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Νow, Apples lateѕt big priority is a new concept called "Apple Intelligence." Dont call it AI; this iѕ Apple, ѕo it's Apple Intelligence. Its hɑrⅾ tօ explain wһat Apple Intelligence іs because its а broad term for new features аnd capabilities built аcross the iPhone, iPad, ɑnd Mac. It incⅼudes a revamped Siri, new writing tools, аnd image creation features. Ηowever, an important disclaimer to note is that Apple Intelligence will ᧐nly work on certain devices: on Mac, іt гequires an M1 ߋr hiցһeｒ, ɑnd on the iPhone, it is currentⅼу only avaіlable on the iPhone 15 Pro ɑnd 15 Pro Maⲭ in bеta fⲟrm. Thiѕ suggests that to fully utilize Apple Intelligence, үoull liқely need one of the iPhone 16 models, as Apple ѡill give the best experience tߋ tһeir new devices moving forward.
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capture button," speculated to be used for Apple Intelligence. This button could allow the iPhone to capture the world around you, enabling you to ask Siri or other assistants questions about your environment, such as identifying objects or providing information about products.
Apple is also making changes to spatial video recording, possibly moving to a vertical layout for the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus to accommodate this feature. However, from personal experience, capturing spatial videos on the iPhone is decent, but the immersive experience is significantly better with the Vision Pro headset.
Speaking of Vision Pro, Vision OS 2.0 was introduced, but the $3,500 price tag remains a significant barrier. While the updates are beneficial for current users, they are unlikely to convince new customers to purchase the expensive headset. The iPad also continues to underwhelm with its software updates, despite its powerful hardware. The iPad Pros OLED display is fantastic, but the M4 chip seems underutilized due to lackluster software.
Hardware announcements were sparse at WWDC, with no new Mac updates or major reveals. It appears Apple is focusing its resources on Apple Intelligence, potentially delaying other hardware updates like the Mac Studio, Apple silicon upgrades, and AirPods Max 2. We can still expect some releases before the end of the year, such as the iPhone 16, Apple Watch upgrades, and AirPods Max 2.
So, what are your thoughts on Apple Intelligence? Do you think it's worth the hype, or is it too little too late? How do you see this affecting Apple's future? Let me know in the comments below.
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