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- 12:25 am14 Compelling Features Coming to Apple’s Operating Systems in 2024
Apple doesn’t skimp when it comes to adding features to its operating systems each year. Here are the 14 features that most caught our attention.12:21 amSmall but welcomed Apple TV and Home updates coming this fall
Macworld Apple didn’t have a lot of new Apple TV or smart home announcements to make at WWDC, but the few new features announced provide some real quality-of-life improvements. Here are some of the key features coming to Apple TV and Apple’s smart home ecosystem this fall. InSight One of our favorite features of Amazon Prime Video is X-Ray—just pause what you’re watching to see the actors on screen, the music playing at that moment, and other relevant info. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, they say, because InSight looks just like X-Ray. Swipe down on the TV remote when you’re watching an Apple Original series to see the same sort of info: actors and their characters and the current song playing. You can even add it to your Apple Music playlist with a tap. If you don’t want to disturb the other people watching, InSight info can show up in the iPhone remote app. Better Enhance Dialog support and subtitles The Enhance Dialog feature introduced in tvOS 17 now uses a machine learning algorithm to provide even better vocal clarity, and it works with more audio output types including TV speakers, receivers, and AirPods or other Bluetooth devices. Subtitles will now appear intelligently when you mute the volume or skip back. 21:9 projector support and screen savers Apple TV is optimized for televisions, which tend to be all 16:9, but this year Apple is adding support for projectors that have an aspect ratio of 21:9. Having difficulty hearing what’s being said? The Enhance Diaplog option can be turned on whenever you want. Having difficulty hearing what’s being said? The Enhance Diaplog option can be turned on whenever you want.Apple Having difficulty hearing what’s being said? The Enhance Diaplog option can be turned on whenever you want.Apple Apple There are new Aerial screensavers, but Apple is also making it easier to choose between the Aerials, photos, a new Portraits category, or the new TV & Movies category that features scenes from Apple TV+ content. There’s also a new animated Snoopy & Woodstock screen saver. New smart home features The Home app is getting a few improvements, too. It’s adding support for home vacuums, and you can share access to locks, garage doors, and security systems with guests, finally. A new “Express Mode” unlocking feature will unlock your door when you come within 6 feet of it if you have a compatible door lock with Ultra WideBand and compatible iPhone (11 or later) or Apple Watch (series 6 or later). A new energy reporting page in the Energy section will show your energy usage after you link your account to your electricity provider. At first, Apple is only providing this feature in partnership with PG&E in California, but it should grow to support other providers. Apple TV, Smart Home12:14 amThe Ineffable Importance of Corporate Communications
In the last few weeks, we’ve seen three examples of companies failing to communicate with their customers effectively and suffering the slings and arrows of online ire.12:12 amPSA: Many iOS 18 and macOS 15 features are not available in the first beta
Apple today announced major updates to its operating systems during the opening keynote of WWDC 2024. Both iOS 18 and macOS 15 come with many new features, including iMessage improvements, more continuity features, and Apple Intelligence. However, not all of these features are currently available to beta users. Read on as we detail which features announced at WWDC 2024 are yet to become available to beta users. more…Monday June 1011:57 pmElon Musk threatens to ban iPhones from his companies over Apple’s OpenAI deal
Apple Intelligence will include optional ChatGPT-powered features. Musk threatens to ban iPhones and other Apple devices from his companies. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)11:38 pmApple’s Calculator app finally comes to iPad
Get ready for the first official Apple Calculator app on iPad. Way beyond the basics, there's a math notes calculator. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)11:10 pmSafari 18 includes a new Highlights feature for summarizing articles and more
On Monday, Apple announced a new Safari feature called Highlights for iOS 18, which uses machine learning to generate summaries and isolate other helpful information about a webpage.Safari 18 introduces a new Highlights feature which can summarize articles and provide key info about a pageAccording to Apple, Safari's new Highlights feature can provide users with useful page information as they browse. This includes things like article summaries, directions, and quick links.Safari Highlights was originally titled "Intelligent Search" during its development period. The feature was discovered by AppleInsider in our exclusive report on Safari 18, months ahead of release. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:56 pmiPadOS 18 brings bevy of AI and Home Screen improvements
