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Apple Shared Its First Public AI-Generated Image. It’s Craig Federighi’s Dog
11 Sep

Apple Shared Its First Public AI-Generated Image. It’s Craig Federighi’s Dog

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Apple's forthcoming iOS 18 is loaded with a slew of artificial-intelligence-powered capabilities. The new mobile OS can rewrite your text messages, summarize emails, and identify objects in photos. But one of the most fun features is Image Playground, which generates cartoonlike illustrations based on a text prompt.While Apple has shown examples of its output during its keynotes, demos, and product videos, we have yet to see a real-world example of an Image Playground character until now. Apple has shared with WIRED the first-ever example created by Image Playground that it has shown outside of its prerecorded keynotes and marketing materials.This…
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Apple Intelligence Promises Better AI Privacy. Here’s How It Actually Works
11 Sep

Apple Intelligence Promises Better AI Privacy. Here’s How It Actually Works

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Apple is making every production PCC server build publicly available for inspection so people unaffiliated with Apple can verify that PCC is doing (and not doing) what the company claims, and that everything is implemented correctly. All of the PCC server images are recorded in a cryptographic attestation log, essentially an indelible record of signed claims, and each entry includes a URL for where to download that individual build. PCC is designed so Apple can't put a server into production without logging it. And in addition to offering transparency, the system works as a crucial enforcement mechanism to prevent bad…
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iPhone 16 hands-on: More Pro than I expected
11 Sep

iPhone 16 hands-on: More Pro than I expected

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It's the day after Apple launched the iPhone 16, and though I published my hands-on with the iPhone 16 Pro right after the event, I didn't have a lot of time to spare for the base models until today. With that extra time, I've been able to learn more about the differences between the standard iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Pro, and honestly I'm pleasantly surprised that there aren't that many.One of the most obvious ways to tell the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro apart is in their color selections. The entry-level series has a pleasant, vibrant array…
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Apple needs to remember what the iPhone 16 is for
10 Sep

Apple needs to remember what the iPhone 16 is for

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There’s a meme that comes around when people are urged to see a movie on the biggest screen . People then mock up images of them watching it on the worst, least-immersive devices possible, from iPods to Game Boys. It came to mind during the iPhones 16 launch event, Apple said its new models have CPUs that can challenge “even high-end desktop PCs” and “desktop-class GPU architecture.” And it made me wonder if anyone is actually playing AAA games on a 6-inch smartphone for any real length of time?Look, we all know this is just Apple flexing the power of…
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This iPhone ‘Supercycle’ May Not Be So Super
10 Sep

This iPhone ‘Supercycle’ May Not Be So Super

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Some of these features won’t be available until next year, but Apple’s push to add artificial intelligence to the iPhone is still likely to drive a boom in sales, optimistic analysts say. Whereas in years past the iPhone’s hardware upgrades were the big draw, now the lure is how Apple’s hardware, like its custom chips, will be in service of advanced AI.“Regardless of whether Apple Intelligence is supported from day one, the new iPhones are future-proof,” Paolo Pescatore, analyst and founder of PP Insights, says. Pescatore, like Ives, believes this is the start of an iPhone supercycle. “Apple’s prowess in…
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iPhone 16 Pro hands-on: How does a faux camera control button feel so real?
10 Sep

iPhone 16 Pro hands-on: How does a faux camera control button feel so real?

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Apple's latest attempt to slightly differentiate the iPhone 16 series is... a faux button it's calling Camera Control. But unlike last year's new button, this one doesn't actually physically depress, and uses a mix of sensors and haptic feedback to simulate the sensation of movement. And in my brief hands-on right after Apple's iPhone 16 launch event, I have to say I actually thought it was a real button.Editors' Note: After some investigation, it turns out that at least part of the camera control is a real, depressable button. You'll feel the actual movement when you push all the way…
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Genmoji and image-generation tools for iPhone reportedly delayed until iOS 18.2
08 Sep

Genmoji and image-generation tools for iPhone reportedly delayed until iOS 18.2

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Many of Apple Intelligence’s most anticipated features will arrive in a trickle well after the release of , and according to ’s Mark Gurman, it could be December before the iPhone will offer things like AI-generated images and custom emoji. Apple Intelligence is expected to make its debut with , which Gurman has previously reported will likely come sometime in October. and the upcoming image-generation tool, Image Playground, reportedly won’t be among its first features. Instead, Gurman predicts they’ll ship with iOS 18.2, which he says is slated for December.Apple showed off Genmoji and Image Playground during its June event.…
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The iOS 18 release date is quickly approaching but is your iPhone compatible? Here are the eligible devices and new features
07 Sep

The iOS 18 release date is quickly approaching but is your iPhone compatible? Here are the eligible devices and new features

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AppleTwo days from now, Apple will kick off its It's Glowtime event (you can watch it here) where it'll announce the new iPhone 16 lineup. Those phones will have iOS 18 already installed, so you won't have to upgrade at purchase — here's when the iPhone 16 models are expected to hit stores. However, if you're not getting one of the new iPhones, you may find that your older phone's operating system isn't supported by Apple.Generally each year, some older iPhone models are removed from Apple's iOS eligibility list. Last year, for instance, the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and…
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YouTubers built a six foot tall working replica of Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max
07 Sep

YouTubers built a six foot tall working replica of Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max

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Building just one smartphone from scratch would be a huge undertaking, even if the world is full of them. Now imagine trying to build one that’s 100 times its normal size with nearly all the same forms and functions.YouTubers Matthew Perkins () and Arun Maini () did exactly that, building a working replica of an . The completed project measured 6.74 feet tall and 440 pounds, earning the pair .Perkins started his build with the screen, a massive undertaking that required converting a into a responsive touchscreen. He commissioned a manufacturer to fabricate a piece of touch foil the size…
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When does Apple launch the new iPhone 16? Here’s everything you need to know
06 Sep

When does Apple launch the new iPhone 16? Here’s everything you need to know

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This is last year's iPhone 15 Pro. We don't expect a radical redesign for the new models. (Apple)It's almost time: Next week, Apple will show off its new lineup of the iPhone 16 models at its iPhone event on Monday, Sept. 9. And if you plan to get your hands on one of the new devices after the event, we're here to save you time because the new iPhones won't be available to buy yet.Apple is pretty consistent when it comes to releasing their new products and we don't expect that to change this year. We'll tell you when we…
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