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Connect an MCP server to an AI app, discover its tools, and route the model’s tool requests safely. See the client loop, local vs. remote transports, and where your app still needs to make decisions.
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MCP and function calling solve different parts of the AI tool puzzle. See how model-issued tool calls differ from a reusable protocol—and how the two work together in one application.
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Meet Apple, the company behind the iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, and a connected world of software and services. Learn how its ecosystem, custom chips, business model, and leadership fit together.
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