iPadOS 18 offers a Calculator(!) app, UI improvements and enhanced AI capabilities for a more powerful and intelligent iPad experience. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)10:46 pmThese three features will make your AirPods better this fall
Macworld One of the coolest things about AirPods, and a key reason to get them over what may seem like “better” in-ear buds, is the way Apple keeps updating their software to provide more features, especially when combined with the latest iOS or macOS releases. This year is no exception–when Apple releases iOS 18 and macOS 15 this fall, it will be accompanied by firmware updates for AirPods that give them some cool new tricks. Here’s how your AirPods will improve this year. Nod ‘yes’ or shake ‘no’ to answer or decline calls When it’s crowded or noisy, you may not be able to answer a Siri request using your voice. And your hands may be full. With AirPods Pro (2nd gen), you can simply gently nod your head “yes” or shake it “no” to answer a Siri request. Voice Isolation Already a feature on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Voice Isolation is coming to AirPods Pro. This feature removes a lot of background noise from what your AirPods Pro mics pick up, so the person you’re talking to can clearly hear you even when surrounded by lots of noise. Better gaming features Games will be able to use Personalized Spatial Audio with AirPods (3rd gen), AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max. The new Game Mode for iOS and iPadOS will reduce latency to 2nd-gen AirPods Pro in addition to game controllers. Headphones, Mobile Phone Accessories10:40 pmCraig Federighi & John Giannandrea talk Apple Intelligence at WWDC
After the WWDC keynote, Apple's Craig Federighi and John Giannandrea sat down to talk more in-depth about its AI efforts with Apple Intelligence — including about how the company trained the models.iJustine, John Giannandrea, and Craig Federighi (from left to right)During its kickoff event of WWDC 2024, nearly 40 minutes were devoted to Apple Intelligence, the iPhone-maker's big push into AI, or what it is calling personal intelligence.It was no surprise that its execs spent more time talking on the record about why their approach is different and how it plans to balance useful features with privacy. AppleInsider was in attendance at the discussion, which was hosted by iJustine. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:40 pmApple Introduces Standalone 'Passwords' App
An anonymous reader quotes a report from MacRumors: iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia feature a new, dedicated Passwords app for faster access to important credentials. The Passwords app replaces iCloud Keychain, which is currently only accessible via a menu in Settings. Now, passwords are available directly via a standalone app for markedly quicker access, bringing it more in line with rival services. The Passwords app consolidates various credentials, including passwords, passkeys, and Wi-Fi passwords, into a single, easily accessible location. Users can filter and sort their accounts based on various criteria, such as recently created accounts, credential type, or membership in shared groups. Passwords is also compatible with Windows via the iCloud for Windows app, extending its utility to users who operate across different platforms. The developer beta versions of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia are available today with official release to the public scheduled for the fall, providing an early look at the Passwords app. Read more of this story at Slashdot.10:31 pmApple Intelligence brings live recording and transcription to the Phone app in iOS 18 | AppleInsiderApple Intelligence brings live recording and transcription to the Phone app in iOS 18
Apple is bringing live transcription to the iPhone this fall, letting you easily keep a searchable text log of your phone calls, complete with summary sections.Recording and transcription coming to iPhone 15 Pro and laterWWDC 2024 kicked off on Monday, with Apple showcasing a slew of features it plans to bring to its devices later this fall. Among those features was a hefty section about Apple's new foray into artificial intelligence, which it calls Apple Intelligence.Apple says that Apple Intelligence is personal intelligence designed to be helpful and relevant to the user. This includes new writing tools, image generation and editing, Siri improvements, and the ability to record and transcribe phone calls while they happen. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:25 pmYour iPhone is getting a dedicated Game Mode in iOS 18, here’s what that means
