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Apple Intelligence Features: All New AI Features Coming to iPhone, iPad & Mac
Kanika Gogia
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The Cupertino giant has revamped Siri and now it comes with on-screen awareness. It can perform many on-device tasks with ease. It also creates a semantic index on your device to pull out relevant information and perform tasks intelligently. There are also other Apple Intelligence features and experiences in the Mail app, Notes app, and other first-party apps.
Apple Intelligence release date is here. If you are wondering whether your iPhone 15 will get Apple Intelligence features, here's the answer.
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The iPhone 14 series will not receive Apple Intelligence and any of its features as it works on device and requires at minimum 8 GB of RAM which is available in the iPhone 15 Pro and the new iPhone 16 series of devices.
Apple Intelligence Release Date: When Is Apple Intelligence Coming Out?
Anmol Sachdeva
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Reliable Apple analyst Mark Gurman has revealed the Apple Intelligence release date in the U.S.
Apple Intelligence Supported Devices: Will Your Device Get Apple’s AI Features?
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Apple Intelligence features will not be available on all Apple devices. Here, we have provided a list of iPhones, iPads and Macs that will get Apple Intelligence features.
The latest iOS 18 update brings an array of AI-inspired features, new Accessibility features, a redesigned Home Screen experience, revamped Siri & and much more. The iPhone XR, XS, XS Max, and later models have made it to the iOS 18 supported devices list.
Apple launched the latest iOS 18 with brand-new features like Home Screen Customization, a new Passwords app, and a redesigned Photos app, and more. Interestingly, Apple also silently pushed a bunch of handy features that can make a big difference in your day-to-day life. In this article, I've shared 25 hidden features and settings of iOS 18 that Apple didn't mention on the stage.
Apple is expected to release iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence features on October 28, 2024. Check out iOS 18.1 release time here.
Apple Music offers a Student Plan at $5.99/mo, Individual Plan at $10.99/mo, and a Family Plan at $16.99/mo. Besides, you can also get Apple Music for free if you're a new subscriber or purchased an eligible device. Check out the details.
The upcoming iPhone SE 4 is expected to arrive with an iPhone 14-like design, 48MP main camera, A18 chipset, 8GB RAM, and Apple Intelligence support. With the AI capabilities, Apple's least expensive iPhone SE 4 might kill the iPhone 15.
Apple's Greg Joswiak posted on X and revealed that Apple is all set to launch new products next week, teasing the refreshed M4 Macs. With iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 coming on Monday, we might get to hear the new Mac announcements on Tuesday and beyond.
What Is Genmoji on iPhone and How to Create a Genmoji
Kanika Gogia
Anmol Sachdeva
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Genmoji is one of the Apple Intelligence features that lets you create custom emojis for any occasion on your device. You can create unique Genmojis on an iPhone by bringing up the AI prompt & keyboard to type a simple description. To use Genmoji and other Apple Intelligence features, you need an iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, or an iPad/Mac with an M-series chipset.
Apple Rolls Out iOS 18.2 Developer Beta with Genmoji, Image Playground, ChatGPT & more
Kanika Gogia
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Genmoji, Image Playground, ChatGPT integration, and iPhone 16 Visual Intelligence available for the first time with iOS 18.2 developer beta.
iPhone 16 Display Is Worse than Some Budget Android Phones: DxOMark Ranking
Kanika Gogia
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Apple's latest flagship, the iPhone 16, gets a mediocre 142 score in DxOMark's display analysis, falling way short for a premium smartphone. With this score, the iPhone 16 falls way behind several more affordable Android smartphones like Galaxy A35 5G and Pixel 9a, which managed to score 143 and 145 points respectively.
Apple is reportedly working on a new iOS game store that might merge Apple Arcade, Game Center, and gaming content from the App Store in one location. Apple might also integrate FaceTime and iMessage in its new gaming app for easier communication during gaming sessions. We might get to see the new app with a future iOS 18 update or wait for it until iOS 19.
