Craig Federighi talks OpenAI partnership and the future of Apple Intelligence in new interview
One of the main new features announced with iOS 18 and macOS 15 at WWDC 2024 is Apple Intelligence – a set of AI-based tools. While these features won’t be available to users until later this year, Apple’s head of software engineering Craig Federighi discussed the future of Apple Intelligence in an interview with Fast Company. more…

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iPad finally has a Calculator app – Here's everything it can do
Apple's native Calculator app is finally available on iPad in iPadOS 18, and with it come new UI elements and support for mathematical notation through the Math Notes feature.The Calculator app is now available on iPad with iPadOS 18At the company's annual WWDC on Monday, Apple revealed that the iPad would receive a dedicated Calculator application with the iPadOS 18 update. The new application will be able to take advantage of the iPad's larger screen, with a device-specific layout.Apple's new universal Calculator application was originally created in September of 2023, under the codename Project GreyParrot. AppleInsider exclusively revealed the confidential project and its features in April, months ahead of launch. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Rip any DVD on your Mac with MacX DVD Ripper Pro, now 63% off
Revitalize old DVDs with a lifetime license to MacX DVD Ripper Pro. Get this Mac DVD ripper for just $24.97 for a limited time. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Craig Federighi Says Apple Hopes TO Add Google Gemini, Other AI Models To iOS 18
Yesterday, Apple made waves in the media when it revealed a partnership with OpenAI during its annual WWDC keynote. That announcement centered on Apple's decision to bring ChatGPT natively to iOS 18, including Siri and other first-party apps. During a followup interview on Monday, Apple executives Craig Federighi and John Giannandrea hinted at a possible agreement with Google Gemini and other AI chatbots in the future. 9to5Mac reports: Moderated by iJustine, the interview was held in Steve Jobs Theater this afternoon, featuring a discussion with John Giannandrea, Apple's Senior Vice President of Machine Learning and AI Strategy, and Craig Federighi, Senior Vice President of Software Engineering. During the interview, Federighi specifically referenced Apple's hopes to eventually let users choose between different models to use with Apple Intelligence. While ChatGPT from OpenAI is the only option right now, Federighi suggested that Google Gemini could come as an option down the line: "We think ultimately people are going to have a preference perhaps for certain models that they want to use, maybe one that's great for creative writing or one that they prefer for coding. And so we want to enable users ultimately to bring a model of their choice. And so we may look forward to doing integrations with different models like Google Gemini in the future. I mean, nothing to announce right now, but that's our direction." The decision to focus on ChatGPT at the start was because Apple wanted to "start with the best," according to Federighi. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Breaking: Elon Musk drops claims that OpenAI abandoned mission
Musk previously hoped a jury would award maximum punitive damages.

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Apple AirPods fall to $79.99, grab discounts of up to $100 off
Apple's AirPods line is on sale at Amazon, with price points falling to as low as $79.99 (and savings of up to $100 off).Pick up a pair of AirPods for as low as $79.99.The cheapest AirPods prices have dipped to as low as $79.99 at Amazon today, with markdowns reaching up to $100 off across the line. As with all of Amazon's deals, prices and availability are valid at time of publication and are subject to change. Be sure to visit Amazon.com for the latest prices.AirPods for $79.99 Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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iOS 18 will warn you when you’re using a slow iPhone charger
iOS 18 includes a couple of notable changes to iPhone battery health and charging settings. Apple has added more charging limit settings for iPhone 15 users, along with information about when you’re using a slow charger. more…

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Elon Musk is livid about new OpenAI/Apple deal
Elon Musk attacks Apple/ChatGPT integration as “creepy spyware.”

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Apple shares hit new all-time intraday and closing highs
In Nasdaq trading today, shares of Apple Inc. rose to hit new all-time intraday and closing highs. Apple’s all-time intraday high was set on… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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What is Apple Intelligence? Here’s how iOS 18’s AI features will change the way you use your iPhone, Mac, and iPad
The biggest news on one of Apple’s biggest days of the year was Apple Intelligence, a new suite of AI features coming later this year to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. Apple’s WWDC presentation covered a lot of ground as it outlined what Apple Intelligence can do. Since then, we’ve gained even more details. Here is everything you should know about Apple Intelligence, including the features it will bring to your iPhone, Mac, and iPad when it launches. more…

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Translate app coming to the Apple Watch with watchOS 11
Among all the new software announced by Apple at WWDC 2024, the company unveiled watchOS 11 – the next version of the Apple Watch operating system. As we previously covered, it brings new fitness and health features, as well as Live Activities and a few other tweaks. But watchOS 11 is also bringing the Translate app to Apple Watch for the first time. more…

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Apple stock hits new record high after Apple Intelligence reveals
One day after the WWDC 2024 keynote, and the debut of Apple Intelligence, Apple's stock price has hit a record high price, reaching $207.15 at the close of market on Tuesday.Apple CEO Tim CookAs usual for Wall Street, the stock price for Apple dipped on Monday after the first day of WWDC. But, after closing on Monday 1.9% down, things are turned around considerably on Tuesday.At the end of the trading day Apple's stock price hit $207.15, a rise of 7.26% from its opening value of $193.65. During trading, the stock price hit a peak of $206.03 about halfway through which was also Apple's 52-week high at the time before the day's closure. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iOS 18 lets you add new cards to Apple Pay with a single tap, Affirm integration, more
There are a number of new features coming to the Apple Wallet app with iOS 18 this year. There’s a new feature called Tap to Cash, new ways to add cards to Apple Pay, integration with Affirm for financing options, and more. Here’s a roundup of the new features coming to Apple Wallet this year. more…

