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Key points:
- Apple may release iOS 18 AI features as beta previews
- New AI features include text message summarization, voice memo transcriptions, AI photo editing, suggested message replies, and more
Article Summary:
In the latest edition of Mark Gurman’s newsletter for Bloomberg, it is reported that Apple’s upcoming AI features for iOS 18 may be labeled as beta or preview, indicating that Apple is still catching up in the AI space. The potential AI features include text message summarization, voice memo transcriptions, AI photo editing, automatic message replies, and updates to Safari and Spotlight search.
Apple is said to be incorporating a multi-pronged approach where some AI requests will be processed locally on the device, while others will be sent to Apple’s cloud infrastructure for processing. Local processing may only be available for newer Apple devices, with a special on-device model being developed for the Apple Watch.
The presentation of Apple’s new AI strategy is a big question as the company has previously emphasized on-device processing. However, with the rise of generative AI, Apple may need to rely more on cloud servers, raising privacy concerns.
iOS 18 is also expected to feature a chatbot powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT technology and a potential partnership with Google for Gemini. The inclusion of these AI features marks Apple’s move towards enhancing user experiences with advanced AI capabilities.