Apple Executives Defend Apple Intelligence, Siri and AI Strategy
Apple's AI rollout has been rocky, from Siri delays to underwhelming Apple Intelligence features. WSJ's Joanna Stern sits down with software chief Craig Federighi and marketing head Greg Joswiak to talk about the future of AI at Apple—and what the heck happened to that smarter Siri.
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Exclusive-Foxconn sends 97% of India iPhone exports to US as Apple tackles Trump's tariffs
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