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Apple will revamp Siri to catch up to its chatbot competitors
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Apple is reorganizing its AI strategy and focusing on generative artificial intelligence (AI) to improve its virtual assistant, Siri. The company wants to catch up in the AI race and has made generative AI a key project. The updated Siri will be more conversational, versatile, and capable of following a conversation. Apple also plans to apply generative AI throughout its business, increase memory in iPhones to support Siri's new capabilities, and potentially license AI models from other companies. The company's focus on AI is driven by the fear of losing dominance in the smartphone market and competition from AI-powered apps.
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iOS 18 to bring major Siri upgrades with ‘Contextual Intelligence’: Report
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
In an exciting development, iOS 18 is expected to bring significant improvements to Siri, including enhanced contextual understanding and a new "catch-up" feature for notifications. Siri will gain a deeper comprehension of entities such as individuals, organizations, events, locations, and dates, allowing for more accurate and insightful responses. The "Greymatter Catch Up" functionality will keep users updated on notifications while they are away from their devices. Siri will also be able to summarize content more efficiently, transcribe audio recordings, and offer improved photo editing capabilities. Overall, iOS 18 promises to enhance user experience with smarter and more powerful tools.
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Ex-Siri head reportedly wanted Apple to choose Google's Gemini over ChatGPT | TechCrunch
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2m ago
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Former Siri head John Giannandrea advocated for Google’s Gemini chatbot to be prioritized over ChatGPT for integration with Siri. Despite concerns about ChatGPT's longevity and data protection, Apple chose ChatGPT for its integration announced at WWDC 2024. This feature allows Siri users to utilize ChatGPT when Siri lacks answers. Apple plans future integrations with other chatbots, like Gemini, and is exploring partnerships with AI search engine Perplexity for potential Siri and Safari enhancements.
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Apple is trying to get ‘LLM Siri’ back on track
The Verge
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2m ago
Medial
Apple is working on revamping Siri with a generative AI, internally called “LLM Siri,” to address its struggling Apple Intelligence platform. The company faces challenges, including hesitance from software chief Craig Federighi to invest heavily in AI, and difficulties integrating old and new Siri features. Apple started late in AI development compared to competitors and is attempting a complete Siri overhaul to improve functionality. Adjustments include using AI for web searches and leveraging iPhones for enhanced data synthesis.
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Apple wants its Xcode platform to rival GitHub when it comes to writing code — and it's turning to AI to do it
Techradar
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1y ago
Medial
Apple is reportedly working on a major update to its Xcode developer environment, incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. Internal testing for the AI-powered Xcode has begun, and its release is expected early this year. The update is seen as a move by Apple to catch up with rival tech companies in providing AI-enhanced developer tools. In addition to code generation, Apple may also utilize AI for app testing and other features like Siri improvements, playlist creation in Apple Music, enhanced Spotlight search, and changes to the Photos app.
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Snapchat to focus on advertising business as stock drops around 48 per cent | Mint
Livemint
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11m ago
Medial
Snapchat is focusing on expanding its advertising business and prioritizing augmented reality (AR) to catch up with competitors like Instagram and TikTok. The company's CEO, Evan Spiegel, acknowledged that their advertising business has been growing slower than rivals and is taking steps to revamp the marketing strategy. Snapchat plans to experiment with new ad formats, including ads in the chat inbox and on the Snap map feature. They also aim to develop AR glasses to enhance user experiences. Snap's stock has been struggling, but they are committed to driving growth in the coming years.
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Apple's M4 chip overhaul to revive Mac sales, AI push lifts stock 4.3%
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Apple is reportedly planning to revamp its Mac line with a new family of in-house processors to boost computer sales. The company aims to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into its products and is preparing to release updated Mac models beginning late this year. The new line of chips, known as the M4 processor, will be featured in a variety of Mac models such as iMacs, MacBook Pros, and Mac Minis. Apple's move comes as Mac sales declined in the last fiscal year and the company seeks to catch up with rivals in the AI space.
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Apple brings ChatGPT and more AI to devices, Wall Street unimpressed
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Apple unveiled its new Apple Intelligence technology, integrating AI across its apps and including OpenAI's chatbot ChatGPT. The company aims to prioritize privacy and differentiate itself from competitors like Microsoft and Google. However, the event received a lukewarm response from Wall Street, with Apple's stock closing down nearly 2%. Analysts believe that while the AI features will please users, they may not significantly impact Apple's trajectory. The company hopes to convince its large user base of the value of AI. The revamped Siri will have more control and utilize ChatGPT, but concerns about privacy have been raised. Apple plans to use a combination of on-device processing and cloud computing to power its AI features. The new iOS 18 will introduce customizable home screens and improved app locking features. Finally, Apple is expanding the availability of its mixed-reality headset Vision Pro to more countries.
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Apple fans are eager for any sign at all of its AI intentions after a rough year
Business Insider
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1y ago
Medial
Apple's stock rose over 4% following a report that the company will revamp its Mac lineup with new M4 processors focused on AI. This news comes as Apple faces setbacks, including declining iPhone sales in China and losing its position as the country's top-selling smartphone maker. The company has also faced legal challenges and scrutiny from regulators. Investors are eagerly watching for signals that Apple is making progress in the AI space, as some believe the company is falling behind competitors. Apple's upcoming WWDC event will be closely watched for AI-related announcements.
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Apple is reportedly exploring a partnership with Google for Gemini-powered feature on iPhones
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
Apple is reportedly considering a collaboration with Google to integrate the Gemini AI model into iPhone features. This move would further strengthen Google's dominance as Apple's preferred search engine on iPhones. Apple is looking to license Google's AI technology to introduce AI-powered updates with iOS later this year. The company has also discussed the potential use of GPT models with OpenAI. Apple faces pressure to catch up with competitors in the AI field, prompting talks of leveraging third-party AI technology. Google, despite experiencing setbacks with Gemini, has already partnered with Samsung and launched AI features on its Pixel series of phones.
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iOS 18.2 developer beta rolls out with GenMoji, Image Wand and more
Livemint
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9m ago
Medial
Apple has released the first developer beta for iOS 18.2, offering users a preview of the highly anticipated Apple Intelligence features. The update includes support for Genmoji, Image Playground, ChatGPT integration for Siri, Visual Intelligence, advanced writing tools, and more. Apple Intelligence was announced at WWDC 2024 but was not included in the latest iPhone 16 series. Some of the notable features include the ability to generate images using AI, creating custom emojis, and Siri integration with OpenAI's chatbot.
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