Highlights
- Fitbit: Gemini-powered Coach is coming to iPhone and additional countries alongside a major app overhaul, but availability will be limited at first [7].
- Google: First Android 17 beta released; adopts a continuous developer release plan (ecosystem signal to watch for AI/ML API implications) [4].
- Anthropic/Claude: Blog post alleging “Claude Code is being dumbed down” is drawing discussion; status unconfirmed—seek primary release notes or official statements before relying on this claim [5].
- Apple: EU public info indicates Apple acquired graph database firm Kuzu Inc; potential infra capability signal, AI impact unclear [3].
- Platform policy: BBC reports Apple and Google agreed to change app stores following an ‘effective duopoly’ claim; details pending, possible distribution implications for AI apps [1].
What to monitor next
- Fitbit/Google: Official Fitbit release notes and regional rollout timelines for Gemini Coach; check for model/version disclosures and device eligibility [7].
- Android 17: Beta docs/changelogs for on-device AI, ML frameworks, policy/permission changes impacting AI features [4].
- Anthropic: Product updates, model cards, or changelogs addressing Claude Code behavior/capability shifts [5].
- Apple–Kuzu: EU filings and Apple disclosures for integration details that could signal graph-enabled features or data infra changes [3].
- App stores: Regulatory filings and official policy updates from Apple/Google detailing changes that could affect AI app distribution, pricing, or review processes [1].