Gemini, privacy, and the new Apple Creator Studio on the AppleInsider Podcast

2026-01-16

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They weren't unexpected, but they were still surprises -- and they both leave us with so many questions: Google Gemini is coming to Apple Intelligence, and Apple Creator Studio is bring brilliant apps at a price.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Copilot Money: Take control of your finances with the easy to use...

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Links from the Show:

Setapp Mobile EU app store, CleanMyMac Business both close down for good
Google Gemini tech will be used in the all-new Siri after major Apple AI deal
Google confirms that it won't get Apple user data in new Siri deal
Gemini-trained Apple Intelligence will work like other LLMs, says unsurprising report
Don't give Gemini your personal data, wait for Apple Intelligence-powered Siri
Apple Creator Studio brings new apps, features, and subscription pricing to Mac and iPad
Pixelmator Pro isn't dead, and is coming to iPad
Pixelmator is dead, long live Pixelmator Pro
Apple Creator Studio is a boon and a bargain — but is far from being for everyone
Apple Creator Studio takes one more step to an app subscription future
Compared: Apple Creator Studio vs Adobe Creative Cloud Pro
Google will not be taking over your iPhone, Apple Intelligence, or Siri with Gemini
iWork is still (mostly) free, but we don't like the trend
First Apple Immersive NBA Lakers game available for free viewing on Apple Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro owners will get a great assortment of classic arcade games in VR soon
Level up your manicure with the Apple Watch charger

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