The first Apple Intelligence features are launching next week with iOS 18.1, and beta testers have even now gained access to wave two in iOS 18.2. I’ve been using many of these AI features on my iPhone, iPad, and Mac since July. Here are the three advantages Apple Intelligence has over its AI competitors.
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When it announced Apple Intelligence at WWDC in June, Apple also detailed its new Private Cloud Compute platform. At the time, Apple said it would allow independent experts to verify its claims around security and privacy.
Ahead of the Apple Intelligence launch next week, Apple is making good on this promise.
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Benjamin and Chance discuss all the new Apple Intelligence features available in the first iOS 18.2 beta, including Genmoji, Image Playground, and ChatGPT integration. Also, the new iPad mini receives mixed reviews and there are signs Apple is planning a dedicated Games app for iOS.
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Ahead of the release of iOS 18.1 to the public next week, Apple today released a major update to TestFlight. The new version comes with a new design and new features that were teased at WWDC 2024 in June. Read on as we detail everything that’s new with the TestFlight update.
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Apple is planning a host of M4 Mac announcements for next week, but one model that won’t be included is the MacBook Air. However, a new report indicates we shouldn’t have to wait long for Apple’s most popular Mac to get updated, or the new iPhone that’s expected shortly afterwards.
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Apple has just released new firmware for ahead of iOS 18.1’s launch next week. This firmware update brings support for the powerful new health features: Hearing Test, Hearing Aid, and Hearing Protection.
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Even before releasing iOS 18.1 to the public, Apple has released the first developer beta of iOS 18.2, which includes many new Apple Intelligence features. One of the new features is the long-awaited integration with ChatGPT, and thanks to this, you can now ask Siri for details about what you’re seeing on your device’s screen.
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After teasing a native app for macOS last month, Perplexity AI on Thursday officially launched a version of its app for the Mac. Users can now interact with the platform more easily without having to rely on the web version.
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Apple recently announced a new generation of the iPad mini, which features the faster A17 Pro chip inside with support for Apple Intelligence. There are exclusive wallpapers available for these iPads, but you can download them for any device here.
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