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

Siri thinks the president is Keir Starmer, and 4 other examples of incompetency that make me yearn for an Apple Intelligence upgrade

By John-Anthony Disotto published 21 March 25

We all know Siri needs an update, but I didn't quite realize it was this bad.

The Bella Ramsey Apple Intelligence ad that disappeared, and why Apple is now facing a false advertising lawsuit

By John-Anthony Disotto published 21 March 25

Apple is facing a false advertising lawsuit because of its now-delayed Apple Intelligence-powered Siri.

Apple's Craig Federighi presents Apple Intelligence at the 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).

Apple Intelligence might finally transform Siri into the ultimate AI assistant if these leadership changes are true

By John-Anthony Disotto published 20 March 25

Apple is changing its Siri leader, according to a new report from Bloomberg and it has Mike Rockwell, the person behind Vision Pro, taking over the virtual assistant.

AI is taking over your favorite fast food restaurants as Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC team up with Nvidia - 500 locations by the end of 2025

By John-Anthony Disotto published 20 March 25

Your local Taco Bell, KFC, or Pizza Hut might have AI-powered drive-thrus by the end of 2025 as Yum! announces partnership with Nvidia.

ChatGPT helped me pick my March Madness bracket - I doubt I’ll win, but if I do I owe AI a chunk of that $1 million cash prize

By John-Anthony Disotto published 19 March 25

I used ChatGPT to create my March Madness bracket, but do I even stand a chance of winning the cash prize?

Nvidia, Google, and Disney's AI-powered Star Wars robot is absolutely the droid I've been looking for

By John-Anthony Disotto published 19 March 25

A future with Star Wars droids isn't that impossible as Nvidia showcases collaboration with Google and Disney at GTC 2025.

Gemini Canvas lets you write and code with Google AI, and ChatGPT should be worried

By John-Anthony Disotto published 18 March 25

Gemini Canvas is the latest in a long list of upgrades that keep getting announced for Google's AI chatbot.

Pokemon and Lego announce the most electrifying collaboration of all time and I’m going to be first in line

By John-Anthony Disotto published 18 March 25

Lego and Pokemon officially announce a collaboration with sets launching in 2026.

Nintendo Switch 2 expected to have AI upscaling and I can't wait to finally play Tears of the Kingdom with upgraded graphics

By John-Anthony Disotto last updated 17 March 25

An updated patent hints at an AI upscaling future for the Nintendo Switch 2.

It’s crunch time for Apple Intelligence as Apple execs look for a solution to the company’s AI woes

By John-Anthony Disotto published 17 March 25

Apple Intelligence woes could be resolved this week as Apple execs are expected to meet to discuss AI.

I believed in Apple Intelligence, but Apple let me down

By John-Anthony Disotto last updated 17 March 25

I want Apple Intelligence to succeed, but I’m starting to think that’s not going to happen

Gemini Deep Research just got even smarter and it’s now free for everyone to try - here's why you should give it a go

By John-Anthony Disotto published 13 March 25

Google just upgraded Gemini Deep Research and also made it free to use.

Google Gemini with Search history access. Image says "Get help from AI that gets you"

Google just gave Gemini a superpower by allowing it to access your Search history - here's why I'm excited and also a little terrified

By John-Anthony Disotto published 13 March 25

Gemini can now access your Search history, and this could be the AI breakthrough we've been waiting for.

ChatGPT wants to write your next novel, and readers and writers alike should be very worried

By John-Anthony Disotto published 12 March 25

Sam Altman shows off a new ChatGPT model that's very good at creative writing, as long as you want robot-written fiction.

Three iPhones on a blue and red background running Apple Intelligence

You’ll soon be able to use Gemini in Apple Intelligence as iOS 18.4 beta hints at upcoming integration

By John-Anthony Disotto published 24 February 25

iOS 18.4 beta code hints at Google Gemini coming to Apple Intelligence

Spotify's AI-narrated audiobooks have me worried for the future of music

By John-Anthony Disotto last updated 21 February 25

Spotify is expanding its AI-narrated audiobook offering, and that might just be a hint at what's to come.

Your iPhone 15 Pro will get a Visual Intelligence upgrade soon – here’s why that’s a big deal

By John-Anthony Disotto last updated 21 February 25

The iPhone 15 Pro could be getting Apple's Visual Intelligence feature in a future update, and that means there's no reason to upgrade for better AI.

iPhone 16e has Apple Intelligence’s best AI tool, but you don’t use Camera Control to activate it – 15 Pro owners should be mad

By John-Anthony Disotto published 20 February 25

The iPhone 16e doesn't have Camera Control but it can still access Visual Intelligence – here's how.

Looking for Gemini on iOS? It’s now only in Google’s dedicated Gemini app – complete with the new research mode for subscribers

By John-Anthony Disotto published 19 February 25

Gemini is no longer available in the Google app on iOS – it's now accessed solely via the dedicate Gemini app.

Apple Intelligence coming to Vision Pro in April according to top insider, and it could arrive in beta later this week

By John-Anthony Disotto last updated 17 February 25

The Apple Vision Pro could get Apple Intelligence as soon as this week.

I was watching YouTube on my TV before it became more popular than phones – here are 3 reasons why it’s better on the big screen

By John-Anthony Disotto last updated 14 February 25

YouTube turns 20 years old and not only has its content evolved, but the way we consume it too.

Gemini just upgraded its memory feature, and I'm finally excited to use it

By John-Anthony Disotto published 14 February 25

Google Gemini can now remember previous conversations, although unlike ChatGPT you'll need to pay for it.

OpenAI is finally going to make ChatGPT a lot less confusing – and hints at a GPT-5 release window

By John-Anthony Disotto published 13 February 25

Sam Altman has laid out the roadmap for the future of ChatGPT and that means a future where you no longer have to pick an AI model.

Want to use ChatGPT Deep Research for free? Sam Altman confirms how often you’ll be able to use the new AI agent

By John-Anthony Disotto published 12 February 25

Sam Altman has essentially confirmed how often ChatGPT Plus and free users will be able to use the new AI agent, Deep Research.

iPhone 16 Pro Max with Apple Intelligence

Did you turn off Apple Intelligence? Updating to iOS 18.3.1 or macOS 15.3.1 might’ve turned it on again

By John-Anthony Disotto published 11 February 25

iOS 18.3.1 and macOS 15.3.1 bug causing Apple Intelligence to get reactivated despite users switching it off in the past.

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