A recent iOS update has sparked debate about Apple’s artificial intelligence features and their privacy implications. Security journalist Spencer Ackerman, known for his work on the NSA documents with The Guardian, raised concerns about default settings in iOS 18.1 and Apple Intelligence’s data handling practices. While Ackerman worried about data being uploaded to cloud-based AI …
Apple executives have detailed the company’s strategic approach to artificial intelligence development, revealing years of behind-the-scenes preparation for its Apple Intelligence initiative. In interviews with WIRED’s Steven Levy, senior executives including Craig Federighi and John Giannandrea explained that Apple has been incorporating AI technologies into its products since 2015. The company emphasizes that rather than …
Apple has announced that it will begin rolling out Apple Intelligence features to iPhone and iPad users in the European Union in April 2025, Juli Clover reports for MacRumors. The rollout will include core features such as Writing Tools, Genmoji, a redesigned Siri with enhanced language understanding, ChatGPT integration, and more. EU Mac users can …
Apple has released iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, introducing the first set of Apple Intelligence features. These AI-powered enhancements are available on select devices equipped with A17 Pro, M1, or later chips. Users can opt into Apple Intelligence after downloading the update and will be added to a short waitlist to prepare …
Apple has opened its Private Cloud Compute (PCC) system to security researchers, according to a post on its Security Research Blog. PCC is designed to meet compute-intensive requests for Apple Intelligence while maintaining privacy by bringing Apple’s device security model to the cloud. The company is now making available a security guide, virtual research environment, …
Apple has developed a new AI model called Depth Pro that could revolutionize how machines perceive 3D vision. Michael Nuñez reports for VentureBeat that Depth Pro can generate detailed 3D depth maps from single 2D images in a fraction of a second, without relying on traditional camera data. The system outperforms previous models in speed …
Apple is planning a gradual rollout of new AI features for iOS 18. According to a report by Joe Rossignol on MacRumors, the first “Apple Intelligence” features will be available with iOS 18.1 in October. More features will follow with iOS 18.2 in December, including expansion to more English-speaking countries and new tools like Image …
Apple will release the beta version of Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1 in October. The first features will be available in US English only, the company announced. Other English versions will follow in December for users in Australia, Canada and the UK. Chinese, French, Japanese and Spanish are planned for 2025. Apple Intelligence is offered …
The “4M” AI model provides a glimpse into Apple’s progress in artificial intelligence. Developed in collaboration with EPF Lausanne, the model can convert text to images, recognize objects, and manipulate 3D scenes based on speech input.
Apple is delaying the introduction of new AI features in Europe. The company cites privacy and security concerns related to the interoperability requirements of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Experts see this as a sign that companies are taking competition laws more seriously. Apple promises it is working on a solution to make the features …