Apple released Apple Intelligence at WWDC 2024, officially announcing its entry into the AI field. CEO Cook said the AI model can make Apple devices smarter. (European News Agency)
Apple’s 2024 WWDC Developer Conference debuted in the early morning of yesterday (11th). The entire process focused on software and AI artificial intelligence, without any new hardware being unveiled. In addition to announcing system updates for six major devices, including iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11, the conference also demonstrated AI achievements for the first time and released the “Apple Intelligence” personal intelligence system. Siri also underwent a major revamp and deep integration. ChatGPT officially announced its entry into the AI field.
Apple Intelligence debuts with text and image generation capabilities
As Apple’s first AI conference, the official spent 40 minutes introducing Apple Intelligence. Its technical cornerstone is hardware device-side processing, which introduces generative models to iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, and brings AI intelligence to these devices. To generate text, pictures and other functions. Through Apple Intelligence, Apple will provide new “Writing Tools” (writing tools) in apps such as Mail, Notes, Pages, etc., using AI to assist in rewriting and proofreading articles, or quickly summarizing the key points of lengthy text. Users can also use AI to create interesting images in apps such as messaging in seconds, delete unwanted objects in photo frames, and automatically record after calls and have AI sort out text highlights.
Through the new system “Writing Tools” powered by Apple Intelligence, AI can be used to rewrite, proofread and summarize text wherever you write. (Photo taken from Apple’s official website)
Apple’s new AI function is only supported on limited models iPhone 15 Pro series and above
The beta version of Apple Intelligence will be released this fall and will initially support English. Some features, software platforms and other languages will be launched next year.
Apple users do not need to pay extra to use it, but there are restrictions on the models. The iPhone must be upgraded to the iPhone 15 Pro series or above, as well as iPads and Macs equipped with at least M1 chips. Apple also announced that it will introduce more AI models to Apple devices in the future, demonstrating its ambition to develop in the field of AI.
Apple Intelligence smart system is available for iPhone, iPad and Mac, combining the power of generative models.
Siri Smart Assistant’s overhaul deeply integrates ChatGPT
This time, Siri has become more humane and has a more natural tone with richer language understanding capabilities, and can complete multi-step tasks across different apps, such as giving the command “Send photos from Saturday’s birthday party to Xiaomei” , Siri will take care of it. The new Siri also integrates ChatGPT and is driven by GPT-4o. When a user asks Siri a question, if Siri thinks ChatGPT can provide a better answer, it will ask the user whether to use ChatGPT. ChatGPT can be used for free without creating a ChatGPT account. Subscribers can also link their accounts to access paid features directly within the system.
Siri has undergone a major revamp. Combined with ChatGPT, you can also interact with Siri using text and switch between text and voice.
Make iPhone and iPad more personal Mac supports iPhone mirroring
In addition to AI, Apple has also updated the operating systems of all devices. iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 provide more customization functions. The home screen and control center have been greatly improved. The placement of apps and gadgets on the home screen is no longer the same. Restricted grid lines can be left blank as desired, and the color of the icon can be adjusted. The control center can also freely add and organize control options, allowing users to create a more personal interface according to their preferences.
iPadOS 18 finally has a stand-alone computer app, and it can be used with the new Math Notes function. Use Apple Pencil to write mathematical formulas in memos, and the iPad will become a problem solver to provide answers. The new “Smart Script” will automatically smooth handwritten text on iPad, making the fonts beautiful and maintaining your personal style. macOS Sequoia strengthens the connection with the iPhone. The “iPhone mirroring output” function allows Mac users to use their existing computer screen, mouse and keyboard to control the iPhone remotely.
On the Apple Watch smart watch, Apple added the Vitals App in watchOS 11 to provide a clear health overview. At the same time, real-time translation in 20 languages is added, so you can travel abroad without taking out your iPhone.
iOS 18 now eliminates the need to place apps according to lines, providing a more flexible design.
Vitals allows users to quickly check health indicators. If two pieces of data are abnormal, a warning notification will pop up. (Photo taken from Apple’s official website)
