Imagine being in the same room as Google's high-ranking Android execs discussing Apple's WWDC announcements. Maybe they were following the live stream online to see what Apple Intelligence is all about and how it threatens Gemini. I bet Googlers were thrilled to see and hear that Apple Intelligence would not match the abilities of Gemini and ChatGPT right away. Just as they must have been envious of some of the vision laid out for Apple Intelligence on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Whatever the case, I'm sure Google was incredibly happy to hear that Apple's massive number of iPhones already out in the wild wouldn't be compatible with Apple Intelligence. I'm speculating here, sure. But imagine how dangerous the iPhone would have been in a scenario where iOS 18 could bring Apple Intelligence to all the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 models that are in use right now. It would have given Apple a massive advantage over every adversary, especially Google, even though it is behind Google in AI development. That's not what happened. You need the iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max to try Apple Intelligence right now via the iOS 18.1 beta, or you'll need to buy an iPhone 16 next month to get access to Apple Intelligence. This chain of events suddenly gives the Pixel a fighting chance to make an impression in the AI smartphone era. That's why I think the Pixel 9 is Google's big Hail Mary play for Gemini against Apple's emerging Apple Intelligence iPhones. Continue reading... The post The Pixel 9 is Google’s best weapon against Apple Intelligence appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: Pixel 9 preorder offers, $400 off Narwal Freo X Ultra, $500 off Sony OLED TV, more Today’s deals: $229 iPad, $300 off Samsung foldables (last chance), $20 label maker, HP laptop sale, more Today’s deals: $699 Apple Watch Ultra 2, $529 iPad mini, $249 Bose QuietComfort headphones, more Best deals: Tech, laptops, TVs, and more sales