
Apple WWDC 2024 Live Updates: Tim Cook-led Apple is set to unveil the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, VisionOS and WatchOS at its Worldwide Developer Conference 2024 event in California today.
While WWDC has historically been a software-focused event for years, Apple has often used the occasion to unveil some of its premium offerings such as Macbooks or iPads. However, rumours suggest that the Cupertino-based tech giant is in no mood to focus on its hardware offerings this time around. Instead, Apple is likely to use the power of AI to deliver a massive overhaul of its operating systems.
According to reports, Apple has already signed a deal to power generative AI features in iOS 18. The official announcement of this deal is likely to be made today.
Notably, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has already reached Cuperitno-based Apple Park, as per many images circulated on social media, and is likely to join Tim Cook to confirm a partnership between their two companies. Reports suggest that Apple and OpenAI's partnership could be for the short to medium term, just until the iPhone maker can get its own AI systems up and running.
Apple WWDC 2024 Live Updates: Apple Intelligence will be available to iPhone 15 Pro and later users. Meanwhile, iPad users with M1 and later chipsets will be able to harness the power of Apple intelligence to get a number of new AI features.
Apple WWDC 2024 Live Updates: And finally, Apple announces partnership with OpenAI by introducing ChatGPT in Siri and many other Apple apps. ChatGPT based on GPT-4o will be available to free for users on iPadOS 18, macOS 15 and iOS 18.
Apple WWDC 2024 Live Updates: Apple will now help users in removing unwanted objects in their images by using a new Clean up tool. There is also a new options to easily create Memory Movies by just typing a text prompt.
Apple WWDC 2024 Live Updates: Apple will now allow users to create their own emoji by leveraging the power of Apple Intelligence. There is also a new experience called Image Playground, by helping users create an image that fits their needs.
Apple WWDC 2024 Live Updates: Siri is also getting the ability to search for something the user is looking for across various apps, potentially saving a lot of time in theory. Apple says Siri's new features will be coming to iPhones, MacBooks and iPads.
Apple WWDC 2024 Live Updates: Siri will get on-screen awareness thanks to Apple Intelligence, meaning it will be able to understand what's running on a user's screen and also take action in a particular app based on the user's command.
For instance, users will be able to find a specific picture by giving Siri a voice command and then asking Siri to make a calculation or register a note.
Apple says Siri's capabilities to take actions will not be limited to just Apple's apps and can be used on third-party apps as well.
Apple WWDC 2024 Live Updates: Siri will understand ‘natural language’ and maintains ‘conversational context’ in order to provide a more relevant and personal experience to users. Users will also get the option to type their response rather than using their voice. Apple says users will be able to easily switch between text and voice.
Apple WWDC 2024 Live Updates: Apple says the iPhone will send only the required data to Apple silicon power computes in order to power some powerful AI features. The company claims that no user data will ever be stored by Apple.
Apple WWDC 2024 Live Updates: Many of the Apple Intelligence will run on-device by making use of the power of M series chipsets and the A17 Pro chipsets. This more or less confirms that iPhones 15 and lower models will not be able to run Apple's latest AI features.
Apple WWDC 2024 Live Updates: Apple Intelligence will help iPhone understand language and images to help users undertake day to day tasks.
Apple Intelligence will also be able to understand the personal context of a user by going through the data on all their apps. Apple says that this powerful intelligence goes hand in hand with power privacy.
Apple WWDC 2024 Live: Tim Cook introduced Apple Intelligence while stating that there was a need for personal intelligence, which is the next step for Apple. There is no details about the Apple partnership yet.
Apple WWDC 2024 Live Updates: Safari comes with a new Highlights tab to help users find what they are looking for without going through tons of websites. Moreover, there will also be a new summary option to get a quick overview of the text on a users' webpage. Apple is also brining a new Reader and Viewer mode in order to enhance the reading and movie watching experience.
Apple WWDC 2024 Live Updates: macOS 15 comes with a new Presenter Preview feature will allow users to see their screen before sharing it with others which will stop them from oversharing information, claims Apple. Users will also get the ability to hide unwanted objects in the background with a new machine learning algorithm.
Apple WWDC 2024 Live Updates: Smartscript will help users write a text quickly by adjusting their notes to their usual handrwriting. Moreover, they will also be able to copy paste a some text from the internet in the Notes app and it will appear in their own handwriting, thanks to Apple's new machine learning on-device algorithm.
Apple WWDC 2024 Live Updates: Apple has brought some major changes to ShrePlay on iPadOS 18 by providing users the ability to draw on their iPads while being on the FaceTime call. Moreover, they will also be able to take control of their friends' iPad if given the required permissions.
Apple WWDC 2024 Live Updates: iPad OS 18 is also getting some of the same features as iOS 18 like a customizable Control Centre, ability to change icon position on home screen and a revamp with the Photos app.
Apple WWDC 2024 Live Updates: Apple Watch users will now be able to get real-time translation right from their watch, thanks to a new machine learning algorithm brought in by Apple.
Users will also be able to customize their watch faces and WatchOS 11 will also help users find their perfect watch face.
Apple WWDC 2024 Live Updates: Vitals app will help users gauge their health metrics and also get updates on how they are performing as compared to their usual routine.
Apple WWDC 2024 Live Updates: Training mode will allow users to measure their training load and see if they are ‘going steady’, ‘above average’ and more. Users will also be able to adjust their goals for every day of the week.
Apple WWDC 2024 Live Updates: tvOS now comes with a new feature called Enhanced Dialogue in order to improve the clarity of Actor's dialogues.
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