Mac OS Ken A Tale of Two Siris and Putting a Pin in Apple's A.I. Plans - MOSK: 01.22.2026
Jan 22, 2026
Exciting changes are on the horizon for Siri, with reports of a smarter version and a chatbot coming soon. Apple’s potential move into the chatbot space could be influenced by a surge in AI app revenues. Concerns over privacy and profit are raised, especially with plans to host the new technology on Google servers. An intriguing AI wearable pin resembling an AirTag is also in the works, while a recent cyberattack raises worries about leaked product data. Plus, Apple Fitness+ is launching in Japan, and the company continues to top global brand admiration lists.
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Host's Holiday Sick Story
- Ken Ray shares a brief personal aside about being sick over the holidays and then again now. The story humanizes the episode and sets a conversational tone for the news.
Two-Phase Siri Strategy
- Bloomberg reports Apple may ship two Siri updates across 2026, with an improved Siri in spring and a conversational chatbot later in the year. Ken Ray explains the chatbot would be deeply embedded and replace the current Siri interface to handle web search, content creation, and file analysis.
Chatbot Tied To Personal Context
- The reported chatbot would draw on personal data and on-screen context to perform tasks and control device features. Ken notes this is a notable shift from Craig Federighi's past comments opposing chat-style workflows.