Mobile Technology News 2 October 2025 - 11 January 2026

January 18, 2026, 1:28 PM EST. Apple's Siri powered by Apple Intelligence has slipped behind schedule as the tech giant pursued private data constraints and its own AI models. The wait may pay off: Apple and Google announced Gemini models will run on Apple's private cloud compute to power future features, while local models remain part of the mix. At WWDC24, Apple said A17 Pro-class devices would be needed, limiting access to the latest iPhones, but the pool will grow. With 11 devices now supporting Apple Intelligence, more users will experience the assistant as iPhone 16 and 17 owners join the base. Apple plans to roll out new Siri and other features with iOS 26.4 in spring, and iOS 27 later, potentially improving the story for millions.