Etiquetas: Apple Intelligence

Apple co‑founder Steve Wozniak told Fox Business that he is “not a fan” of artificial‑intelligence systems such as ChatGPT and Claude. He argued that AI lacks emotional depth, often provides overly detailed factual answers instead of storytelling, and can be unreliable. Wozniak’s comments contrast with Apple CEO Tim Cook’s optimism about AI and come as Apple pushes its own AI platform, Apple Intelligence, amid development challenges. Leer más

Apple Music is rolling out two major upgrades in its latest iOS update: a new AI‑driven playlist creator called Playlist Playground and a Live Events hub for upcoming gigs. Playlist Playground, currently in beta, lets users generate 25‑track playlists from text prompts or a selection of at least ten songs, and it works on devices without Apple Intelligence. The Live Events feature will surface local concerts within the app, resembling Spotify’s similar offering. Both updates aim to broaden music discovery and personalize the listening experience. Leer más

Apple announced that John Giannandrea, the company's AI chief since 2018, is stepping down and will serve as an adviser through the spring. He will be succeeded by Amar Subramanya, a veteran who spent 16 years at Google before leading engineering for the Gemini Assistant at Microsoft. The leadership change comes as Apple Intelligence has faced a series of setbacks, including missteps with Siri and inaccurate news summaries. Subramanya’s deep experience with rival platforms is expected to help Apple address its AI challenges and accelerate development of on‑device AI services. Leer más

Apple announced that its head of artificial intelligence, John Giannandrea, will leave his role, with Amar Subramanya set to take over as vice president of AI. The change comes as Apple faces setbacks with its Siri voice assistant, which has been delayed and reportedly caused confidence concerns among senior leadership. Giannandrea will remain as an advisor before retiring, while Subramanya, a former Google veteran, will oversee AI models, research, and safety, reporting to software chief Craig Federighi. Leer más

Omni Group is integrating generative AI into its OmniFocus task‑management app in a discreet, offline‑first manner. Leveraging Apple’s Foundation large‑language model, the new AI features are offered through optional automations that users can install and run without intrusive UI prompts. Early automations like “Help Me Plan” and “Clipboard Events” demonstrate how AI can break tasks into subtasks or turn clipboard text into actionable items, all while keeping data private and under the user’s control. Leer más

Apple Intelligence, now available on the latest iPhone models and Macs, adds a suite of AI‑driven tools that subtly improve daily use. Features such as Prioritize Notifications, automatic Summaries for messages and web pages, an upgraded Siri interface with ChatGPT fallback, Tap‑to‑Siri, a Reduce Interruptions Focus mode, and the Clean Up tool in Photos demonstrate how the company is embedding intelligence into core experiences while keeping the software in beta. Leer más

Apple is close to finalizing a multi‑year agreement with Google that would let the tech giant’s Gemini model power key functions of Siri. The deal, reported to be worth roughly $1 billion per year, is intended to address shortcomings in Apple’s own Apple Intelligence initiative, which has been criticized for limited capabilities. Internally, the project is dubbed “Glenwood,” while the new Siri version carries the codename “Linwood” and is slated for inclusion in an upcoming iOS release. Apple plans to blend Gemini’s capabilities with its private‑cloud infrastructure to preserve user privacy. Leer más

Apple is reportedly close to finalizing a partnership with Google that would see the iPhone maker pay roughly $1 billion annually for a customized version of Google’s Gemini AI model. The deal would power a major revamp of Siri, using a model with 1.2 trillion parameters—far exceeding Apple’s current 150 billion‑parameter cloud‑based Apple Intelligence. Apple, which traditionally relies on its own technology, evaluated models from Google, OpenAI and Anthropic before choosing Google as a temporary solution until its own AI capabilities catch up. The upgraded Siri is slated for a launch next spring, though timelines could shift. Leer más

Apple is set to enhance Siri by integrating a custom version of Google’s Gemini AI model. The partnership involves Apple paying Google around $1 billion each year for access to the technology, which will run on Apple’s Private Cloud Compute infrastructure. While Gemini will handle many new capabilities, Apple will continue to use its own models for certain Siri functions. The move follows a period of delayed AI feature rollouts and earlier consideration of OpenAI and Anthropic solutions. CEO Tim Cook announced the updated Siri is expected next spring, with openness to further third‑party AI integrations. Leer más

Apple is reportedly planning a significant AI overhaul for Siri by partnering with Google’s Gemini model. Insider Mark Gurman says Apple will pay Google to create a custom Gemini‑based model that runs on Apple’s private cloud, offering features such as AI‑powered web search and deeper integration with Apple apps. The move follows an internal bake‑off between Anthropic and Google, with Apple choosing Gemini for financial and strategic reasons. If true, the upgrade could bring a more capable voice assistant to iPhone users, aligning Siri with the capabilities seen in Android’s top AI assistants. Leer más