AirPods Pro 2 Hearing Aid Update Arriving Soon: Check Availability In Your Region
Kanika Gogia
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AirPods 2 hearing health features will only be available to users in the U.S. and Canada. To use AirPods 2 as hearing aids, you must install iOS 18.1 on your iPhone or iPadOS 18.1 on your iPad.
Hulu and Disney Plus Set to Bypass Apple App Store Payments, Here’s Why
Abubakar Mohammed
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Disney Plus and Hulu are blocking sign-ups via the App Store to prevent Apple from taking the 15% or 30% that it takes for in-app purchases. New and returning customers are unable to sign up and pay through Apple while the existing customers don't seem to be affected. The Disney Plus and Hulu apps now direct users to their websites to purchase a subscription.
Tim Cook Admits Vision Pro Isn’t a Mass-Market Product Following Lacklustre Sales
Kanika Gogia
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Tim Cook admitted that Apple's mixed-reality headset isn't a mass-market product due to its premium price tag of a whopping $3500. That said, Tim mentioned that its successful product lineups like iPods, iPhones, and AirPods didn’t find success overnight. Therefore, he sees a bright future for the Vision Pro as well.
Apple Watch Vitals App Not Tracking Wrist Temperature? Check These Fixes
Kanika Gogia
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If the Vitals app isn't tracking your wrist temperature, make sure Wrist Detection and Sleep Tracking are On. Make sure your Apple Watch doesn't run out of battery during the night. Also, don't forget to check the band and remove any accessories for accurate tracking.
Apple Employees Believe They’re At least Two Years Behind in AI Development
Kanika Gogia
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According to Mark Gurman's latest newsletter, some employees at Apple believe that the company is at least two years behind in Artificial Intelligence development. Being a cherished brand with limitless resources, Apple will catch up to its competitors in the AI space, whether they have to onboard experts or acquire the top AI companies.
Vitals App on Apple Watch Can Predict Sickness: Here’s How to Use It
Kanika Gogia
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The new watchOS 11 brings an all-new Vitals app on Apple Watch that lets you check your daily health status. It's a useful app that collects your health and sleep data and shows you all the key metrics in one convenient location.
iPhone 16 Bug Causing Random Freezes and Restarts, Updates Fails to Fix the Issue
Kanika Gogia
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Several users have reported random freezes and restarts on iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The iOS 18.0.1 and iOS 18.1 updates do not fix the issue. Some users were able to fix this issue by doing a fresh install and not reinstalling from an iCloud Backup.
The latest watchOS 11 gives you the freedom to pause Activity Rings on your Apple Watch, without losing your streak. On your Apple Watch, open the Activity app, tap on Activity Rings, choose the Pause Rings option, and set a break duration.
iPad Mini 7: Affordable Apple Intelligence Experience with Some Annoying Limitations
Kanika Gogia
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Thanks to the A17 Pro chipset and 8GB of RAM, the latest iPad Mini 7 is the cheapest way to experience Apple Intelligence features. However, certain limitations holds the iPad Mini 7 back from becoming the perfect device.
iPad Mini 7 Benchmarks Reveal It’s Slower than iPhone 15 Pro Despite Same Chipset
Kanika Gogia
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The revealed iPad Mini 7 benchmarks confirms that the new iPad has an upgraded 8GB of RAM. Unfortunately, the iPad Mini 7 doesn't perform the same as the iPhone 15 Pro. Yes, the iPad Mini 7 is slower than the iPhone 15 Pro despite having the same chipset.
I spent two weeks with iPhone 16 Pro Max. Read my iPhone 16 Pro Max review to see why it's an incremental upgrade at best.
The upcoming iPhone SE 4 is expected to arrive with a bigger & better display, camera improvements, the latest processor, Apple Intelligence features, and more. With an iPhone 14-like design and other upgrades, the iPhone SE 4 is teased to be the most significant upgrade since the original iPhone SE arrived in 2016.
