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Travel Technology

Apple Plans Siri Chatbot Overhaul — Developer Access Will Decide Its Impact on Travel

Apple is reportedly turning a Gemini-powered Siri into a new full-time chatbot. How Apple structures developer access may determine whether it becomes relevant for travel booking.

Adriana Lee | 2 weeks ago

Airlines

Apple and Delta Join Forces on New Baggage Tracking Tech — Exclusive

Apple and Delta take a notable step toward smarter, more integrated bag tracking — by connecting AirTag data directly to airline systems and more.

Adriana Lee | 2 months ago

Travel Technology

New Apple Feature Stores Passport Info in Digital Wallet

It's limited to domestic U.S. flights for now — but could still be helpful for the holiday travel season.

Bailey Schulz | 3 months ago

Travel Technology

Skift Takes Apple’s Live Translation On The Road

Is Apple’s AirPods-enabled Live Translation a helpful digital interpreter for travelers, or a recipe for frustration? Skift puts it to the test.

Adriana Lee | 4 months ago

Two people sitting at a table and talking while wearing AirPods.

Travel Technology

Apple Rolls Out Live Translation on AirPods

This is an early iteration of live translation. It will certainly take awhile before the kinks are resolved and there is a wider rollout.

Dennis Schaal | 5 months ago

Google homepage on the screen under a magnifying glass.

Online Travel

Google Keeps Its Grip on Travel Search After Antitrust Ruling

The judge's order in the Google antitrust case was a huge letdown for travel businesses that have tried to force changes to the way Google displays travel search results.

Dennis Schaal | 5 months ago

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Hotels

Resorts World Las Vegas Debuts Room Keys in Apple Wallet, No App Needed — Exclusive

Digital room keys have been around for years, but the catch has been that guests have to download a hotel's app to make them work. So some hoteliers are hoping to simplify things.

Sean O'Neill | 8 months ago