscription gives you 6 incredible apps for low priceApple Creator Studio bundles 6 big-time apps into a subscription, including Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro.

OpenAI’s first device might take on AirPodsOpenAI’s first consumer product may be AI-powered earbuds, designed by Jony Ive and positioned as a direct AirPods rival.

Hands-on with a folding iPhone mock-up: This thing is weirdI got my hands on a model, and have lots of thoughts — if the folding iPhone looks anything like this, it’ll be weird

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THIS WEEK
iPhone 18 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 12 New Features. 
Apple's new Creator Studio - will Final Cut Pro on Mac will keep getting new features without paying a subscription?  
A new Studio or Pro XDR Display is RIGHT around the corner.
And, it's official!  Google Gemini will overhaul Siri - what can we expect?
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This weeks' stories
iPhone 18 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 12 New Features
New Studio Display or Pro Display XDR Spotted in Regulatory Database
Apple's Google Gemini Deal Could Be Worth $5 Billion
Google Gemini-Powered Siri Will Reportedly Have These 7 New Features
Will Final Cut Pro on Mac Get Every New Feature Without a Subscription? Here's What Apple Says

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This week’s stories:
Samsung teases the foldable iPhone’s biggest upgradeAt CES 2026, Samsung showcased a crease-less folding OLED panel that might be headed for Apple’s first foldable iPhone.

Decorating your iPhone with tiny stickers is 2026’s hot new trendPersonalize your iPhone 17 Pro camera plateau with stickers. Lots of people are doing it in fun and creative ways.

This is the weirdest auction of Steve Jobs memorabilia we’ve ever seenSome rather strange Steve Jobs memorabilia is up for auction, showcasing unique items related to the Apple co-founder.

New fitness app Reps & Sets 26 gets serious about strength trainingDesigned exclusively for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, strength-training app Reps & Sets 26 was developed by a long-time Cult of Mac writer.
Reps & Sets 26 on the App Store

Top 10 Apple setups of 2025Cult of Mac's top 10 Apple setups of 2025 excel in raw computing power, aesthetic beauty, functional innovation — or all three.
Turn your M4 Mac mini into a small-but-mighty ‘Mac Pro’

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Greetings my beautiful Govs!  Lots to talk about this week, including:
Update: what's coming next for this show
Five New iPhone Features Rumored for iOS 27
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/07/five-iphone-features-rumored-ios-27/
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health With Apple Health Integration
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/07/openai-chatgpt-health-apple-health-integration/
John Ternus Again Profiled as Apple's Likely Next CEO
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/08/john-ternus-profile/

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