Apple is said to be in discussions to buy Perplexity AI, a company known for its work in artificial intelligence. If Apple goes ahead with this deal, it could use Perplexity’s technology to make its own AI features smarter and more helpful. This could mean better AI tools in Apple’s products, making things easier and faster for users.
At the same time, Apple is planning a big update with iOS 26. This new update will let other app makers build their own versions of AirDrop, Apple’s popular tool for sharing files between devices. Right now, only Apple’s own AirDrop can be used, but soon, third-party apps will be able to make similar tools. This change will give users more choices for sharing files and could make file transfers more flexible and competitive.
With these moves, Apple is showing that it wants to stay ahead in both artificial intelligence and user-friendly features. Buying Perplexity AI could boost Apple’s AI abilities, while opening up AirDrop alternatives will give users more ways to share files, making Apple’s devices even more useful.