Dossier
iCloud+
Coverage of iCloud+ in the Nexus archive.
- Tim Cook says Apple may charge for AI Siri
Apple may charge heavy users of its new AI-powered Siri through iCloud+ upgrades, as hinted by CEO Tim Cook during an earnings call. The company also requires a paid iCloud subscription for a new home security feature in the next iOS version. The revamped Siri, powered in part by Google Gemini models, is set for broader availability this fall.
- Google'll grab your gigs if you don’t cough up your number
Google is testing a storage reduction for new accounts from 15 GB to 5 GB unless a phone number is provided, affecting new accounts in select regions. The goal is to improve account security and data recovery. Existing users are not affected.