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Turn one port into three with this Anker PowerExpand hub for just $16
Macworld Making the most of your MacBook’s ports can cost as little as $16 with this discounted Anker PowerExpand 3-in-1 USB-C PD hub, which is currently on sale at Amazon. This super compact hub can be just what the doctor ordered since it can maximize your laptop’s functionality. Just picture this: you’re in a cafe and need to charge your laptop, connect an external portable monitor, and transfer some files. The Anker PowerExpand Hub can transform your experience into a hassle-free moment. Usually available for $22, this compact hub is a fantastic choice now that it’s 27% off. The PowerExpand Hub needs to be plugged into one of your laptop’s USB-C ports, transforming it into three ports – a Power Delivery input port, an HDMI port, and a blazing-fast USB-A data port. This means you can charge your laptop, connect an external display, and transfer data simultaneously—all through the Anker PowerExpand hub. As mentioned, you can plug the Anker dongle into a USB-C port and connect the laptop’s charger through the PD slot. The Anker can provide up to 90W of charging power to the computer, ensuring everything stays connected. The included HDMI port is also super handy as it supports media display at high resolutions of up to 4K at 30Hz, ensuring you get crisp and clear visuals. That USB-A data port is also extremely useful to have, supporting speeds of up to 5Gbps, which is pretty much ideal for transferring large files and backing up data. Of course, you can also use it to connect USB peripherals. Since the Anker PowerExpand 3-in-1 USB-C PD Hub is only $16 right now, it’s also a fantastic time to place an order. Buy the Anker PowerExpand 3-in-1 USB-C PD hub for $16 View deal at Amazon Docks and Hubs

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Apple Mail in iOS 18 introduces on-device email categorization, Smart Replies, and summaries
Apple recently announced a variety of different AI improvements for its built-in Mail application on iOS 18. Here's everything that's new.The Mail app in IOS 18 features email categorization, Smart Replies and summarizationAt its annual WWDC on Monday, the company previewed a new Mail feature that enables the on-device categorization of emails, based on their contents. Through machine learning, the built-in Mail app can classify emails into categories such as: Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Why you shouldn’t fear Apple Intelligence
There's a lot of confusion and misinformation about Apple Intelligence. Here's why Apple is doing AI right. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)

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Here’s how the upgraded iPhone flashlight works in iOS 18
Apple is known for its impressive attention to detail and a simple but important iPhone feature has received some of that love. Here’s how the all-new iPhone flashlight in iOS 18 works with the Dynamic Island and new functionality. more…

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Apple Intelligence is nice, but Apple Laziness is my jam
Macworld The Mac section of the WWDC24 keynote was about 15 minutes, and in the first part of those 15 minutes, Apple showed iPhone Mirroring, a feature that was enthusiastically received by the audience watching the keynote at Apple Park. I grinned along and let out an “Oh yeah” in approval. iPhone Mirroring is a feature I’ve wanted for a long time. I don’t know how many times I’ve settled into my favorite chair with my MacBook in my living room, a refreshing beverage in hand, and a “chill” music playlist playing in the room. Then I did something where I needed my iPhone, and I realized that left it in my bedroom. Oh, getting up and walking the 30 feet to get it would take 10 seconds, but it seems like such an arduous task when I’m all comfy. Yeah, I know, you’re thinking, “Just get up, you lazy sonuvab****!” But I think the situation I just described can be representative of other similar situations that orbit around one specific idea: that the Mac and iPhone are two different platforms, and any efforts by Apple to bring them closer together make it more convenient for users and help with productivity. Apple addresses this mostly through iCloud, but there are times when I would like to access my iPhone through my Mac. Like when I want to transfer files between the two; I can use AirDrop, but with iPhone Mirroring I can now drag and drop files more efficiently. In another example, I can use a video streaming app on the iPhone through iPhone Mirroring and watch that video on a larger display. (If an app supports AirPlay, it will be able to play in iPhone Mirroring.) Or when I know I’m going to be focused on my Mac for a while, I can keep my iPhone in my pocket and use iPhone Mirroring when a notification comes in. On the surface, iPhone Mirroring seems like a glitzy feature that might never be used. It looks a little crazy—not just your iPhone on your Mac display, but the fact that you can use a small iPhone window on your Mac. Apple has a large user base (that includes me) who rely on their iPhones and Macs equally as tools to get work done. And who knows, maybe one day we’ll even be able to control our Mac from our iPads. So, while Apple Intelligence (which took up a full 40 minutes of the keynote) will be more impactful on our lives, iPhone Mirroring is going to be one of those delightful features that I can’t wait to use. Learn more about the next Mac operating system in our macOS Sequoia superguide and catch up on all the latest from WWDC24. MacOS

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Four More States Join US Monopoly Lawsuit Against Apple
Four more U.S. states on Tuesday joined the Justice Department's lawsuit against Apple alleging the iPhone maker is monopolizing smartphone markets, the department said in a statement. From a report: The four states are Indiana, Massachusetts, Nevada and Washington, the Justice Department said. The original lawsuit was filed in March, and 15 states and the District of Columbia joined the lawsuit at the time. The lawsuit alleges that Apple uses its market power to get more money from consumers, developers, content creators, artists, publishers, small businesses and merchants. The civil lawsuit accuses Apple of an illegal monopoly on smartphones, maintained by imposing contractual restrictions on, and withholding critical access from, developers. The Justice Department has previously said Apple charges as much as $1,599 for an iPhone and makes a larger profit than any rival. Officials also said Apple imposes hidden charges on various business partners - from software developers to credit card companies and even rivals such as Alphabet's, Google, in ways that ultimately raise prices for consumers. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Download the new iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 wallpapers right here
Following the announcement of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 at WWDC 2024 on Monday, Apple has released the first beta so that developers can try out the new features and get their apps ready ahead of the official launch this fall. And in addition to new features, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 also come with new wallpapers – and you can download them to your devices right here. more…

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