Articles by John-Anthony Disotto, Senior Writer AI

John-Anthony Disotto is TechRadar's Senior Writer, AI, bringing you the latest news on, and comprehensive coverage of, tech's biggest buzzword. An expert on all things Apple, he was previously iMore's How To Editor, and has a monthly column in MacFormat.

He used to work for Apple as a technician focused on iOS and iPhone repairs at the Genius Bar and has used the Apple ecosystem for over a decade. In his spare time, John-Anthony can be found watching any sport under the sun from football to darts, taking the term 'Lego house' far too literally as he runs out of space to display any more plastic bricks, or chilling on the couch with his French bulldog, Kermit.

Articles by: John-Anthony Disotto

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The AI photo-editing tools that are actually useful

By John-Anthony Disotto published 27 March 26

How to use AI to make your photos look instantly better

By John-Anthony Disotto published 26 March 26

'After years of waiting, iPhone users deserve nothing less': 5 things Gemini-powered Siri needs to do to save Apple from AI irrelevance

By John-Anthony Disotto published 26 January 26

Siri has been the iPhone’s biggest frustration for years, but a massive new partnership between Apple and Google is about to change that.

ChatGPT now has ads, and before long Gemini might too - here's what we can learn from Netflix, Prime Video, and other streaming services

By John-Anthony Disotto published 19 January 26

ChatGPT's ad strategy is only the beginning of an AI future hidden behind a paywall.

The hidden iPhone setting that instantly turns your phone into a sleep machine

By John-Anthony Disotto published 15 January 26

The iPhone has a hidden sound library that not enough people know about. Here's how you can use it to help sleep better and work more efficiently.

Gemini gets its biggest upgrade yet 'Personal Intelligence' that uses your Gmail, Photos, Search and YouTube history - and it could be our first glimpse of the new Siri in iOS 27

By John-Anthony Disotto published 14 January 26

Gemini's new Personal Intelligence feature is now live, and it gives users an AI personal assistant similar to the one Apple promised Siri would become.

I used Gemini on Android for 3 months – now I know why Apple had no choice but to partner with Google

By John-Anthony Disotto last updated 14 January 26

For the first time in years, I’m excited about the future of the iPhone. And that excitement is coming from Google, not Cupertino.

OpenAI says 40 million people use ChatGPT for healthcare every day

By John-Anthony Disotto published 6 January 26

OpenAI's latest report states that 40 million people use ChatGPT for health-related questions every day. Should we be worried?

A robot just learned 1,000 tasks in a single day — and it’s a big deal for everyday AI

By John-Anthony Disotto published 19 December 25

This robot was able to learn 1,000 tasks in just 24 hours - but why should you care?

Google launches Gemini 3 Flash — and claims it's as fast as using traditional Search

By John-Anthony Disotto published 17 December 25

Google just launched Gemini 3 Flash and promises it will revolutionize AI search.

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Over 30% of all new music on Deezer is AI-generated – and most people can't tell the difference

By John-Anthony Disotto published 17 December 25

97% of people can't tell if music is AI-generated – and over 30% of all new tracks are.

The ChatGPT app just got a big upgrade on iOS and Android to stop your chats spiraling out of control

By John-Anthony Disotto published 16 December 25

iPhone and Android users just got access to this excellent ChatGPT feature, albeit three months late.

I asked AI to help me stop being a Grinch this Christmas — and it actually gave good advice

By John-Anthony Disotto published 16 December 25

With Christmas on the horizon, I'm stressed about the holidays not living up to my expectations – maybe AI can help

ChatGPT 5.2 branded a ‘step backwards’ by disappointed early users – here’s why

By John-Anthony Disotto published 12 December 25

ChatGPT 5.2 is now available, but Reddit users claim it's 'boring' and 'worse than 5.1.'

I tried Photoshop in ChatGPT — it's an awesome free AI superpower

By John-Anthony Disotto published 11 December 25

ChatGPT's new Photoshop, Acrobat, and Express features are excellent, and best of all, they're free

Opera Neon is now available, and I think it's an AI subscription worth paying for

By John-Anthony Disotto published 11 December 25

Opera Neon is an AI web browser that lets you make your own version of the internet, and I'm shocked by how much I enjoyed using it.

Ads aren’t coming to Gemini, Google says — but OpenAI has shown that the inevitable is coming

By John-Anthony Disotto published 9 December 25

A new report suggests Gemini could be getting ads very soon, but Google denies there is any validity in the rumors.

ChatGPT users are making a Spotify Wrapped for their year in AI — here's how to do it

By John-Anthony Disotto published 8 December 25

This prompt gives you ChatGPT's version of Spotify Wrapped, and it's an excellent way to see how you've used AI over the last 12 months.

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‘A solution looking for a problem that doesn’t exist’: Logitech CEO blasts AI gadgets – and most people think that’s being generous

By John-Anthony Disotto published 5 December 25

Logitech’s CEO has called AI gadgets “solutions looking for a problem,” and judging by the online backlash, most people think even that’s putting it politely.

Hate VAR? Wait until you see how FIFA plans to use AI at the World Cup

By John-Anthony Disotto published 4 December 25

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is getting even more VAR as an AI-powered ball helps add corner kick scrutiny.

The era of ads in ChatGPT begins – users furious as even $200 a month Pro subscribers hit with app suggestions

By John-Anthony Disotto published 3 December 25

OpenAI has started testing app suggestions inside ChatGPT conversations, and even $200 a month Pro users are seeing them.

I tried ChatGPT's new Shopping Research tool on Black Friday deals – and humans still do it better for now

By John-Anthony Disotto last updated 25 November 25

I tried ChatGPT's new shopping tool to see if it's worth using this Black Friday.

iPadOS 26's window management is confusing – here's an easy trick to use it properly

By John-Anthony Disotto published 24 November 25

Apple changed the iPad forever with iPadOS 26, but it did a terrible job at explaining how to get the most from the new window management features.

How ChatGPT can help you eat healthier - AI tips to get back on your health kick

By John-Anthony Disotto published 22 November 25

ChatGPT can help you eat a healthier diet, plan your meals, and cook exciting dinners

Reliving the 90s via the Analogue 3D is definitely nostalgic, but excellent hardware can't fix an era of video games we should appreciate but never revisit

By John-Anthony Disotto published 22 November 25

I spent two weeks playing the Analogue 3D and reliving the nostalgia of the Nintendo 64. The hardware is excellent, but I can't recommend this console to everyone.

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