Apple's new artificial intelligence leaves out more than 90% of current iPhone users
What are some of the new functions that the Apple Intelligence system will include?
Apple Intelligence, the new AI system announced by Apple, will include several functions such as:
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Summarizing Documents: It can summarize long documents, notes, audios, and phone calls, making it easier for users to quickly grasp the main points.
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Suggesting Answers: It can suggest answers to messages, which can be particularly useful when you're in a hurry or unsure of how to respond.
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Reviewing Texts: The system can review texts and correct style and tone, helping users to communicate more effectively.
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Creating Emojis and Images: Users can create new emojis and images from scratch with a few simple directions.
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Enhanced Siri Capabilities: The revamped Siri can understand requests much better, keep the thread of a conversation with the user, and ask ChatGPT to solve any questions it cannot answer.
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On-device Processing: Apple Intelligence is integrated into the core of Apple devices through on-device processing, which means it's aware of your personal information without collecting it3.
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Private Cloud Compute: For more complex requests, Apple Intelligence uses Private Cloud Compute, which draws on larger server-based models running on Apple silicon to handle requests while protecting your privacy3.
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Integration with ChatGPT: ChatGPT from OpenAI is integrated into Siri and Writing Tools, providing users with even more expertise when needed.
These features are designed to make Apple devices more useful and delightful for users, with a focus on enhancing language understanding, self-expression, and privacy protection.
What specific models of iPhone will be able to run the new Apple Intelligence system announced at the WWDC?
The new Apple Intelligence system announced at the WWDC will be able to run on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models4. These are the only iPhone models that have the required A17 Pro chipset to support Apple Intelligence.
What are the requirements for devices other than iPhones, such as tablets and computers, to be compatible with the new Apple Intelligence and Siri features?
For tablets and computers to be compatible with the new Apple Intelligence and Siri features, they must have Apple processors— specifically, the M1 or higher6. In the case of iPads, this will benefit five of the 15 models compatible with the iPadOS 18 operating system, and 13 of the 18 computer models compatible with macOS 15 Sequoia46. It is important to note that all iPad minis and iPad models without these processors will not have the new smart features.