Apple is reportedly facing major AI rollout delays, with a ChatGPT-like conversational Siri pushed back to iOS 20 at best. Internal data also indicates that real-world Apple Intelligence usage is 'extremely low', leaving iOS 19 with few significant AI upgrades.
Apple just announced that Apple Intelligence is coming to Apple Vision Pro in April with the visionOS 2.4 beta. The initial rollout brings Writing Tools with ChatGPT integration, Image Playground, Genmoji, and smart notifications to spatial computing. It kicks off in U.S. English, expanding to more languages later this year.
Apple just introduced the iPhone 16e, packing its flagship A18 chip and first in-house C1 modem into a more budget-friendly frame. The device offers full Apple Intelligence capabilities like Clean Up and Writing Tools, bringing on-device AI features to a much wider audience.
Alibaba just confirmed a major partnership with Apple to power generative AI features for iPhones sold in China. Apple previously explored talks with Baidu and DeepSeek before landing on Alibaba to navigate strict local regulations. It's a critical move for Apple after an 11% drop in Chinese sales spurred by the absence of Apple Intelligence.
Tim Cook just teased a Feb. 19 Apple product launch, which Bloomberg reports will be a new budget iPhone. The entry-level model is expected to feature the A18 chip to run Apple Intelligence, ditch the home button for Face ID, and debut Apple’s first in-house cellular modem. Bringing Apple Intelligence down to the lower-end lineup shows Apple is serious about expanding its AI footprint fast.
Apple just temporarily disabled notification summaries for news and entertainment apps in the latest iOS 18.3 developer beta. The Apple Intelligence feature sparked backlash after hallucinating crucial facts, including wrongly claiming a shooting suspect shot himself in a BBC alert. Apple plans to bring it back later with italic styling, individual app toggles, and clear warnings that AI summaries "may contain errors."
Apple just joined the board of the Ultra Accelerator Link (UALink) Consortium alongside Alibaba and Synopsys, throwing its weight behind an open interconnect standard for AI data center chips. UALink is designing an open alternative to Nvidia's dominant NVLink. Why it matters: As Apple scales Apple Intelligence and reportedly develops custom server silicon, backing an open interconnect gives it more control over its future infrastructure.
Apple just announced it will update iOS to clearly label Apple Intelligence notification summaries after repeated complaints from the BBC. The beta feature had been badly butchering news alerts, including falsely claiming a shooting suspect shot himself. You can already turn off notification summaries under Settings > Notifications if you do not trust them.
Apple just released iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, bringing the next wave of Apple Intelligence. Users can now create Genmoji, generate artwork in Image Playground, and tap into ChatGPT directly through Siri and Writing Tools. It is live now for localized English, with other languages rolling out starting this April.
Apple is reportedly developing a revamp of Siri, dubbed "LLM Siri," designed to hold conversational interactions like ChatGPT. Internally tested as a standalone app, it will tap Apple AI models and App Intents to handle complex tasks across apps. Apple could preview it in 2025, but a rollout isn't expected until spring 2026.
Apple rolled out notification summaries in iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1, but the on-device LLM is already producing unhinged results. While it handles basic smart-home updates fine, it turns sensitive texts, breakup messages, and chaotic group chats into unintentionally hilarious, deadpan bullet points. It might not actually save you time, but at least your notification shade is now deeply entertaining.
Apple is developing a six-inch wall-mounted smart display powered by Siri and Apple Intelligence, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The iPad-like hub acts as a command center for HomeKit devices and video calls, with sensors that adapt UI based on your distance, and could launch as early as March 2025.
Apple just made its Image Playground app available in the iOS 18.2 developer beta, bringing built-in generative art to iPhone 16 and Pro users. The tool turns simple text prompts into stylized animations or illustrations, with recent updates speeding up rendering and prompt accuracy. It is Apple's latest push to make everyday generative AI feel native on mobile.
Apple just released the iOS 18.2 public beta, opening up the second wave of Apple Intelligence features to public testers. Users can now query ChatGPT directly through Siri without needing an account, and iPhone 16 owners get Visual Intelligence camera search. Image Playground and custom Genmoji are also included, though creative tools still sit behind a secondary waitlist.
Apple just unveiled its M4 Pro and M4 Max chips, packing a Neural Engine that runs up to twice as fast as the previous generation. With unified memory bandwidth reaching up to 546GB/s and memory capacity topping out at 128GB, these processors can easily chew through demanding on-device AI tasks and Apple Intelligence workloads. Why it matters: Local AI just got a serious desktop-class performance upgrade.
Apple is quietly prepping an AI-powered system that generates review summaries for apps on the App Store, highlighting the most common customer feedback before you hit download. The summaries update as new reviews roll in and run server-side rather than on-device. Why it matters: You won't have to scroll through dozens of rants to see if an app actually works, though developers will be watching the accuracy closely.
Apple just introduced a refreshed 24-inch iMac powered by the M4 chip, built specifically for Apple Intelligence. Starting at $1,299, it doubles the baseline memory to 16GB and packs a 3x faster Neural Engine, an optional nano-texture display, and USB-C accessories. Why it matters: Apple is quietly setting 16GB as the new baseline floor to ensure Macs can actually run local AI models.
Apple just rolled out its first set of Apple Intelligence features through free updates to iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1. Users get systemwide writing tools for rewriting and summarizing text, a redesigned Siri that accepts text prompts, and a Clean Up tool in Photos to erase unwanted objects. Why it matters: it marks Apple's first official leap into consumer generative AI, though it's currently limited to US English.
A new CNET survey reveals that only 18% of smartphone owners see AI as a primary reason to upgrade, while 61% prioritize longer battery life. Even worse for tech giants eyeing AI subscriptions, nearly half of respondents refuse to pay extra for mobile AI features. Consumers appear tired of subscriptions and far more focused on basic hardware.
Apple is taking a slow-roll approach to Apple Intelligence, with Bloomberg reporting that Siri's full contextual awareness update won't land until iOS 18.3 in January 2025 at the earliest. While iOS 18.1 brings basic tweaks in October and iOS 18.2 adds ChatGPT integration by December, iPhone 16 buyers will basically have to wait months for the real AI showcase.
