iOS 17.4 is coming this week: Here’s everything new so far
iOS 17.4 is currently in beta testing and is expected to be released to everyone this week. It comes with a number of major changes to the App Store and the iPhone ecosystem in the European Union. There are new emoji, an upgrade to CarPlay, Siri impr.....»»
HomePod Software 17.4 lets Siri learn your preferred music service for commands
Rather than having to assign a default, HomePod will now automatically launch the user's preferred app for music, podcasts, and audiobooks for the relevant Siri command with the incoming 17.4 update.HomePods Software 17.4 adds new default media servi.....»»
9to5Mac Overtime: Showed up in a Cybertruck
On this week’s edition of Overtime, Fernando and Jeff talk about their latest thoughts on Apple Vision Pro, top iOS 17.4 RC features, the canceled Apple Car program, Siri AI improvements in iOS 18, upcoming iPads, and Ford EVs at Tesla Supercharger.....»»
NYT: Apple held talks with Elon Musk about buying Tesla, planned to use Siri instead of a steering wheel for Apple Car
Yesterday, Bloomberg reported that the Apple Car project is officially dead after more than a decade of work. In a new story today, The New York Times shares additional details on the turmoil inside the Project Titan team, based on conversations with.....»»
Cancelling the Apple Car is a good move, says Morgan Stanley
Analysts at investment bank Morgan Stanley say that Apple was too far behind in the car market, and cancelling the Apple Car means it can put its resources to better use in AI.Siri AI should benefit from the cancellation of Apple CarWhile the apparen.....»»
How to use Microsoft Copilot on iOS and iPadOS
Microsoft's Copilot is an AI assistant available on multiple platforms. Here's how to use Microsoft's rival to Siri on iOS and iPadOS.Microsoft Copilot for iOS and iPadOSAI assistants help you get work done faster by providing you with answers which.....»»
How to use the Microcosft Copilot on iOS and iPadOS
Microsoft's Copilot is an AI assistant available on multiple platforms. Here's how to use Microsoft's rival to Siri on iOS and iPadOS.Microsoft Copilot for iOS and iPadOSAI assistants help you get work done faster by providing you with answers which.....»»
Apple joins Meta, Google, Facebook on new US government AI safety initiative
At the behest of the Biden administration, Apple will be part of a new consortium formed by the US government to support safe development of artificial intelligence.A Siri icon superimposed on Apple ParkOn Thursday, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimond.....»»
Apple AI work continues: Editing photos using text commands
Apple’s AI work may be something of a slow-burn when it comes to Siri, but the company isn’t sitting back doing nothing. The company has just released an open-source AI model for editing photos using simple text commands – something which has b.....»»
Siri and Shortcuts are ready for the Grammys (and Taylor Swift)
The Grammy Awards ceremony is just around the corner, and Siri is ready to get the music started. Siri can........»»
Cook "incredibly excited" about generative AI coming to Apple gear later in 2024
Tim Cook says that Apple is spending "a tremendous amount of time and effort" on AI features that will be announced in the coming months.A Siri icon superimposed on Apple ParkApple's Cook took the opportunity of the firm's latest financial earnings c.....»»
iOS 17.4 beta has signs of an AI-improved Siri ahead of WWDC 2024
Apple could announce an AI-powered version of Siri as soon as June, and there are signs inside the iOS 17.4 beta that it exists. Apple is testing its in-house Chatbot Siri against ChatGPTApple has yet to release an equivalent to ChatGPT's artificial.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: January 25, 2024 – Next-gen Siri, Vision Pro sales estimates
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by We.....»»
Next generation Siri likely to be launched in iOS 18, with ChatGPT style capabilities
A next generation Siri version is set to be powered by a generative AI chatbot, with analysts expecting it to be launched with iOS 18, and announced at this year’s WWDC. While Apple has been criticized for the way that Siri has lagged behind, a.....»»
Rumored iOS 18 Siri boost will be driven by massive acquisitions over years
Apple's investment in more AI firms than any of its major rivals, and a marked increased in related job ads, backs up claims that Siri will see significant improvements at WWDC 2024.A Siri icon superimposed on Apple ParkAgain belying the claim that A.....»»
How to turn off Siri on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch
Tired of Siri coming to life at inconvenient moments? Need a break from Apple's intelligent assistant? Here's how to turn off Siri on your iPhone and iPad......»»
Here are Apple’s secret plans for adding AI to your iPhone
The likes of Google Assistant are quickly racing ahead by adopting generative AI smarts, so are iPhone rivals. 2024 could finally see Siri getting the AI boost......»»
Advancement of AI: Machine Learning Examples in Real Life
User personalization or natural language processing (NLP) are all examples of machine learning (ML). We’ve already got used to a big number of applications that help us in our daily lives. Think of Siri on your phone or Netflix on your TV, recommen.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: January 15, 2024 – Vision Pro tidbits, Siri data changes
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Connect with us.....»»
Apple offers Austin relocation to 121 San Diego employees in office closure
A 121-employee Siri team in San Diego is being disbanded, a report claims, with the Data Operations Annotations group being offered similar roles in Apple's Austin offices instead of being laid off.A rendering of Apple's plans for its $1B Austin, Tex.....»»