TechCrunch Mobility: SpaceX rockets past Tesla
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, how AI is playing a part.
Hey Siri, here’s what I actually want from AI
I’m desperate for a personal AI assistant, but do I really want to become the kind of person who can’t function without the friendly robot voice in my phone?
Apple’s foldable iPhone could be just around the corner
The iOS 27 developer beta includes code that references the fold state and screen angle of a device.
Apple says it may remove apps from the App Store if they don’t attract users
Apple may begin removing existing apps that it considers stale, low-value, or unable to attract users.
iOS 27 features we didn’t see on stage
While iOS 27 isn’t bringing major changes, it’s still got many small features that could improve everyday usage for iPhone users.
Apple brings streaming-style subscription bundles to the App Store
Apple is expanding its App Bundles feature to allow developers to partner with one another on discounted subscription packages.
Apple’s App Store rolls out personalized recommendations
Apple will now recommend apps based on your downloads and behavior.
Why Apple’s slow-and-steady AI bet is starting to look pretty smart
Can Apple’s new AI glow up put to bed accusations that it’s losing an all-important industry race?
Apple bets cheaper AI will woo small developers
As AI experimentation grows more expensive, Apple is waiving cloud API costs for developers with fewer than 2 million first-time App Store downloads.
Waymo bought Apple’s self-driving car proving ground for $220M
Waymo has acquired a massive 5,500-acre proving ground in Arizona owned by Route 14 Investment Partners LLC, a Delaware shell company associated with Apple, according to documents filed with Maricopa County. Waymo acquired the property,…