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the Minnesota Apple Computer Users' Group, Inc.
In our upcoming session, we are moving beyond the hype to conduct a hands-on comparison of the premier AI models available to Apple users in early 2026. We will be evaluating ChatGPT (OpenAI), Claude (Anthropic), and Gemini (Google) against the backdrop of Apple Intelligence. Our goal is to determine which “brain” deserves a spot in your Dock based on three critical pillars: Creative Logic, Multimodal Performance, and Privacy.
We’ll dive into how these models currently interact with macOS and iOS—from using ChatGPT as Siri’s “knowledge extension” for complex reasoning, to utilizing Claude’s superior coding and document analysis within local developer workflows, and leveraging Gemini’s massive context window for deep research. We will also discuss the latest Apple Intelligence updates, focusing on how on-device processing maintains your privacy while handling daily tasks like notification summaries and “Visual Intelligence” through the camera.
Tuesday, February 17
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Edina Library (Conference Room)
5280 Grandview Square, Edina, MN 55436
Google Maps / Apple Maps
Zoom conference room
Please email [email protected] to request the meeting link or RSVP on Meetup and it will become visible.
Come join us for a virtual social and Q&A meeting! There is no set topic and you can come and go as you want. You can also bring any questions or problems you have that you’ve been wrestling with.
Tuesday, February 3
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Zoom conference room
Please email [email protected] to request the meeting link or RSVP on Meetup and it will become visible.
KAYAK – Search Flights, Hotels & Rental Cars
Google Flights – Find Cheap Flights Worldwide & Book Your Ticket
Costco Travel
Delta Vacations
Flighty – Live Flight Tracker App – App Store
TripIt: Travel Planner App – App Store
Google Translate App – App Store
Xe Send Money & Currency App – App Store
PCalc App – App Store
Pelican – Cases, Flashlights, Coolers, and Travel Gear
Got a vacation plan coming up this year? Business road trip? There are many apps to track your flight, purchase the best ticket, find a hotel, or book a rental car. Lets review some good options to have you better prepared for your 2026 travels.
Tuesday, January 20
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Edina Library (Conference Room)
5280 Grandview Square, Edina, MN 55436
Google Maps / Apple Maps
Zoom conference room
Please email [email protected] to request the meeting link or RSVP on Meetup and it will become visible.