Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Apple’s assistant is finally getting a Google-sized brain, but is it actually what iPhone users have been asking for? CNET's Apple expert (and daily iPhone user) Bridget Carey talks all about it with Iyaz Akhtar.

0:00 Introduction: A Google-Powered Siri?
0:24 What iPhone Users Actually Want from Siri
0:52 The "Wake Me Up" Test: Siri’s Current Flaws
1:33 Gemini vs. Siri: Proactive AI & "Magic Cue"
2:10 The Privacy Problem: Can Apple Trust Google?
3:02 Why History & Context Matter for Personal Assistants
3:28 WWDC 2026: Expectations vs. Reality
4:43 The Chatbot Evolution: Moving Beyond Pleasantries
6:08 Cross-App Actions: The Future of Mobile AI
7:40 Final Thoughts: Reveal the Drawings!

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