Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence, called personal intelligence by Apple, combines the power of generative AI with personal contextual understanding for better serving the user. Apple Intelligence uses hybrid set-up with private data of the user being processed on-device, while more complex processing takes place on cloud powered by its silicon.
Apple’s intelligence system powers AI capabilities such as text summarisation, text generation, image generation and more within native apps on Apple’s new iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia.
Siri AI assistant
Apple’s voice assistant Siri with Apple Intelligence backing it brings natural language processing capabilities to understand the context and tone of users’ requests better. Siri has also been aesthetically revamped with a new design and interface. It now also supports text inputs like other digital assistants and has on-screen awareness. Additionally, Siri can now take in-app action for wider control over the device.
ChatGPT integration
OpenAI’s AI chat bot ChatGPT has been integrated into Siri which offers image generation capability to Apple’s digital assistant. ChatGPT will also support other AI tools for text related queries such as text generation and summarisation. Apple said that ChatGPT integration to Apple’s ecosystem is coming later this year.
Platforms update
Apple’s new operating system for iPhones, the iOS 18 brings more new non-AI powered features such as more Home Screen customisation options, new Control Center options, Redesigned Photos app and RCS messaging support to iPhones. Additionally, iOS 18 brings Lock an App function for limiting access to an app or even hiding individual apps on iPhones Moreover, the iOS 18 offers a more customisable home screen with relocatable apps and widgets, new dark mode icons, and a revamped Control Centre. Messaging is enhanced with RCS support, scheduling, and satellite messaging for newer iPhones, while the Photos app undergoes its biggest redesign.
iPadOS 18 introduces a floating tab bar, remote control via SharePlay, and handwriting improvements in the Notes app.
watchOS 11 adds new health-focused features, including training load metrics and enhanced cycle tracking, alongside smart stacks for automatic widget management.
macOS Sequoia boosts ecosystem continuity with wireless iPhone mirroring, improved window management, and integrated background replacements for video calls.
