Episode
Apple Crunch November 2025: Siri Gets a New Brain, iOS Takes a Breather, and the Air Takes a Dive
- Podcast
- AppleVis Podcast
- Published
- Dec 5, 2025
- Processing state
not_requested
Actions
POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/applevis-podcast-165328/episodes/apple-crunch-november-2025-siri-gets-a-new-brain-ios-takes-a-breather-and-the-air-takes-a-dive/transcription-requests
Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode.GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/applevis-podcast-165328/apple-crunch-november-2025-siri-gets-a-new-brain-ios-takes-a-breather-and-the-air-takes-a-dive.md
Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource.
Summary
In this November edition of Apple Crunch, Thomas, John, and Desiree dig into a surprisingly busy month for Apple. We start with the iPhone Air’s underwhelming debut and why Apple may be rethinking its strategy after weak sales and confusing pricing. Next, we explore Apple’s ongoing talks to bring a Gemini-powered core to Siri—what that means for privacy, how it blends with Apple Intelligence, and how it may finally close the gap with today’s leading AI assistants. We also look ahead to iOS 27, which is shaping up to be a major stability-focused update across all Apple platforms—echoing the beloved Snow Leopard era—with an emphasis on fixing long-standing issues including Braille bugs and Personal Voice quirks. From there, we move into Apple’s evolving 2026 roadmap, including new release schedules for iPhones and Macs, the long-rumored foldable iPhone, a next-generation smart home device, and early hints of Apple smart glasses. We also discuss a promising Vision AI web app offering detailed grid-based image exploration and real-time scene updates. Finally, we wrap up with our App Pick of the Month, Ramblio, a social audio platform reminiscent of Clubhouse and Vorail. Hosted By Thomas Domville (AnonyMouse) John Gassman Desiree Renee Crunchy Chapters Air Turbulence — The iPhone Air Stalls on the Runway We examine the disappointing performance of the iPhone Air: weak launch-day demand, pricing too close to the Pro lineup, and confusion around where the device fits. We explore whether the Air should even be a yearly release and what Apple may adjust for the next version. The Siri Shake-Up — Gemini Steps Into the Spotlight We unpack Apple’s potential plan to integrate a Gemini-powered model into Siri. The team discusses privacy protections, how this pairs with Apple Intellig…