One of the biggest criticisms of generative AI is that many of the models used to train these systems comes from data that was obtained without the explicit consent of the content creators or, in some cases allegedly, the outright theft of intellectual property. Apple says it takes a different approach although how this fits…
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Apple embracing third-party LLMs to power the next version of Siri
Following the management shakeup that saw Apple dump John Giannandrea as its head of AI and bring trusted manager Craig Federighi in to oversee the redevelopment of Siri, there’s news that Apple is no longer wedded to the idea of using its own LLMs. Large Language Models (LLMs) are the foundation upon which AI applications…
How to access Visual Intelligence on your iPhone
One of the new iOS features that came as part of the iOS 18.4 upgrade is Visual Intelligence – one of the pieces of the Apple Intelligence puzzle. Visual Intelligence uses the iPhones camera to receive information and then provides information about what it sees. Visual Intelligence can be accessed a couple of different ways….
Apple plans to bring camera to AirPods to boost Apple Intelligence
Following on from rumors that Apple was planning to bring a camera module to AirPods, the company has filed a patent application. Patently Apple found the application and reports that the module will include a small lens and sensor, possibly installed on the outer edge of the ear buds. The primary purpose of this camera…
Apple’s Siri and AI debacle will be the centrepiece of WWDC 2025
When Siri was introduced back in 2011, following Apple’s purchase from SRI from the time Siri was an app in iOS 4, it was hailed as a revolution and promised a great deal. Today, it has been completely overtaken by the revolution in generative AI. And while Apple Intelligence promises to make Siri a more…
Apple is hoping Apple Intelligence will lead to a hardware sales boom
Apple CEO Tim Cook made some interesting comments at the company’s most recent earnings call. While iPhone sales dipped when compared to same time a year before, Cook noted that sales of new iPhones were strongest in countries where Apple Intelligence was available. Notably, that excluded China. That is likely to change. Apple has done…
Apple Invites – a new app for organising events
Apple has introduced a new app for iPhone that helps users create custom invitations to gather friends and family for any occasion. Apple Invites enables users to create and easily share invitations, RSVP, contribute to Shared Albums, and engage with Apple Music playlists. Apple Invites, which was codenamed ‘Confetti’ while in development, can be downloaded…
The mystery of iPad 11 support for Apple Intelligence
Reports conflict on whether the iPad 11 will support Apple Intelligence, with Mark Gurman claiming it will, while an anonymous source argues it won’t due to hardware limitations.
macOS 15.3 is close to release – here’s what to expect
macOS 15.3 will enable Apple Intelligence by default for M-series systems. Key updates include SwiftUI fixes and features like Genmoji in Messages, enhanced notification management, and improved Calculator functionality.
What to expect in iOS 18.3
iOS 18.3 will be arriving soon. Here’s what you can expect.