All posts tagged: WWDC

Apple unveils long-awaited AI strategy, partnership with OpenAI at WWDC | Business and Economy News

Apple unveils long-awaited AI strategy, partnership with OpenAI at WWDC | Business and Economy News

Published by Sam

CEO Tim Cook tells Worldwide Developers Conference AI features are the ‘next big step for Apple’. Apple has revealed a slew of new artificial intelligence-powered features backed by a partnership with OpenAI, as the iPhone maker battles perceptions that it is falling behind in the race to capitalise on the technology. Apple executives including CEO Tim Cook unveiled “Apple Intelligence” on Monday during a nearly two-hour-long presentation at the company’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference in Cupertino, California. “All of this goes beyond artificial intelligence, it’s personal intelligence, and it is the next big step for Apple,” CEO Tim Cook said. The upgrades include an overhaul of the virtual assistant Siri, which will be capable of hundreds of more tasks with the help of ChatGPT. Apple users will also be able to create their own emojis based on language prompts and generate summaries of emails in the mailbox via the tech giant’s in-house technology. Apple signalled that the company would differentiate itself from rivals Microsoft and Google by putting privacy “at the core” of AI, which …

Apple honors 50 students as it expands coding beyond engineers heading into WWDC 2024

Apple honors 50 students as it expands coding beyond engineers heading into WWDC 2024

Published by skeptic

Students attend Apple WWDC 2023 in Cupertino. Apple Apple’s Swift Student Challenge has become an anchor of its annual WWDC event for developers, the press, and partners and the Cupertino tech giant added a new wrinkle to the challenge this year by naming 50 “Distinguished Winners” — from among the 350 overall winners. The 50 honorees will get to come to WWDC 2024 in person and participate in a special three-day experience at Apple Park. And judging by the handful of winners we talked to, the level of creativity and productivity is impressive. The Swift Student Challenge has been happening since 2020 — when I first covered it for CNET — and the most admirable part of it is that it’s not trying to identify the next generation of coding geniuses for Apple to hire. Instead, it’s focused on convincing more people from different backgrounds, different walks of life, different areas of interest, and even different life stages to take an interest in coding and realize they can build apps to solve problems in their …

Apple Sends Congratulatory Letters to 2024 Swift Student Challenge Winners

Apple Sends Congratulatory Letters to 2024 Swift Student Challenge Winners

Published by skeptic

Some Swift Student Challenge winners today began receiving congratulatory certificates from Apple, with one Distinguished Winner sharing a images of the letter he received from Apple. We’re honored to recognize you as a Distinguished Winner of the 2024 Swift Student Challenge. Your app playground stands among the best of the best in this year’s challenge, demonstrating your creativity, passion for coding, and commitment to building great apps. You’ve truly inspired us and we can’t wait to see what you do next! Apple this year picked a total of 350 winners, including 50 Distinguished Winners. Winners are meant to receive AirPods Max headphones, but Apple appears to be sending that reward in a separate shipment. While all 350 Swift Student Challenge winners were eligible to apply to attend Apple’s June 10 WWDC special event at Apple Park, the Distinguished Winners are being invited to Cupertino for a three-day ‌Apple Park‌ event that also includes time to interface with Apple engineers. Apple’s annual Swift Student Challenge tasks students with creating an innovative coding project using the Swift …

What Apple Has Planned For WWDC 2024

What Apple Has Planned For WWDC 2024

Published by skeptic

  As Apple gears up for its highly anticipated Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2024, the tech giant is poised to unveil a plethora of significant updates that could transform the way you interact with your devices. From sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) enhancements to groundbreaking hardware improvements, Apple is set to showcase its commitment to innovation and user experience. Let’s take a closer look at what you can expect from Apple’s flagship event. Major Operating System Overhauls: iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 One of the key highlights of WWDC 2024 will be the unveiling of major upgrades to Apple’s mobile operating systems, iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. These updates will place a strong emphasis on advanced on-device AI capabilities, aiming to solidify Apple’s position in the competitive AI landscape. With these enhancements, you can expect: Improved real-time language translation, enabling seamless communication across different languages Enhanced augmented reality experiences, bringing virtual elements to life in your real-world surroundings Smarter app recommendations and personalized suggestions based on your usage patterns By leveraging the power of on-device …

iOS 18 features expected to announced at WWDC 2024 by Apple

iOS 18 features expected to announced at WWDC 2024 by Apple

Published by skeptic

In a few months time at WWDC 2024 Apple is expected to announce its next generation mobile operating system in the form of the highly anticipated iOS 18, which is expected to be a significant update for the iPhone. The iOS 18 update is expected to focus heavily on artificial intelligence (AI) enhancements, particularly with Siri, aiming to improve user productivity and interaction. Additionally, iOS 18 is rumored to introduce a redesigned home screen with more customization options and support for Rich Communication Services (RCS) to enhance messaging with Android devices.  Here is a quick overview of some of the features that might be announced by Apple : AI and Siri Enhancements Central to iOS 18 is a significant upgrade to Siri, Apple’s virtual assistant. The forthcoming enhancements are designed to make interactions with Siri more natural and personalized. You’ll be able to converse with Siri as you would with a human assistant, receiving responses that are tailored to your individual preferences and usage patterns. This advancement in AI technology will enable Siri to understand …

