At this year's WWDC 2024, Apple has once again pushed the boundaries of innovation, unveiling a plethora of AI-powered features that promise to revolutionise the way we interact with our devices. From a significantly smarter Siri to advanced AI writing tools and personalised Genmojis, Apple’s latest updates are set to enhance user experience like never before. Dive into the highlights of WWDC 2024, the groundbreaking event and see how Apple is shaping the future of technology.
AI believe it! Siri gets a brain boost
Apple’s Siri is finally getting the upgrade we’ve all been waiting for, and we all saw it at Apple WWDC. The next-gen Siri will not only converse more naturally but will also remember context across requests and accomplish more complex tasks. With its newfound ‘onscreen awareness’, Siri can now take actions tailored to individual users based on on-device information, manage notifications, write and summarise text, and reference one app to perform actions in another. It’s like having a personal assistant who’s finally learned how to read the room!
AI integration to mail, messages, and notes
Apple’s new AI writing tools are here to save the day. Integrated into apps like Mail, Messages, and Notes, these tools can auto-generate and edit text with ease. Mail gets a boost with AI-powered organisation, while Notes and Phone gain new audio transcription and summarisation capabilities. Whether you’re crafting the perfect email or jotting down quick notes, Apple’s AI has got your back.
AI crafted Genmojis: Emoji generation goes next-level
Say goodbye to the endless search for the perfect emoji. Apple’s new AI-powered‘Genmojis’ (yeah, they’re calling it that) allows for personalized text-to-image emojis. And if that’s not enough, the new “Image Playground” feature lets you generate images from prompts. Your emoji game is about to get a serious upgrade.
Remember this: The Photos app has a whole new look
The Photos app is stepping up its game with more conversational search abilities, the ability to create photo ‘stories’, and a suite of new editing tools. Whether you’re looking for a specific moment or want to create a visual masterpiece, the Photos app is ready to help you out.
Privacy: AI with a personal touch
Apple’s commitment to privacy continues with new features leveraging on-device processing and the new Private Cloud Compute (PCC) system. Complex tasks are handled in the cloud without storing or accessing your data. Plus, all these AI features are opt-in, giving you complete control over your digital experience.
OpenAI partnership: Siri gets a little help from ChatGPT
In a move that’s sure to excite AI enthusiasts, Apple announced a partnership with OpenAI at WWDC 2024. Siri will now leverage ChatGPT/GPT-4o for more complex questions, seamlessly integrating this powerful AI into iOS, macOS, and iPadOS. Whether it’s generating images or understanding documents, OpenAI’s tools are set to enhance your Apple experience.
Calculator for iPad: The crowd goes wild
Amid all the high-tech wizardry, Apple dropped a bombshell at WWDC 2024 that had everyone cheering—a calculator app for the iPad. It’s about time, right? While it may not be the flashiest announcement, everyone, including their grandmother, has been waiting for this. It’s a much-welcome addition that should have been there from day one. But wait, there’s more; there is an all-new Math Notes calculator allows users to type or write out mathematical expressions and see them instantly solved in their own handwriting – don’t you wish we had this during our exams?
AirPods: Nodding along with Siri
In crowded places where speaking isn’t an option, you can now use your AirPods as sensors to nod yes or no to Siri. This nifty trick is just another example of how Apple makes everyday interactions smoother and more intuitive.
AI-powered everything: The new norm for Apple devices
From grammar-checking your messages to generating images without prompts, Apple integrates AI into every nook and cranny of its software. This AI-first approach ensures a polished, seamless user experience.