Apple turns to Google for iOS 18 AI features, new AirPods with noise canceling, anti-reflective iPad screens

Benjamin and Chance react to the news that Apple is partnering with Google to use their Gemini models to power some AI features coming in iOS 18. Also, there’s more details about the two new AirPods models set to debut later this year. There’s also rumors about anti-reflective matte screens for iPhone and iPad, and Walmart announces that it is selling Macs for the first time, starting with the cut-price $699 M1 MacBook Air.

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Links

• Walmart begins selling the Mac for the first time: M1 MacBook Air for $699 [Updated]
• Mass production of two new AirPods models to start in May, targeting fall release
• iOS 18 to include new 'hearing aid mode' for AirPods Pro, report says
• Apple might use Google Gemini to power some iPhone AI features
• Apple says DOJ ‘threatens who we are’ as it vows to ‘vigorously defend’ against iPhone antitrust lawsuit
• NYTimes echoes report of AI partnership talks between Apple and Google
• Apple to be sued by US Department of Justice for antitrust as soon as tomorrow
• Rumor: iPhone 17 to have new anti-reflective display
• New iPad Pro could be available in new matte screen option, rumor claims