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Apple Turns to Google for AI Help: $1 Billion Deal to Power Siri With Gemini
In China, Sky Is the New Highway: Future Flying Taxi Fares Revealed at CIIE 2025
Joel Joseph
November 09, 2025
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Good morning, tech folks! ☀️
Kickstarting the week with some big tech moves, let’s get into it!
Apple is reportedly finalizing a $1 billion deal with Google to power Siri with Gemini, marking one of the biggest AI partnerships yet. If all goes as planned, Gemini-powered Siri could arrive by spring 2026.
At the same time, the future of transport is taking flight in China with flying taxi fare previews, Gen Alpha may ditch keyboards entirely by 2028, and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 launch window has surfaced.
Here’s what you’ll discover in today’s tech roundup:
Apple nears $1B deal to bring Google Gemini AI to Siri
Flying taxi fares revealed at CIIE 2025 as China pushes low-altitude mobility
Gen Alpha predicted to use voice instead of keyboards at work by 2028
Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 tipped for late-November launch with early adopters from OnePlus & Vivo
Why Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 is the top Android smartwatch right now
Additional reads: HyperOS 3 testing list, Honor’s next 10000mAh phone, and HyperOS 3 global rollout for Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Read on for all the details!
Apple is in final talks with Google to integrate its powerful Gemini AI model into Siri, marking one of the biggest artificial intelligence partnerships in the tech industry. The deal worth around US$1 billion per year, aims to overhaul Siri’s capabilities and bring Apple up to speed in the fast-moving AI race.
According to Bloomberg, the Gemini-powered Siri could launch by spring 2026 with iOS 26.4.
Read on to find out more.
 The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai is not just a showcase of global trade; it’s a window into the future of transportation. On the third day of the event, the spotlight fell on the “Future Low-Altitude Travel” zone within the Automotive and Smart Mobility exhibition area. This unique section introduced visitors to the possibilities of everyday air commuting through low-altitude mobility systems. |  The keyboard could soon become obsolete, at least that’s the future outlined by a new study from the London School of Economics and Jabra. According to the report, by 2028, voice-based AI will become the dominant interface for workplace communication. For Generation Alpha, those born after 2010, the keyboard might never even be part of the daily workflow. Instead, they’ll speak to their devices first, edit later. |
 In September, Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in China. Several smartphones equipped with this chipset have already launched in China, and some of them are now making their way to the global market. A new leak by tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed that a new chip, dubbed the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, is tentatively scheduled to launch by the end of November. |  When it comes to smartwatches for Android users, there are plenty of great options to choose from. But the Galaxy Watch 8 from Samsung is one of the top choices in this category. It brings a perfect balance of performance, function, features, and much more. So here’s why the Galaxy Watch 8 can be the best wearable for Android users. |
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