AI finds its way into Apple’s top apps of the year

Although Apple has continued to avoid naming a dedicated AI app or AI chatbot as its app of the year, AI was showcased among this year's winners.

Apple Just Parted Ways With Its Head of AI Over a Key Feature That Still Frustrates Users

Apple's John Giannandrea is departing after joining the company in 2018. Siri improvements and AI features may not come until next year.

Apple’s AI chief, who failed to deliver a smarter Siri, is retiring

John Giannandrea will be succeeded by Amar Subramanya, a former Google executive who worked on that company’s Gemini app before joining Microsoft for six months.

Apple shakes up AI team as top exec John Giannandrea steps down

Apple’s artificial intelligence chief John Giannandrea is stepping down from his role as part of a major shakeup of the troubled division, the company announced late Monday.

Apple's leadership shift marks a 'major reset' in AI strategy

The leadership change signals a shift to come. Apple is expected to finalize a new partnership with Google, using the search giant's Gemini AI model to power an overhauled Siri assistant. Apple, it appears, is already picking from the winners, content to be in the customer's seat rather than a provider's.

Apple's AI chief abruptly steps down

The unexpected change comes as the world's second-largest public company struggles to compete in the AI revolution.
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Apple Crowns Its Top Apps of 2025, and AI Dominates the Field

Apple named the 17 winners of its 2025 App Store Awards on Thursday, and AI made its presence felt. App of the Year Tiimo, created for folks with ADHD, is an AI visual planner; iPad App of the Year Detail uses AI to simplify video editing; and Mac App of the Year Essayist employs AI to ease "the time-consuming work of formatting academic papers."

Apple’s AI Troubles Are Fading. Just Look at the Stock.

Apple stock closed an all-time high Tuesday, suggesting investors have moved on from the company’s disappointing AI efforts.
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