Mobile AI AI News & Updates

Google Launches AI Edge Gallery App for Local Model Execution on Mobile Devices

Google has quietly released an experimental app called AI Edge Gallery that allows users to download and run AI models from Hugging Face directly on their Android phones without internet connectivity. The app enables local execution of various AI tasks including image generation, question answering, and code editing using models like Google's Gemma 3n. The app is currently in alpha and will soon be available for iOS, with performance varying based on device hardware and model size.

US Officials Probe Apple-Alibaba AI Partnership for Chinese iPhones

US government officials and congressional representatives are examining a potential deal between Apple and Alibaba that would integrate Alibaba's AI features into iPhones sold in China. The White House and House Select Committee on China have directly questioned Apple executives about data sharing and regulatory commitments, with Rep. Krishnamoorthi expressing concern about Alibaba's ties to the Chinese government. The deal has only been confirmed by Alibaba thus far, not Apple.

Apple CEO Praises DeepSeek's Efficiency While Addressing AI Strategy

Apple CEO Tim Cook described DeepSeek's AI models as representing "innovation that drives efficiency" during an earnings call, while explaining Apple's hybrid approach to AI that combines on-device processing with cloud partnerships. He also noted that iPhone sales were stronger in regions where Apple Intelligence had been rolled out, despite overall slight sales decline.