Most Anticipated Apple Intelligence Feature Appears in Backend Code as Launch Nears
Kanika Gogia
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A backend Siri code mentions options for ChatGPT-generated text and ChatGPT-generated images, two features Apple plans to implement in its next-gen Siri. Apple will roll out ChatGPT integration with Siri in iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18,2, amdcOS Sequoid 15.2 updates.
Apple has announced the new iPad Mini 7 with A17 Pro chipset and Apple Intelligence features. Check out iPad Mini 7 specs and pricing.
The Apple Watch Water Lock feature locks your smartwatch's display and helps eject water to avoid any damage. Your Apple Watch automatically enables the Water Lock feature when you select swimming, surfing, or any water-based in the Workout app. On the Apple Watch Ultra, the Water Lock turns on automatically when the smartwatch is submerged to a depth of 10 meters or lower.
With the latest iOS 18, Apple brings head gestures to AirPods so you can answer or reject calls without using your hands or voice. Head Gestures are available only on new AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, and AirPods Pro 2. To use head gestures on AirPods, you must enable Announce Calls and Announce Notifications in Siri settings.
With the next-gen CarPlay, Apple plans to completely take over every screen in your vehicle by deeply integrating the new software with your car's hardware. The new CarPlay 2024 will arrive with instrument cluster integration, multi-display support, climate controls, new widgets, and new CarPlay apps.
Apple’s Vitals App Is Warning Users of Symptoms Before They Actually Fall Sick
Kanika Gogia
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The new Vitals app measures important health metrics, including heart rate, respiratory rate, wrist temperature, blood oxygen, and sleep duration. If two or more metrics are out of the range, you'll get a notification along with the factors involved. Several Reddit users are discussing how the new Vitals app in watchOS 11 is showing signs of sickness before they actually feel any symptoms. That means the app will know you're going to fall sick before you actually do.
Voice Isolation is a super useful feature that blocks distracting noises and improves the sound quality of your calls. While you're on a call, open the Control Center, tap on the app you're using, and choose Voice Isolation. The latest iOS 18 also offers a new Automatic Mic mode which switches between different microphone settings based on your call type and environment.
If some home screen app icons aren't turning dark in iOS 18, those apps might not be updated to include the dark icon alternatives. All the built-in iPhone apps have both Light and Dark icons to match your preferred aesthetic. In the case of third-party apps, if a developer hasn't updated the app, the iOS system will attempt to generate it for you.
Apple is expected to announce the new M4 Macs in late October, with some of them expected to ship on Friday, November 1. The giant is likely to release a 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M4 processor, and a higher-end 14-inch & 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips. The new M4 Mac Mini with M4 & M4 Pro, an M4 iMac, and a new iPad Mini 7 are also likely to make a debut this month.
Unreleased M4 MacBook Pro’s Geekbench Result Leak with Record-Breaking Numbers
Arjun Sha
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Geekbench results for the 10-core Apple M4 running on the unreleased MacBook Pro M4 have already leaked. It demonstrates record-breaking CPU performance. The 10-core M4 CPU outperforms Snapdragon X Elite at a much lower power envelope.
In his latest newsletter, Mark Gurman has revealed the iOS 18.1 release date. iOS 18.1 will bring Apple Intelligence to supported iPhones.
Apple to Open Four More Apple Stores in India; Check out the Locations
Kanika Gogia
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Apple is gearing up to open retail stores in Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai. As of now, the giant hasn't confirmed the timeline for these store launches. Apple also confirmed that they have started manufacturing the entire iPhone 16 lineup, including the high-end Pro models in India.
How to Downgrade from iOS 18 Beta to Stable iOS 18 Update without Losing Data
Kanika Gogia
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Apple has now rolled out the stable version of iOS 18. If you've downloaded the iOS 18 beta and you no longer want it, you can update your iPhone to the stable version of iOS 18. You can't downgrade from iOS 18 beta to stable iOS 18 beta directly. You will first have to downgrade to iOS 18 using recovery mode and then update to the iOS 18 stable version.