According to a new report, the next iPhone operating system could feature Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence engine to power “some new features.” Bloomberg reported that Apple and Google owner Alphabet are holding “active negotiations” about this currently for Apple to license Gemini. Apple also reportedly met with OpenAI about an AI deal.
Apple and Alphabet have already worked together. For many years now, Alphabet has paid Apple billions each year to make Google Chrome the default browser inside Safari.
Apple is working on its own AI technology, and signing a deal with Google for Gemini might “be a sign that Apple isn’t as far along with its AI efforts as some might have hoped,” Bloomberg reported. There are also antitrust concerns that could be a problem with a poten…
Pep Guardiola has spoken of his admiration for predecessor Jupp Heynckes after Bayern Munich wrapped up their fourth consecutive Bundesliga title.
Guardiola replaced Heynckes at the Allianz Arena in 2013, after the experienced German had led the club to an historic treble.
The Spaniard, who will leave Munich for Manchester City at the end of the season, saw Bayern seal their fourth-straight title with a 2-1 win at Ingolstadt on Saturday.
And after the game he said: I can only give the entire club a big compliment. It has been an honour [to succeed Heynckes].
Jupp is a Bayern legend. I have learned a lot from him. We have achieved something special.
It was the hardest title yet. Borussia Dortmund have been amazing.
Bayern will be look…
Juventus dealt a fresh blow to Eusebio Di Francesco s job security in a routine 1-0 win over an outclassed Roma at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.
Champions League semi-finalists last season, Roma have been a shadow of their former selves this term and were no match for the Serie A champions despite the narrow final scoreline.
Mario Mandzukic s commanding header, his eighth league goal of the campaign, gave Juve a deserved half-time lead and they were rarely troubled in restoring an eight-point gap to second-placed Napoli, who earlier beat SPAL 1-0.
Robin Olsen s string of stellar saves ultimately achieved little more than keeping the score down as the under-pressure Di Francesco was left to defend a run of just one victory in seven competitive matches.
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Chile have been one of the biggest surprises of the 2017 Confederations Cup, as they currently top Group B thanks to a win and a draw in their first two matches. They will look to clinch a berth in the semifinals this Sunday. But for that to happen, they will need to overcome an Australia side that needs a miracle to advance to the next round.
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Even though Chile did not win against Germany, it s hard to deny what Juan Antonio Pizzi s men have been doing on Russian soil. La Roja defeated Cameroon with ease, and they could have easily taken the three points against Germany had they been a bit more accurate on the final third. Their attacking style has turned heads all over the world, and they look like one…
Italy legend Filippo Inzaghi has outlined the areas Kylian Mbappe must improve upon if he is to reach Cristiano Ronaldo s level.
Two of world football s biggest names go head to head on Wednesday evening when France face Portugal in the group stages of Euro 2020.
Les Bleus know their place in the knockout stages is already guaranteed but will be out to secure top spot in Group F and a kinder last-16 draw.
Portugal, meanwhile, are at risk of crashing out of the tournament unless they secure at least a point from their meeting with the world champions.
Mbappe and Ronaldo are likely to have a big say for their respective teams but Inzaghi believes one man might find it easier to influence proceedings thanks to his starting position.
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Mikel Arteta will face former mentor Pep Guardiola after Arsenal were drawn against Manchester City in the EFL Cup quarter-finals.
Arsenal manager Arteta spent three seasons as assistant to Guardiola during an unprecedented period of success for City before swapping jobs last December.
The sides have met twice since then, with Arsenal exacting revenge for a 3-0 Premier League defeat towards the end of last season with a 2-0 win in the 2019-20 FA Cup semi-finals.
Arsenal beat Liverpool on penalties after a goalless last-16 tie on Thursday, while City saw off Burnley 3-0 to stay on course for a fifth EFL Cup triumph in six years.
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— Carabao Cup (@Carabao_Cup)
Elsewhere, Manchester United will tr…
Speaking to Fabrizio Romano, Jose Mourinho refused to rule out coaching a club in the Saudi Pro League in the future, but he has no agreement of that sort with anyone at the moment.
EXCLUSIVE José Mourinho on potential future in Saudi: “Cristiano Ronaldo opened the door”.
“Becoming coach of a Saudi Pro League club? If you ask me in the future… never say never”.
“I had an important proposal but I said no as I was committed to AS Roma”.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
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England and Belgium drew 2-2 in a friendly game at Wembley on Tuesday, with Ivan Toney (pen.) and Jude Bellingham cancelling out a Youri Tielemans brace. Romelu Lukaku produced a fine performance for the visitors, providing a fantastic assist for Tielemas second goal.
Currently playing for AS Roma on loan from Chelsea, the 30-year-old striker was expected perhaps to be motivated to impress back on English soil.
Reporter: When you come back to England, is there a bit of you that really wants to impress?
Lukaku: You ll have to ask Chelsea
— Hayters TV (@HaytersTV)
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Manchester City signing Fernando said he is looking up to teaming up with Yaya Toure as he embarks on a career at Eastlands.
The 26-year-old defensive midfielder sealed a move to the Premier League in June, moving from Porto.
Fernando, a former Brazil Under-20 representative, said he was thrilled to team up with Ivorian midfielder Toure as City looked to defend their league crown in 2014-15.
City are known all over the world, footballers are aware of Manchester City, Fernando said.
It s a dream to be here and part of this great club, and I also hope to become one of the club s great players.
The player I most admire and who I watch a lot of his games, is Yaya Toure.
He s a great player and for me it will be an honour to play alongside…
England captain Steven Gerrard has announced his immediate retirement from international football.
The Liverpool skipper racked up 114 caps for his country, scoring 21 times, and led England in three major tournaments, the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups and UEFA Euro 2012.
However, after failing to lead England out of Group D in Brazil, the 34-year-old has opted to bring the curtain down on his time on the national stage.
He told the Football Association s official website: I have enjoyed every minute of representing my country and it is a sad day for me knowing that I won t pull on the England shirt again.
This has been a very difficult decision, one of the toughest I ve had to make in my career. I have agonised over this since coming back from Brazil a…