iPhone users have chosen an AI app as their top free choice on iOS platforms
In a surprising shift, iPhone users are increasingly relying on Google's Gemini for their artificial intelligence (AI) needs, as Apple's internal AI efforts take a backseat. At the iPhone 17 event, Apple showcased practical AI implementations like Live Translation on AirPods Pro 3 and older models, and Workout Buddy for Apple Watch. However, the focus on specific features, rather than traditional general AI tasks, has left some users seeking alternatives. Enter Gemini, a free app developed by Google and DeepMind that has taken the App Store by storm. Gemini, built on DeepMind's AI models, offers a user-friendly experience with a 4.8 out of five stars rating across 483,000 reviews, making it the top free app on the App Store. Jrich828, a satisfied user, praises Gemini for answering "quirky questions" better than Apple's Siri. The app's standout performance and ease of use, with the ability to add widgets to home and lock screens and open with a voice command, have made it a popular choice among iPhone users. Gemini's success is not limited to the iPhone. It is deeply integrated with Android 16 on the Google Pixel 10 Pro, allowing for on-device processing for certain tasks. In the productivity category, Gemini has surpassed both ChatGPT and Google's Gmail app, solidifying its position as a go-to AI solution. The shift towards Gemini indicates a growing preference among iPhone users for better third-party options over Apple Intelligence. Apple's slow start in the AI race, coupled with the perceived inadequacies in Apple Intelligence and Siri, has left a void that competitors like Google AI and Galaxy AI are quick to fill. For those interested in staying updated on AI news, reviews, and features, Apple's website can be set as a preferred source in Google Search. Meanwhile, AI Byte, a weekly column covering AI-related topics for various devices, provides insightful analysis on the evolving AI landscape. As the AI race heats up, it will be interesting to see how Apple responds to this shift in user preferences and whether it can catch up with its competitors in the future.
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