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Apple's new CEO is pressing software chief Federighi on AI: Siri has to become an agent.

Siri can now see what's on the screen, uses personal data on the device and runs on models built on Google technology. The iOS 27.3 beta brought deep in-app actions: for Apple's own apps they may arrive as early as December, for third-party apps around spring.

But Apple still has no full agent that carries goals across conversations, like ChatGPT Dots, Meta Muse or Grok, and no computer use either.

According to Mark Gurman, Siri could become an agent as soon as next year.

Apple keeps a hidden "grey list" of ~100,000 words and phrases that the iPhone keyboard won't autocomplete and often won't let you swipe-type, among them swearing, sex, violence, drugs and phrases like "Sleepy Joe" and "Dictator Trump".

They can only be typed by hand.

Apple has warned iPhone users in 99 countries about a spyware attack.

In total, the notifications reached users in more than 150 countries, journalists among them. Not getting a notification does not rule out an infection.

🍏 Apple officially unveiled the first-ever MacBook Pro with a touch OLED screen and Dynamic Island. The iconic illuminated Apple logo is also making a comeback.

Apple will hold a press event on October 28, where the company is expected to unveil new products, including a MacBook Pro with a touch-enabled OLED display, as well as models powered by the M6 chip: a 14-inch MacBook Pro and an iMac.

An iPad mini with an OLED display and an A20 Pro chip is also expected.

Important news: Apple may change the design of the Apple Music icon and app.
It was spotted in the iOS 27.2 beta.

Apple ($AAPL) unveiled Apple HomeView, a new device for entertainment and smart home control. The hub with a square 7-inch display recognizes family members by their faces and shows each person their own messages, calendar and personalized home settings.

Pre-orders start October 13, and sales begin November 13. In the US, HomeView will cost $299. The device will not be sold in the European Union.

Along with HomeView, the company presented updated Apple TV 4K for $299 and HomePod mini 2 for $149, and announced the Apple Home Collection, a lineup of smart cameras, door locks, video doorbells and thermostats developed jointly with LG and Schneider Electric.

Prices will range from $199.95 to $399, with shipments starting in December.