OpenAI has purchased the Sky app, a yet‑unreleased Mac utility that integrates artificial intelligence directly into the operating system. The acquisition aims to embed ChatGPT at the core of Mac workflows, offering capabilities that go beyond Siri’s current functions. OpenAI executives highlighted the vision of an AI that not only answers prompts but actively helps users complete tasks, while industry observers note the move could reshape how users interact with their desktops. Leer más

OpenAI announced it has acquired Software Applications, Inc., the developer of Sky—a desktop AI assistant for Mac that can see the screen and act within apps. The purchase brings together OpenAI's large language models with a product designed to work alongside users throughout their day, from writing to coding. Sky’s founders, Ari Weinstein and Conrad Kramer, previously sold Workflow to Apple, where it became Shortcuts, while co‑founder Kim Beverett spent a decade at Apple on Safari and other core services. The deal, led by OpenAI executives Nick Turley and Fidji Simo, adds a new layer to Apple’s emerging AI ecosystem, which includes Apple Intelligence and a partnership that routes Siri queries to ChatGPT. Leer más

Apple Intelligence, now powered by the new M5 processor, is quietly adding practical AI tools to iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. Features such as Prioritize Notifications, automatic Summaries for messages and emails, a refreshed Siri experience with silent activation and ChatGPT integration, a Reduce Interruptions Focus mode, and an AI‑enhanced Clean Up tool in Photos are already available on compatible models. While still in beta, these capabilities aim to streamline daily tasks and reduce distractions, showing how Apple is embedding artificial intelligence into its ecosystem. Leer más

Apple Intelligence-powered iPhones such as the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16 lineup, and iPhone 17 lineup can now surface important alerts through Priority Notifications. Introduced with iOS 18.4, the feature places selected app notifications in a dedicated section on the lock screen, keeping them visible above routine updates. Users activate it via Settings > Notifications > Prioritize Notifications and choose which apps receive priority status. While the feature highlights key messages, users can still swipe up to view the full notification list. Priority Notifications currently work only on Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone models. Leer más

Apple Intelligence now runs on the latest iPhone 17 family as well as earlier models like the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 series. The AI suite adds tools such as Prioritize Notifications, automatic Summaries for messages and web pages, an updated Siri experience with silent activation, a Reduce Interruptions Focus mode, and a Clean Up feature in Photos that removes unwanted items. These capabilities aim to make daily tasks smoother and reduce distractions for iPhone users. Leer más

Apple is quietly testing a new internal chatbot named Veritas, designed to accelerate development and feedback for the next generation of Siri. Employees use the tool to ask questions, engage in back‑and‑forth dialogue, and revisit prior exchanges, mirroring the experience of consumer‑facing chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini. While Apple has not announced plans to release Veritas publicly, the company appears focused on refining Siri’s capabilities amid repeated delays and a lukewarm reception to its recent Apple Intelligence rollout. Analysts note that Apple may still lean on Google’s Gemini for broader AI‑powered search functions. Leer más

Apple’s iOS 26 adds new capabilities to the native call‑recording feature, including automatic transcripts, AI‑generated summaries, Live Translation and tighter integration with the Notes app. The feature, first introduced in iOS 18.1, remains region‑specific; users in supported countries can record calls directly from the Phone app, view recordings in Notes, and access searchable transcripts. Apple also offers options to manage, share or delete recordings, and provides alternatives for regions where the built‑in tool is unavailable. Leer más

Apple has created an internal iPhone app named Veritas that functions like OpenAI's ChatGPT. The tool is being used by employees to experiment with new Siri capabilities, such as advanced email and song searches and photo‑editing commands. Veritas supports ongoing multi‑turn conversations, mirroring the experience of popular AI chatbots. The development reflects Apple’s effort to catch up in the fast‑moving AI space, amid mixed user reactions to its Apple Intelligence features and a delayed Siri upgrade now slated for the spring of 2026. Apple declined comment on the project. Leer más

Apple has created an internal application, dubbed Veritas, that mirrors ChatGPT to evaluate upcoming Siri capabilities. The tool lets employees search personal data on devices and perform actions in apps, providing a rapid feedback loop on the value of a chatbot interface. Bloomberg reports the effort reflects a more advanced stage for Apple’s promised Siri upgrade, originally announced at WWDC 2024, and signals the company’s continued exploration of both its own AI models and potential third‑party partnerships for future releases. Leer más

Apple’s Live Translation feature, powered by Apple Intelligence, lets users translate conversations in real time using compatible AirPods. The feature works on AirPods models with the H2 chip—including AirPods 4 with ANC, AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3—and requires an iPhone capable of running Apple Intelligence, such as the iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max or any iPhone 16/17 model. Users must enable Apple Intelligence, install the Translate app, and ensure the AirPods have the latest firmware. After downloading the needed language packs, a conversation can be set up in the Translate app, and translation can be started via the app, Siri, control‑center, or the AirPods stems. The service runs primarily on the iPhone, keeping data private, and works offline once language files are downloaded. Apple warns that the beta translation may produce inaccurate or unexpected results, so users should verify critical information. Leer más