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iOS 26.2 Will Let Some iPhone Users Replace Siri With a Third-Party Assistant [Updated]
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Losing software support right out of the box is prohibited by EU regulations, I'm afraid.
I wish there was a way Apple could penalize the EU for their excessive meddling.
If they do that, they need to force android phones to support iOS. You can finally get iOS and a 1" camera sensor. I wouldn't mind a duo boot phone.🤩
Locking the bootloader to deny the sole owner of a computer his right to install an operating system of his choice onto his property should already be illegal in the US as well.
That’s not what they are doing. They are just buying from Google a bespoke LLM model to run on Apple’s private servers to enable new Siri features.
The direction where all this is developing is genuinely concerning. So all of a sudden 3rd-party apps must enjoy "the same hardware and software features" available to the OS? Siri can carry out actions for a user in a hands-free fashion using SiriKit and App Intent architecture, so does that mean Apple must grant any random app the same privileges? I don't want X to decide to peek into my photos library for political memes in the middle of the night and I believe no one would want that.
Siri also support activation by certain "magic words", like "Hey Siri", and this is done securely (so that the iPhone isn't actively listening 24/7) thanks to a clever software implementation and the involvement of Secure Enclave. Apple has long documented these extensively in their Platform Security Guide. Are 3rd-party apps going to access Secure Enclave as well? The Enclave is locked down even from the main processor, and that is the whole point (so that it can not be compromised even if the main processor is)!
Even if Apple could expose all these functionalities via new system APIs (which is already a security compromise because now these mechanisms is no longer sealed in the OS), due to the immense potential power of these APIs, apps will ideally have to undergo detailed scrutiny to be allowed to use them to make sure they are not using the APIs for malicious purposes. Well, guess what, the EU mandates third-party app stores! Dear EU, can you make sure each of these stores also review apps carefully, or at least in the same level as Apple's?
One can see why Apple has to, tragically, block certain features in EU just to satisfy those regulators who don't understand nor care how tech works. It is trying to avoid being forced into opening new attack surfaces and compromising the security model. I am glad I don't live in the EU but unfortunately, not understanding how the tech works, regulators in other countries are likely to follow. This is bad news for all those tho care about privacy and security of their devices.
EU regulators, you can't put Canon's ink into Epson printers. And good luck trying to force a Ford engine into a Toyota.
Siri also support activation by certain "magic words", like "Hey Siri", and this is done securely (so that the iPhone isn't actively listening 24/7) thanks to a clever software implementation and the involvement of Secure Enclave. Apple has long documented these extensively in their Platform Security Guide. Are 3rd-party apps going to access Secure Enclave as well? The Enclave is locked down even from the main processor, and that is the whole point (so that it can not be compromised even if the main processor is)!
Even if Apple could expose all these functionalities via new system APIs (which is already a security compromise because now these mechanisms is no longer sealed in the OS), due to the immense potential power of these APIs, apps will ideally have to undergo detailed scrutiny to be allowed to use them to make sure they are not using the APIs for malicious purposes. Well, guess what, the EU mandates third-party app stores! Dear EU, can you make sure each of these stores also review apps carefully, or at least in the same level as Apple's?
One can see why Apple has to, tragically, block certain features in EU just to satisfy those regulators who don't understand nor care how tech works. It is trying to avoid being forced into opening new attack surfaces and compromising the security model. I am glad I don't live in the EU but unfortunately, not understanding how the tech works, regulators in other countries are likely to follow. This is bad news for all those tho care about privacy and security of their devices.
EU regulators, you can't put Canon's ink into Epson printers. And good luck trying to force a Ford engine into a Toyota.
All of them of course, including Antarctica and Olympus Mons on Mars since that's where humanity is eventually headed.
Well, I’m afraid Apple won’t allow using all voice assistants simultaneously, you’ll have to settle on one.
Maybe someone can explain this to me. I just dont understand why would i buy an iphone and replace stuff in its software or hardware? Why not just buy another brand?
Is it really just about “appearance“? Buy a ferrari and change the motor with a Toyota one?
Please explain.
Is it really just about “appearance“? Buy a ferrari and change the motor with a Toyota one?
Please explain.
Nobody replaces parts of iPhone hardware.
What gave you that idea?
And in terms of software, that's pretty normal.
Folks use different maps and photo & camera apps, cloud storage apps, email apps, contact apps, calendar apps (as well as the various services behind different apps), etc, etc.
iPhones are just pocket computers.
If we were all restricted to only Apple Apps & Services, the iPhone wouldn't be a fraction of what it is now.
I'd like more flexibility in choosing voices for Siri. For some reason in iOS 26, all the voices either sound bland or angry. I miss the original friendly Siri voice. I'd love to substitute the Personal Voice but that's not an option.
Now we get to see if any of these AI companies can put their VC money where their mouths are. Thanks EU!
Every hardware should be required to let the user change the OS. Especially if the company no longer supports the device. And I don’t mean to have a different OS from different companies pre installed. That should not happened. Apple and others should be able to sell their hardware with only their OS but we as costumers should be able to change the OS after buying the hardware. But Apple should also be able to decline Apple Care and other support in stores (help, software, etc.) if you decide to change the OS.