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Update: 2026-01-19
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This week we're following up on what the Apple-Google AI hookup means and reacting to Apple's announcement of an oddly shaped creative apps bundle.
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The Incomparable
How Apple is Using Gemini to Give ChatGPT-Like Answers — The Information
Apple to fine-tune Gemini independently, no Google branding on Siri, more - 9to5Mac
Connected #586: Dashboard Confessions - Relay
Pop-Tarts Bowl - Wikipedia
MIT Mystery Hunt
Daring Fireball: OpenAI Releases GPT-5.1, Along With Renamed and New Personalities
Apple will pay billions for Gemini after OpenAI declined – 9to5mac
Introducing Apple Creator Studio, an inspiring collection of creative apps - Apple
Apple’s pro bundle makes sense, but making iWork freemium doesn’t – Six Colors
Apple Creative Studio icons are 'unique' and not for all standalone purchase apps - 9to5Mac
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