Global Scans · Apple · Weekly Summary

• [New] Apple will turn Siri into a ChatGPT-style chatbot in an overhaul slated for the second half of 2026, with the tool-codenamed Campos-embedded across iPhone, iPad and Mac operating systems. / USA Saxo Markets
• [New] Apple integrates system-level AI that could bypass third-party providers. AI CERTs News
• [New] Apple has confirmed that it will be pushing more ads to the App Store starting from March. Mint
• [New] Apple is reportedly developing an AI wearable pin for 2027, and pivoting Siri toward a Google Gemini-backed chatbot. Sophic Capital
• [New] Apple could release its AI pin as early as 2027. Engadget
• [New] Apple recently announced that it will use Google's gen AI models. RCR Wireless News
• [New] Apple and Google announced a multi-year partnership that will see Google's Gemini models and cloud infrastructure powering the next generation of Apple Foundation Models. BearNetAI - Bytes to Insights
• [New] Apple Intelligence will continue to run on Apple devices and through Apple's Private Cloud Compute, while maintaining Apple's industry-leading privacy standards. Campus Technology
• [New] Apple has announced a $600 billion U.S. investment program over the next four years, projected to generate 450,000 jobs, and as part of a new American Manufacturing Program aimed at strengthening the domestic silicon supply chain. Brookings
• [New] Apple Glasses are not expected to replace existing devices overnight, but to gradually reshape how digital information integrates into daily life. Apple Magazine
• [New] Notifications, navigation, health data, and communication could flow naturally between iPhone, Apple Watch, and Apple Glasses, reinforcing Apple's ecosystem advantage. Apple Magazine
• [New] Apple Glasses are expected to function as part of a broader ecosystem rather than as a standalone computer. Apple Magazine
• [New] The Apple Foldable iPhone is widely anticipated as Apple's first entry into the foldable smartphone segment. Fayorax
• [New] Apple could introduce premium AI features as part of Apple One bundles or standalone subscriptions. Deep Research Global
• Apple is working on a home hub that will serve as a centralized control point for smart home products, potentially branded as HomePod Touch or HomePad with a 7-inch touchscreen running Apple's new homeOS. Gadget Hacks
• Foldable phones may regain momentum in 2026, especially with Apple expected to launch its first foldable iPhone. Vanguard News
• Potential upgrades to Siri could further enhance the Apple TV 4K's functionality, making it an even more intuitive hub for controlling your smart home and entertainment system. Geeky gadgets
• The next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology under a multiyear agreement, with the goal of powering future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri. Campus Technology
• Apple Intelligence will continue to run on-device and via its Private Cloud Compute, positioning the Gemini-based stack as compatible with Apple's privacy standards rather than a wholesale move to third-party clouds. Campus Technology
• A multibillion-dollar cloud deal to use Google's Gemini models gives Apple advanced AI capabilities without the infrastructure risk others have embraced. THE COMUNICANO
• Apple and Snap are expected to launch their own AI glasses next year, creating a four-way battle for consumers' faces. The Tech Buzz
• Geopolitically, Apple continues to diversify its manufacturing away from China, with India now accounting for nearly 20% of iPhone production - a trend expected to accelerate through 2026. Valley City Times-Record
• Health Tech: Further integration of medical-grade sensors in the Apple Watch (such as rumored non-invasive glucose monitoring) could pivot Apple into a primary healthcare provider. FinancialContent

Last updated: 01 February 2026