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

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.

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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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• (00:00) - Intro
• (01:33) - Setapp Mobile
• (04:30) - Google Gemini and Siri
• (18:16) - Don't give Google Gemini your data
• (30:53) - Apple Creator Studio
• (56:16) - Apple Creator Studio icons
• (59:28) - Apple Vision Pro nails it

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Creators and Guests

Host

Wesley Hilliard

Co-host of the AppleInsider Podcast and iPad and Vision Pro crazy person

Host

William Gallagher

Host of the AppleInsider Podcast, and Apple Historian & Senior Editor at AppleInsider

What is AppleInsider Podcast?

Get the latest iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple news every Friday. Tune in to this weekly podcast for in-depth coverage, product reviews, and analysis of all news surrounding Apple. Since 1997 AppleInsider has been a premier source of Apple news, leaks, and rumors. Hosted by William Gallagher and Wesley Hilliard.