We talk about ML platforms, and how Facebook messenger’s chatbot failed while smart assistants won. We also discuss digital assistant and data collection. Greg ordered a HomePod and thinks that Siri should become a platform, and Nati hopes that the HomePod would push them to take Siri more seriously. We continue with the iOS 12 rumors saying that Apple is focusing on stability instead of major new features, and finish with the baffling iPhone with the 6.1” LCD screen.

Hosts

• Greg Morris - @GR36
• Nati Shochat - @natisho

 

Follow up

• Privacy in the age of personal assistants
  • Apple's Privacy and data collection
  • Steve Jobs on Privacy
• Surprise - Greg ordered a HomePod
  • HomePod reviews are quite good
  • At least most of them...
  • Sonos cuts the price of the Sonos One after HomePod release

 

Topics

• Siri needs to become a platform

•  iOS
• • Apple to focus on stability and leave out big new features
    • Some of the iOS 12 supposed features sound like iOS 11.3
    • iOS blocks concept
    • Project Marzipan is still at work
  • iOS 11 is installed on 65% of devices

• A new 6.1” iPhone:
• • Single lens, no 3D Touch
  • 18:9 aspect ratio, with a resolution of 2,160×1,080 pixels and super slim bezels