Global Scans · Apple · Weekly Summary

• [New] Apple confirmed that tvOS 27 will introduce a systemwide text size setting, allowing users to enlarge text across the entire Apple TV interface for the first time. Access Information News
• [New] Apple wrote online that Siri AI will be available on Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhones, like the iPhone 16 Pro, later in 2026. CNet
• [New] The upcoming iPhone might be the first Apple cellphone to embrace silicon anode batteries. CNet
• [New] The multi-year collaboration means that Gemini will be the foundation for all of Apple Intelligence's next-generation devices. Ignite Visibility
• [New] Siri AI runs on the new Apple Foundation Models built with Google's Gemini technology, and it plans across App Intents the way a coding agent plans across MCP tools. Data, Lakehouse and AI with Alex Merced
• [New] Expanded AI capabilities could influence search behaviour, content consumption, commerce experiences, and customer interactions across Apple devices. MarketingProfs
• [New] For Apple, the long-term goal will likely be to secure a satellite solution that aligns with its philosophy of technological independence and premium user experience. investing.com
• [New] Mac, Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro users in the EU and U.K. are unaffected and will get Siri AI at launch. Forbes
• [New] Apple is reportedly developing a new blood pressure sensing feature for the upcoming Apple Watch, one that goes beyond the current hypertension notifications and could perhaps require a hardware upgrade. TweakTown
• [New] Meta's neural band for its display glasses is a sign of where others will follow, and Google and Apple will likely fold watch interactions with its glasses for easier gestures and shortcut controls. CNet
• [New] Apple TV holds the distinction of being one of the only streaming services to offer only original content on its platform: You will not find a rotating library of blockbusters and classic sitcoms there. CNet
• [New] If WWDC introduces impressive AI tools and makes the Apple ecosystem even more appealing, it could spark a major upgrade cycle. FX Leaders
• [New] ChatGPT Voice and Siri with Apple Intelligence are accelerating growth again through 2026-2027. Sprout Sage Solutions
• As Gemini, Galaxy AI and Apple Intelligence improve, real-time translation could become one of the most practical AI tools. Mobile Verse
• Apple plans to let users pick from a lineup of third-party models when asking their devices to perform generative AI tasks. Engadget
• Apple says Voice Control powered by Apple Intelligence will be available in English in the UK, US, Canada and Australia later in 2026. theregister
• With an ambitious goal of having 45 to 60 satellites in orbit by the end of 2026 and a stated revenue target of $1 billion by 2027, AST SpaceMobile presents a compelling case as a potential independent partner for a company like Apple. investing.com

Last updated: 21 June 2026