Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence is designed around privacy. This system leverages generative models to improve user interactions on Apple devices. Apple Intelligence can prioritize notifications, summarize content, and even generate images from the user’s photo library. Its capabilities extend to performing actions across various apps and devices, powered by in-device intelligence available on A17 Pro and Apple Silicon starting with the M1 chip. Additionally, Apple is introducing “Private Cloud Compute” powered by its silicon for specialized processing tasks requiring cloud support. Later this year, Apple Intelligence will include ChatGPT integration, enabling advanced content generation while ensuring user consent for data sharing. This integration marks an important step towards more personalized and efficient technology.
Apple Platforms
iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and macOS Sequoia introduced a series of improvements aimed at improving usability, customization, and integration within the Apple ecosystem.
iOS 18 offers a more customizable home screen with relocatable apps and widgets, new dark mode icons, and a revamped Control Center. Messaging is improved with RCS support, scheduling, and satellite messaging for newer iPhones, while the Photos app gets its biggest overhaul yet.
iPadOS 18 introduces a floating tab bar, remote control via SharePlay, and handwriting improvements to the Notes app.
watchOS 11 adds new health-focused features, including training load metrics and improved cycle tracking, as well as smart stacks for automatic widget management.
macOS Sequoia improves ecosystem continuity with wireless iPhone mirroring, improved window management, and built-in background replacements for video calls.
Siri revamped
The revamped Siri features significant advancements designed to improve its natural interaction and contextual awareness. Soon, Siri will support more natural and personalized interactions, including a redesigned visual wake indicator that lights up around the device’s screen. Text entry functionality has been added, allowing users to interact with Siri in the same way as other AI chatbots. Siri’s capabilities have expanded to include on-screen recognition and the ability to perform contextual actions based on personal content such as photos, messages, and calendar events. ChatGPT integration, planned for later this year, will enable advanced content generation while ensuring user consent for data sharing, making Siri more responsive and tailored to users’ individual needs.
First publication: June 11, 2024 | 7:30 a.m. STI
