> Fortunately, because Apple is delaying Apple Intelligence and these other new features in the EU, all of the thriving EU-based smartphone and OS makers can ju

> Fortunately, because Apple is delaying Apple Intelligence and these other new features in the EU, all of the thriving EU-based smartphone and OS makers can jump in and compete on merit now, without Apple the gatekeeping bully in their way. He says it ironically, but there's literal merit here. No, you cannot announce a $CORPSOFT integration without an escape hatch or reasonable alternative for third parties. Apple can act brazen in places where they won't be scrutinized, but they know their current integration won't pass a smell-test by a rational and unbiased third-party. Plus, I hope Gruber doesn't need to be reminded that Apple chose to exclude these features for the time being, not the EU. Apple could very well release a compliant version of the feature when it eventually exists, they are specifically saying they won't to try and get people to be upset. Minor problem; AI-assistance features are the least-desirable type of software since Clippy and Bonzi Buddy.