Ahead of today’s WWDC keynote, there were a lot of features that had already been reported on. One surprise that showed up as part of iOS 18 was Game Mode, a special mode that optimizes your device for gaming sessions. Here’s what the new Game Mode does for your iPhone. more…10:17 pmDevelopers can now create their own toggles for Control Center in iOS 18
One of the new features of iOS 18, which was announced by Apple on Monday, is a customizable and redesigned Control Center with multiple pages. However, in addition to the customizations provided by Apple itself, developers can now create their own toggles to integrate their apps with Control Center. more…10:16 pmHow to change iPhone app colors and theme in iOS 18
For more than a decade, it’s taken jailbreaking or other workarounds to customize iPhone apps with a unique look. Now, iOS 18 includes the ability to change iPhone app colors and more natively. Here’s how it works. more…10:07 pmElon Musk's latest anti-Apple tirade is about a ChatGPT feature that doesn't exist
Elon Musk has a fundamental misunderstanding of Apple's partnership with ChatGPT and believes that it's the gateway to automatically sharing all user data on iPhone with OpenAI.Apple and OpenAI partnered to bring ChatGPT to SiriOpenAI is one of several partners Apple will enable to communicate with Apple Intelligence in iOS 18 and other operating systems later in 2024. The partnership allows for private and secure queries to third-party LLMs with complete control over what is sent and when.Apple was clear in its announcement of ChatGPT integration with iOS 18 that every query would be user-approved and only available in select use cases. It appears that Elon Musk hasn't seen the keynote — or is willingly misinterpreting what was said — because he has shared a series of increasingly deranged posts on X speculating on data theft and nuclear warfare. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:06 pmPlatforms State of the Union explains Apple Intelligence and new OS features
The 2024 Platforms State of the Union explains details on Apple Intelligence, Swift 6, Xcode autocomplete and the latest software updates. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)09:54 pmApple just sent a bunch of devices into obsolescence
Macworld It was a big day for Apple fans as the company unveiled major overhauls to all of its operating systems, including iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15, and watchOS 11. However, before you rush to check out all the new features you’re getting later this year, you might want to check to see if your device is compatible. First the good news. Apple has kept the same compatibility for iOS 18 as iOS 17, so iPhone XR and later will get to enjoy the new features in iOS 18. However, if you want to use Apple Intelligence, you’ll need to have the most recent iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max, which has an A17 Pro processor. iPad users who own a 2nd-gen 12.9-inch iPad Pro, 10.5-inch iPad Pro, or 6th-gen iPad will need to upgrade if they want to use iPadOS 18. The devices losing support all have the A10X chip, though curiously the 7th-gen iPad with the A10 Fusion chip remains. But Apple Intelligence is limited only to iPads with M-series processors in them. That’s the 2022 iPad Air or later and the 2021 iPad Pro or later. On the Apple Watch side, it’s much more dire. Apple is dropping support for the Apple Watch Series 4 and 5 as well as the 1st-gen Apple Watch SE. So watchOS 11 is only for the Apple Watch Series 6 and later, which could spur millions of people to upgrade. Finally, the Mac loses just a couple of models with the macOS 15 Sequoia update, including the 2018 Mac mini and 2018-2019 MacBook Air. There are still several Intel models that are supported for at least another year. However, that’s not to mention Apple Intelligence, which has very strict requirements. You’ll need an iPad or Mac with an M1 processor or later or an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max. No other devices, Apple Silicon or Intel, will work. Apple Watch, iPad, iPhone, Mac09:52 pmCraig Federighi says Apple hopes to add Google Gemini and other AI models to iOS 18
As part of its WWDC announcements today, Apple revealed a partnership with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT natively to iOS 18. During a followup interview on Monday, Apple executives Craig Federighi and John Giannandrea elaborated on Apple’s AI goals – and hinted at a possible agreement with Google Gemini in the future. more…09:49 pmApple published a new Press Release
Apple just published a new Press Release:Apple extends its privacy leadership with new updates across its platforms