How an iPhone Powered by Google’s Gemini AI Might Work

How an iPhone Powered by Google’s Gemini AI Might Work

Published by skeptic

So, assuming the deal does go through, what might Gemini look like on the iPhone? First off, Gartenberg says it will likely manifest with a distinctly un-Apple label. “It would probably be something Apple couldn’t hide under its own brand,” he says. “Perhaps it would be a setting where you could select your assistant, where it could be Siri classic or Siri the sequel. And if I’m Google, I’m going to hold out for some kind of branding on this.” He points out that the default search engine on iOS now is Google Search, and it isn’t rebranded as an Apple service there. Any AI features powered by Gemini would probably warrant the same flashing neon lights, especially at a time when Google is very motivated to show off its AI chops. Apple will also likely keep focus on its own ambitions. Siri, the occasionally helpful and much maligned voice assistant, has long lagged behind other digital assistants. Don’t call it a glow up, but Apple will likely be looking to Gemini-infused AI advancements to …

More Details on iOS 18 and WWDC 2024

More Details on iOS 18 and WWDC 2024

Published by skeptic

As Apple gears up for its highly anticipated Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024, tech enthusiasts and iPhone users around the globe are on the edge of their seats, eager to learn what the tech giant has in store for us next. Slated to begin on June 10th, WWDC 2024 promises to be a landmark event, introducing iOS 18, which is already being celebrated as the most significant leap since the iconic iOS 7 update. The video below from iReviews delves into what you can expect from the upcoming release, offering a sneak peek into the new functionalities and enhancements that aim to redefine our interaction with Apple devices. Key Highlights of iOS 18: A Closer Look WWDC 2024 Kick-Off: Mark your calendars for June 10th, as this is when Apple will unveil the much-anticipated iOS 18 during its flagship event. Following the tradition, the first developer beta version is expected to roll out around 10 a.m. Pacific Time, shortly after the conference, paving the way for developers to start tinkering with the new features. Revolutionizing …

Apple’s WWDC 2024 Countdown Begins: iOS 18, AI and More

Apple’s WWDC 2024 Countdown Begins: iOS 18, AI and More

Published by skeptic

Apple announced that this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference will kick off on June 10. We expect to see early looks at iOS 18 and updates for other device software like MacOS, iPadOS and even VisionOS — as well as potential news on generative AI coming to Apple devices. Apple’s been tight-lipped about any new AI features coming to its mobile and computer lineups, but its annual developers show is the place where we’ll likely see hints of anything coming later this year. Competitors from Samsung to Intel have promoted AI capabilities in this year’s hardware and software, so the pressure is on for Apple to set a new course with generative AI in its devices. Read more: Best iPhone to buy for 2024 Multiple reports suggest Apple is in talks with Google to bring its Gemini AI model to iPhones, which could help the devices keep up with generative AI on other mobile devices. Whether Apple has plans to use other generative AI solutions (or its own), the rumors indicate more attention on AI than we’ve seen …

The MacRumors Show: WWDC Announced and the Latest iOS 18 Rumors

The MacRumors Show: WWDC Announced and the Latest iOS 18 Rumors

Published by skeptic

On this week’s episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss all of the rumors surrounding WWDC 2024 and iOS 18. Earlier this week, Apple announced that its 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) will take place between June 10 and June 14. The event is almost certain to see the introduction of ‌iOS 18‌ and all of Apple’s other major upcoming software updates. ‌iOS 18‌ is expected to focus on artificial intelligence features, likely powered by Google’s Gemini. New AI capabilities are rumored to come to Siri, Messages, Shortcuts, Spotlight, Health, Apple Music, Keynote, Pages, and Numbers, but the company is expected to stop short of offering a full-fledged AI chatbot. Beyond AI, ‌iOS 18‌ will reportedly bring more flexible Home Screen customization, custom routes and topographic maps in the Maps app, “scenes” in the Freeform app, RCS support, new accessibility features such as a hearing aid mode for the AirPods Pro, and potentially a slight redesign inspired by visionOS. The MacRumors Show is now on its own YouTube channel, so make sure you’re subscribed to …

Apple Notifying WWDC 2024 Swift Student Challenge Winners

Apple Notifying WWDC 2024 Swift Student Challenge Winners

Published by skeptic

Students who entered the WWDC 2024 coding challenge can today sign in to Apple’s Swift Student Challenge website to find out if they’ve won. Apple has selected 350 winners, who are eligible to attend the ‌WWDC 2024‌ special event at Apple Park on Monday, June 10. There are 50 Distinguished Winners who will be invited to Cupertino for a three-day ‌Apple Park‌ event that will include the keynote meetup and two additional days of opportunities to interface with Apple engineers. Those who are not selected as Distinguished Winners can enter Apple’s lottery for a chance to be able to be selected to go to the ‌Apple Park‌ keynote event. Apple is inviting developers and students to apply, but because space is limited, selections are made through a random process. Lottery winners will be notified on Thursday, April 4. Swift Student Challenge winners who are not picked to go to the ‌Apple Park‌ event can follow along with Apple’s announcements on the Apple Developer website, the Apple Developer app, and YouTube. Winners will also be eligible …