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

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.

Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sarah Catherine Hook, Sam Nivola in the White Lotus season 3

'It's ruined my whole weekend': The White Lotus fans vent their fury over season 3's new title song, and I completely agree

By John-Anthony Disotto published 17 February 25

The White Lotus Season 3 has a new theme song, and it's fair to say fans are less than impressed.

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.

ChatGPT and Google Gemini are terrible at summarizing news, according to a new study

By John-Anthony Disotto published 11 February 25

A new study finds AI chatbots more often than not inaccurately summarize news.

A hand holding an iPhone showing the new Siri

Siri's Apple Intelligence delay is a huge deal - here are three big upgrades you're missing out on

By John-Anthony Disotto published 11 February 25

Siri needs Apple Intelligence - here's 3 upgrades we're still patiently waiting for

OpenAI’s ChatGPT Super Bowl commercial was created entirely by humans, and maybe we don't have to fear AI after all

By John-Anthony Disotto published 10 February 25

OpenAI's 60-second Super Bowl ad showcases the evolution of human innovation all the way up to ChatGPT.

A laptop screen showing ChatGPT search examples

ChatGPT Search is now free for everyone, no OpenAI account required – is it time to ditch Google?

By John-Anthony Disotto published 6 February 25

OpenAI has removed the login requirement from ChatGPT Search, allowing all users to access the AI search engine for free.

OpenAI confirms a ChatGPT gadget is coming – here are 5 things I want to see

By John-Anthony Disotto published 5 February 25

OpenAI is working on ChatGPT hardware, and the company will need to consider these five things if it wants its mystery device to succeed.

The Thing, Sue Storm, Reed Richards, and Johnny Storm wearing blue and white spacesuits in The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Marvel strongly denies using AI in The Fantastic Four: First Steps' new poster, but I'm not buying it and neither is ChatGPT

By John-Anthony Disotto published 5 February 25

Marvel denies using AI to generate posters for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, but I'm still on the fence.

OpenAI's Deep Research smashes records for the world's hardest AI exam, with ChatGPT o3-mini and DeepSeek left in its wake

By John-Anthony Disotto published 4 February 25

OpenAI Deep Research and ChatGPT o3-mini set new records on the world’s hardest AI exam.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 27: CM Punk and Cody Rhodes speak during WWE Monday Night RAW at State Farm Arena on January 27, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia

I’ve loved WWE for 25 years, and there’s no better time to start watching thanks to Netflix

By John-Anthony Disotto published 3 February 25

There's never been a better time to get back into wrestling, trust me WWE on Netflix is awesome.

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