Apple’s AI future, Spotify vs. Apple Music, Samsung’s moon controversy

In the current installment of the AppleInsider Podcast, the illustrious hosts delve into the intriguing prospect of Siri being augmented by GPT-like technology. The emergence of AI chatbots and large language models, such as the eminent ChatGPT, has the potential to revolutionize the manner in which Apple incorporates such advanced features into their products. Although it remains uncertain how Apple will implement such technology over the long haul, there is considerable promise that a superior Siri could emerge from this collaboration.

In contrast, Spotify has divulged significantly more information this week regarding its latest developments. The music streaming service has been making waves in the industry, especially with the recent launch of Apple Music Classical. Spotify has promised its loyal subscribers a highly anticipated HiFi tier, which will undoubtedly prove to be a game-changer. In the meantime, consumers have already begun exploring the service’s new TikTok-like format, which has garnered considerable attention.

Furthermore, this week has seen Samsung embroiled in a heated debate surrounding computational photography due to its processing of moon images. Although the resultant images may be deemed fabricated, they may also represent the future of smartphone photography. This incident highlights the increasing trend of utilizing advanced computational techniques to enhance images, even if the final product may not accurately represent reality.