• Apple’s Voice Memos, Notes App Level up in iOS 18: Real-Time Transcription, AI Summaries

    Apple's upcoming iOS 18 will feature upgraded, AI-powered Voice Memos and Notes apps that will boost productivity.

  • Apple Previews iOS 18's Upgraded Magnifier App With New Reader Mode

    One of the new iOS 18 accessibility features that Apple previewed today is a Reader Mode in the Magnifier app, which will convert words in images to uniform lines of text. Apple did not provide any specific details about the feature, but it shared a screenshot showing that users will be able to change the font and have the text read aloud. Apple also revealed that iOS 18 will allow iPhone users to easily launch the Magnifier app's Detection Mode with the Action button, which debuted on the...

  • New iPad Pro released, iOS 18 accessibility features, Apple AI servers

    Benjamin gives his thoughts on his brief experience using the new M4 iPad Pro hardware, while Chance ponders a purchase. Apple previews some exciting new iOS 18 accessibility features, and we gist more insight into Apple’s AI plans with reports that the company is already hosting Apple Silicon chips in its server farms. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance react to the increasing likelihood that John Ternus becomes Apple’s next CEO, in the fullness of time. Subscribe at...

  • OpenAI’s GPT-4o: iOS 18 Integration Rumors, Apple Collab Coming to WWDC?

    OpenAI's latest model, GPT-4o, is now rumored for iOS 18. The integration will be announced at WWDC.

  • Bloomberg: iOS 18 AI features will be powered by Apple silicon-equipped data centers

    Coming on the heels of a Wall Street Journal report that Apple was developing its own chips geared toward powering AI-focused data centers, today Mark Gurman at Bloomberg effectively confirmed the report while adding new details of his own. more

  • Apple, Google’s Unwanted Bluetooth Tracker Alerts Now Available via iOS, Android Update

    Apple and Google's unwanted Bluetooth tracker alerts are now available for users. It does not matter if you are using iOS or Android. Apple and Google's collaboration now delivers unwanted Bluetooth tracker alerts that would notify users if they were tagged with the technology.

  • Apple’s big AI rollout at WWDC will reportedly focus on making Siri suck less

    Apple will reportedly focus its first round of generative AI enhancements on beefing up Siri’s conversational chops. Sources speaking with The New York Times say company executives realized early last year that ChatGPT made Siri look antiquated. The company allegedly decided that the large language model (LLM) principles behind OpenAI’s chatbot could give the iPhone’s virtual assistant a much-needed shot in the arm. So Apple will reportedly roll out a new version of Siri powered by generative AI...

  • Apple’s 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro now $250 off, upgraded iPad mini 6 $110 off, and more in today’s best deals

    Happy iPad launch day folks! While much of the early pre-order deals we have tracked on the M4 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air have faded (some are still live though!), today’s deals focus on Apple’s latest MacBooks and the venerable iPad mini 6. The 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro with 18GB of memory is nearly $250 off, the mid-range 15-inch M3 MacBook Air is $100 off, and you’ll find some solid deals on upgraded iPad mini 6 configurations too. Head below for a closer look at today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break. ...

  • Apple likely to update Siri with AI tech

    Apple is planning to enhance its iPhone virtual assistant Siri with artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, The New York Times reported citing three people familiar with the company's work. Th

  • Apple Is Finally Making Siri a Real AI Chatbot

    New reports have set the rumor mill spinning, and insider sources have revealed that Apple may bring AI to Siri before the end of the year.

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    iOS 18 reported to include AI transcription and summarising

    Given the recent news around AI and the benefits that Apple's latest M4 chip can provide, it comes as no surprise that reports are surfacing that iOS 18 will include AI transcription and summarising.

  • Apple Previews Some iOS 18 Features Ahead of WWDC (Video)

    Apple has recently announced a comprehensive suite of innovative accessibility features set to debut in the upcoming iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 releases later this year. These innovative enhancements are meticulously crafted to transform the user experience for individuals with diverse accessibility needs, ensuring a more inclusive and seamless interaction with their devices. Eye Tracking: […]