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APPLE’S Worldwide Developers Conference has ended and consumers were introduced to Apple Intelligence and iOS 18 – but users have mixed feelings.
Apple CEO Tim Cook kicked off the event with a keynote address and handed the reigns over to many speakers to share all the new features and improvements coming soon to users.
Apple Intelligence – the iPhone maker’s new AI model – is capable of a whole host of actions, from proofreading text to making Siri smarter and more like ChatGPT.
But it’s also able to generate new and original cartoon-style images of your friends using images you already have of them on your phone.
Besides a plethora of Apple Intelligence features the company released its big iOS 18 update.
Some of the features coming with the update include locking or hiding apps so someone using your phone can’t access them.
Apple consumers have mixed feelings about the new AI and iOS 18 with one writing on X, formerly known as Twitter, “Apple, can I disable this AI nonsense? Don’t want any of it.”
“Truly amazed by #Apple‘s new AI and OS features,” wrote another.
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Apple Intelligence features
Below are the features Apple Intelligence is rolling out soon.
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ChatGPT can help with pictures and stories
ChatGPT can help you decorate if you ask it for example what plants would look good on your deck.
If you want to tell your child a bedtime story using certain things they like you can ask ChatGPT to write up a story you can share.
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Clean up
If you thought you took a great picture but then realized there was something in the background you can now erase it.
You can also search exactly to a certain point in videos now instead of trying to scroll through it for a while.
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Genmojis
Apple users can create genmojis which are created right on the fly about anything you type.
For example a squirrel djing or a t-rex wearing a tutu on a surfboard.
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Image Wand
Image Wand can help create a better image when needed for a project or something for work.
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More on Apple Intelligence
It is now easier to read emails because Apple Intelligence summarizes every message in your inbox.
Apple Intelligence also enhances the notifications that you want to see.
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Siri can help with tasks quickly
Siri can quickly pull up a specific picture enhance it for you and place it in another app if wanted.
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Apple makes sure your privacy is kept
Below is the privacy related to Apple Intelligence.
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Introducing Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence assists with language, images, action, and architecture.
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Send your friend a personalized picture for their birthdayCredit: Apple
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macOS Sequoia features
Below are the latest features coming to macOS Sequoia.
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Assassins Creed coming to Mac
Mac is releasing more games for Apple users to experience with the new macOS.
Assassins Creed Shadows from Ubisoft is coming to the Mac and the iPad.
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Passwords app
Keep all your passwords in one secure place that way you never forget how to access any of your apps.
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Background replacements
When users are on calls for work or Facetimes with family they can use backgrounds to help look their best.
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Learn more about MacOS
MacOS builds upon the iOS 18 features that were showcased on the iPhone.
Interact with notifications from your iPhone directly through your Mac.
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Learn more about MacOS
MacOS builds upon the iOS 18 features that were showcased on the iPhone.
Interact with notifications from your iPhone directly through your Mac.
MacOS rolls out multiple featuresCredit: Apple
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iPad gets calculator
The iPad calculator can help individuals with complex math problems.
Math Notes allows individuals to input a math equation or problem and get instant answers.
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iPadOS features
iPadOS will feature a new floating tab bar that will turn into a sidebar for an easier way to browse.
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Vitals app
A new Vitals app is coming to watchOS 11 and will track your vital signs consistently.
If something unusual occurs with your vitals the app will check in and give you updates of why it is happening.
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watchOS 11
watchOS 11 will help keep you healthier with the new training feature.
After a workout, the training load will let you know if the workout was easy, moderate, hard, or all out helping avoid a potential injury.
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Can you hear me?
Apple users can enhance the dialogue over other sounds in a movie so they can hear the conversation.
Subtitles will also be shown through certain parts of a movie if needed.
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More on audio and home
Sensing and Connectivity VP Ron Huang is sharing updates on audio and home for Apple.
Individuals can now answer Siri by slightly nodding their heads yes or no.
Ron Huang explains audio updatesCredit: Apple
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Collections, explained
Access the photos you want to easier with iOS 18 for the photos app.
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Share money through Apple Pay seamlessly
Apple users can tap their phones together to pay someone for dinner or lend them some money without sharing phone numbers or contact information.
A new game mode will also be coming to iOS 18.
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Messages getting improvements
Individuals can add new effects to their text messages to their friends and families.
When someone doesn’t have service they can message their family and friends via satellites.
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Lock and hide apps
Individuals can now lock an app before giving their phone to someone and the person won’t be able to access it.
You can also now hide apps in a hidden folder if you don’t want others to know that you have a certain app downloaded.
Hide and lock apps with iOS18Credit: Apple
