Apple has pulled out of talks to participate in OpenAI’s upcoming $6.5 billion funding round at the eleventh hour, according to The Wall Street Journal. While Microsoft is set to add another $1 billion and Nvidia remains in talks, Apple decided to pass on writing a rare equity check. The move won't affect their product partnership, with ChatGPT still slated to hit iOS 18 later this year.
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.
Apple just rolled out iOS 18 to the public, but its biggest headline feature, Apple Intelligence, is noticeably missing from day one. Instead, users get a massive Control Center overhaul, freeform home screen icon placement, RCS messaging, and real-time Voice Memos transcription. Why it matters: Even without the new AI smarts, it is one of the most flexible iPhone updates in years.
Apple is reportedly in negotiations to invest in OpenAI as part of a new funding round valuing the startup at over $100 billion. Thrive Capital is set to lead with roughly $1 billion, and Microsoft may chip in more as well. Why it matters: After partnering to bring ChatGPT into iOS 18 later this year, putting real money on the table would seriously lock in Apple’s alliance with the top AI player.
Apple is reportedly delaying Apple Intelligence past the initial September release of iOS 18, pushing public rollout to an October software update. That means the first batch of iPhone 16 buyers won't get AI out of the box, as Apple buys more time to squash bugs. Developers are expected to get early access via an iOS 18.1 beta this week.
Apple just confirmed it won't roll out Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring, or SharePlay screen sharing to EU users this year due to regulatory uncertainties from the Digital Markets Act. The company claims the DMA's strict interoperability rules could force compromises on user privacy and data security. Apple is working with the European Commission to find a workaround.
Apple just sent out official invites for its WWDC 2024 keynote on June 10, setting the stage for its big leap into consumer AI. The company is widely expected to unveil iOS 18, with reports pointing to AI upgrades across photo editing, messaging, email, and a significantly smarter Siri.
Apple is reportedly teaming up with OpenAI to integrate the startup's chatbot technology into iOS 18, with a formal announcement planned for WWDC on June 10. While Apple plans to use homegrown models for on-device and cloud tasks to upgrade Siri, it lacks a true ChatGPT equivalent. Borrowing OpenAI's engine gives Apple an immediate answer to user demand while it races to catch up.
Apple is reportedly preparing a suite of AI features for iOS 18 powered by its Ajax LLM, including text summarization in Messages and Safari. Simple tasks will run on-device with strict privacy warnings, while complex queries could tap server-side power from Google or OpenAI. Details are expected at WWDC on June 10th.
Apple has reopened talks with OpenAI to power new generative AI features on iPhones later this year. The discussions focus on integrating a ChatGPT-like bot into iOS 18 alongside Apple's own models. Apple is still in active talks with Google over Gemini licensing as well, with no final decision made.
Apple reportedly acquired Datakalab, a Paris-based startup specializing in low-power computer vision and on-device AI compression algorithms. Finalized in December, the deal brings Datakalab's patents and engineering talent into Apple's ecosystem. Why it matters: As Apple prepares its AI push for iOS 18 and Vision Pro, running powerful models directly on your hardware without draining battery or risking privacy is the core battleground.
Apple is reportedly planning to run its initial batch of iOS 18 AI features entirely on-device without cloud servers. Basic capabilities like smart text generation in Messages, Safari, and Siri will work offline to ensure privacy, while heavier tools may tap cloud partners. Apple is expected to detail the plans at WWDC on June 10.
Apple just announced that WWDC 2024 will run from June 10 to June 14. The main event will be iOS 18, expected to mark Apple's official push into generative AI with a smarter Siri, automated summarization, and AI code generation inside Xcode. Why it matters: Cupertino is finally ready to show its AI hand.
Apple is reportedly negotiating a mega-deal with Google to license Gemini for new AI-powered iPhone features landing later this year, alongside talks with OpenAI. Apple plans to use an external partner for cloud-heavy tasks like image creation and writing help while running smaller models on-device. It shows Apple is feeling the pressure to catch up, even if it means handing its rival another win.
Apple just acquired Canadian startup DarwinAI to bolster its artificial intelligence division ahead of iOS 18. DarwinAI specializes in making AI models smaller and more efficient, a key technical piece as Apple pushes to run generative AI features directly on user devices for privacy.
Tim Cook just confirmed that Apple is putting “tremendous time and effort” into generative AI, with features officially rolling out to customers later this year. While Cook refused to spill specifics on the earnings call, the rare preview aligns with reports that iOS 18 could be a massive update. Apple rarely tips its hand early, signaling it's ready to counter AI moves from Google and Samsung.
Apple just detailed how it plans to fit heavy AI models onto everyday devices without blowing past hardware limits. In a paper titled 'LLM in a flash', researchers store parameters on flash memory and stream them to DRAM on demand, running models twice the size of available RAM while speeding up GPU inference by up to 25x. Why it matters: It lays the technical groundwork for reliable on-device generative AI.
