Apple’s annual developer conference, WWDC 2024, kicked off on June 10 and will run until June 14. This year, Apple has stepped into the AI race, announcing a suite of AI-powered features across its devices under the banner of ‘Apple Intelligence’. These features will be integrated into iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, watchOS 11, macOS 15, and other Apple devices. Let’s delve into some of the key AI enhancements that Apple announced during the event.
1. AI in Siri
Apple’s voice assistant Siri is getting a significant upgrade with AI integration. This update will:
- Enhance Siri’s conversational capabilities, allowing it to understand context better and respond more accurately.
- Enable Siri to perform complex tasks such as photo editing and email composition through voice commands.
- Allow Siri to understand on-screen conversations and provide relevant assistance.
2. ChatGPT Integration
In collaboration with OpenAI, Apple is integrating ChatGPT into Siri with iOS 18. This means:
- If Siri encounters a task it cannot handle, it will seek assistance from ChatGPT.
- Users will benefit from enhanced responses generated by the latest version of ChatGPT, without any additional fees.
3. Notification Prioritization
Apple’s new AI feature will help manage notifications more efficiently:
- Important notifications will be prioritized and displayed prominently.
- The AI will also summarize notifications to provide quick insights.
4. Email Summarization in Apple Mail
Reading emails on Apple devices will become more convenient with AI-driven summaries:
- Instead of showing just the first few lines, the AI will provide a summary of the entire email.
- Important emails will be prioritized and appear at the top of the inbox.
5. Enhanced Writing Assistance
Apple’s AI will assist users in writing emails and long-form content:
- The AI will offer suggestions to improve writing quality.
- Whether composing an email or drafting an article, the AI will provide valuable assistance.
6. Suggested Replies
AI will help users craft replies to emails and messages:
- Based on the context of incoming messages, the AI will generate potential responses.
- Users can select from these suggestions, making communication more efficient.
7. AI-Generated Images
Apple introduces AI tools for image generation:
- Image Playground: Allows users to create new images from real photos or prompts.
- Email Wand: Lets users generate AI images based on sketches made in the Notes app.
8. Custom Emoji Creation
Creating personalized emojis will be easier with Apple’s new AI tool, Genmoji:
- Users can generate emojis using prompts, creating unique emojis tailored to their needs.
9. Video Memories
The Photos app’s ‘Memories’ feature will now support video creation:
- Users can create movie-like videos from their photos using prompts.
- The AI will select appropriate photos and add suitable music to create engaging video memories.
10. AI in Photo Editing
Apple is integrating AI into its photo editing tools:
- Features will include background removal and quality enhancement.
- This brings iPhones on par with Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro’s AI-powered photo editing capabilities.
11. Voice Transcription
The Voice Memo app will now support transcription:
- Recorded audio will be transcribed into text using AI.
- Initially, this feature will be available in select languages only.
12.Intelligence Search
Tracking any part of a photo or video is a very difficult task. Now Apple is going to use AI feature to solve the same thing. Through this feature named ‘Intelligence Search’, it will be easy to find any specific part in the photos. like; Common things in multiple photos can be tracked through this feature.
With the introduction of ‘Apple Intelligence’ at WWDC 2024, Apple is making significant strides in the AI landscape. These advanced features, spanning from Siri improvements to AI-driven image and video creation, are set to enhance user experience across all Apple devices. As these features roll out with iOS 18 and other OS updates, Apple users can look forward to a smarter, more intuitive interaction with their devices.