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Apple's new Siri AI: smarter and more helpful

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Apple is set to launch a brand new Siri AI later this year. We've been testing the beta version for weeks and found it to be significantly smarter and more helpful, offering personalized recommendations and a glimpse into the future of AI assistants. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

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Digital Trends

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· Jul 5, 2026

3 Siri AI features that have genuinely improved my day-to-day life

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· Jun 26, 2026

15 Hidden iOS 27 Features You Can Check Out in the Developer Beta

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· Jul 8, 2026

Contributor: The crucial medical question that AI can't ever answer

AI can be very knowledgeable. Doctors can have excellent judgment. But ultimately the patient's own priorities often determine which treatment approach is best.

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· Jul 1, 2026

Hands on with the new Siri AI - Rich On Tech

Rich DeMuro goes hands-on with the beta version of Apple’s new Siri AI to see how much smarter and more useful it has become. In addition to answering questions about the world with far more context, the new Siri can understand information from your emails, messages, photos, calendar, and more, all while keeping privacy at the forefront. Follow @richontech for more tech news, gadget reviews and helpful tips.

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· Jun 25, 2026

The Most Important Thing Apple Got Right with Siri AI

It turns out Apple could make Siri good. More importantly, it kept its promise.

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· Jun 22, 2026

Pfizer Isn't Expecting to Make Any Big Acquisition in the Next Couple of Years, but It's Planning to Do This Instead

The healthcare company is eyeing opportunities related to artificial intelligence, which it believes can enhance its operations.

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Related coverage for "Apple's new Siri AI: smarter and more helpful": Digital Trends — 3 Siri AI features that have genuinely improved my day-to-day life. CNET — 15 Hidden iOS 27 Features You Can Check Out in the Developer Beta. L.A. Times - Health — Contributor: The crucial medical question that AI can't ever answer. KTLA 5 — Hands on with the new Siri AI - Rich On Tech. Inc.com — The Most Important Thing Apple Got Right with Siri AI. The Motley Fool — Pfizer Isn't Expecting to Make Any Big Acquisition in the Next Couple of Years, but It's Planning to Do This Instead