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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Here's every new Apple Intelligence feature coming to iOS 26
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, BGR may receive an affiliate commission. Alongside the reveal of iOS 26 at the WWDC 2025 keynote, Apple unveiled a few new features coming to Apple Intelligence when the software update arrives later this fall. Below, we've gathered all of the Apple Intelligence features coming later this year. Live Translation: Integrated into Messages, FaceTime, and Phone, Live Translation helps users communicate across languages, translating text, and audio. Today's Top Deals Best deals: Tech, laptops, TVs, and more sales Best Ring Video Doorbell deals Memorial Day security camera deals: Reolink's unbeatable sale has prices from $29.98 ChatGPT improvements: While the Siri with onscreen awareness isn't ready, users will be able to ask ChatGPT questions about what they're looking at onscreen to learn more. It can also search on Google, Etsy, or other supported apps to find similar images and products. Visual Intelligence: This feature recognizes when a user is looking at an event and suggests adding it to their calendar, including all the details. Visual Intelligence is also similar to Android's Circle to Search, as you can screenshot a photo of a lamp or a jacket and then search on Google to see similar pictures or find out where to buy it. Genmoji and Image Playground updates: Apple says iOS 26 improves these OG Apple Intelligence features as it's now possible to mix emoji, Genmoji, and descriptions together to create something new. For example, you can combine a Genmoji with a standard emoji, or a description. Shortcuts improvements: Apple is adding new shortcuts enabled by Apple Intelligence. Apple says users will see dedicated actions for features like Writing Tools and Image Playground. Order tracking details: When you receive an email sent from merchants and delivery carriers, Apple Intelligence can automatically identify and summarize order tracking details from them. Foundation Models Framework: Apple is giving developers direct access to intelligence features, which can be available offline, using AI inference that is free of cost. By the end of the year, Apple Intelligence will expand to more languages, including: Danish Dutch Norwegian Portuguese (Portugal) Swedish Turkish Chinese (Traditional) Vietnamese The new Apple Intelligence features are available on the following devices: iPhone 15 Pro or newer devices iPad mini (A17 Pro) iPad and Mac with M1 chips or later While Apple Vision Pro supports Apple Intelligence, it's unclear if these features are coming to the spatial computer at this time. The newest Apple Watch models will also get Apple Intelligence features for the first time in 2025. Don't Miss: Today's deals: Nintendo Switch games, $5 smart plugs, $150 Vizio soundbar, $100 Beats Pill speaker, more More Top Deals Amazon gift card deals, offers & coupons 2025: Get $2,000+ free See the
Engadget
12-06-2025
- Engadget
Apple Intelligence announcements at WWDC: Everything Apple revealed for iOS, macOS and more
Apple Intelligence hasn't landed in the way Apple likely hoped it would, but that's not stopping the company from continuing to iterate on its suite of AI tools. During its WWDC 2025 conference on Monday, Apple announced a collection of new features for Apple Intelligence, starting with upgrades to Genmoji and Image Playground that will arrive alongside iOS 26 and the company's other updated operating systems. In Messages, you'll be able to use Image Playground to generate colorful backgrounds for your group chats. At the same time, Apple has added integration with ChatGPT to the tool, meaning it can produce images in entirely new styles. As before, if you decide to use ChatGPT directly through your iPhone in this way, your information will only be shared with OpenAI if you provide permission. Separately, Genmoji will allow users to combine two emoji from the Unicode library to create new characters. For example, you might merge the sloth and light bulb emoji if you want to poke fun at yourself for being slow to understand a joke. Across Messages, FaceTime and its Phone app, Apple is bringing live translation to the mix. In Messages, the company's on-device AI models will translate a message into your recipient's preferred language as you type. When they responded, each message will be instantly translated into your language. In FaceTime, you'll see live captions as the person you're chatting with speaks, and over a phone call, Apple Intelligence will generate a voiced translation. Visual Intelligence is also in line for an upgrade. Now in addition to working with your iPhone's camera, the tool can scan what's on your screen. Like Genmoji, Visual Intelligence will also benefit from deeper integration with ChatGPT, allowing you to ask the chat bot questions about what you see. Alternatively, you can search Google, Etsy and other supported apps to find images or products that might be a visual match. And if the tool detects when you're looking at an event, iOS 26 will suggest you add a reminder to your calendar. Nifty that. If you want to access Visual Intelligence, all you need to do is press the same buttons you would to take a screenshot on your iPhone. As expected, Apple is also making it possible for developers to use its on-device foundational model for their own apps. "With the Foundation Models framework, app developers will be able to build on Apple Intelligence to bring users new experiences that are intelligent, available when they're offline, and that protect their privacy, using AI inference that is free of cost," the company said in its press release. Apple suggests an educational app like Kahoot! might use its on-device model to generate personalized quizzes for users. According to the company, the framework supports Swift, Apple's own coding language, and the model is as easy as writing three lines of code. An upgraded Shortcuts app for both iOS and macOS is also on the way, with support for actions powered by Apple Intelligence. You'll be able to tap into either of the company's on-device or Private Cloud Compute model to generate responses that are part of whatever shortcut you want carried out. Apple suggests students might use this feature to create a shortcut that compares an audio transcript of a class lecture to notes they wrote on their own. Here again users can turn to ChatGPT if they want. There are many other smaller enhancements enabled by upgrades Apple has made to its AI suite. Most notably, Apple Wallet will automatically summarize tracking details merchants and delivery carriers send to you so you can find them in one place. A year since its debut at WWDC 2024, it's safe to say Apple Intelligence has failed to meet expectations. The smarter, more personal Siri that was the highlight of last year's presentation has yet to materialize. In fact, the company delayed the upgraded digital assistant in March, only saying at the time that it would arrive sometime in the coming year. Other parts of the suite may have shipped on time, but often didn't show the company's usual level of polish. For instance, notification summaries were quite buggy at launch, and Apple ended up reworking the messages to make it clearer they were generated by Apple Intelligence. With today's announcements, Apple still has a long way to go before it catches up to competitors like Google, but at least the company kept the focus on practical features. If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Yahoo
iOS 26 lets you make custom Genmoji with ChatGPT and emoji
Apple's new iPhone operating system could seriously change the way you use emoji and Genmoji. The tech giant announced and previewed iOS 26 on Monday during its highly anticipated keynote address at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). There was lots of news: a total redesign, new Maps tools, and new spam-blocking tools, to name a few. Tucked into that waterfall of news was a big change to Genmoji and emoji. In short: You'll soon have more ability to customize your Genmoji with ChatGPT and by combining emoji. The new iOS will allow users to "mix together emoji and combine them with descriptions to create something new," Apple wrote in a press release. Apple, for example, showed off what looked like an emoji sloth discovering a good sure, OK. Credit: Apple Apple also noted that iOS 26 will allow users to employ ChatGPT to customize their images and emoji. It showed, for instance, that in Image Playground users can make emoji (or images) stylized in different ways using the AI tool. An image of a beach ball, for instance, could be made to look like it was an oil painting. Credit: Apple These tools seemed to be aimed at spicing up your group chats. Gone are the days of a simple :) it would seem.
Entrepreneur
11-06-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
From Devices to Intelligence: Apple Reinvents the User Experience at WWDC 2025
With over 1.14 billion smartphone users in India, and iPhones accounting for 4.1 per cent, Apple now has nearly 47 million users in the country You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. At this year's Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple didn't just unveil new features—it offered a glimpse into how our relationship with everyday technology might change in the years ahead. While its physical expansion is happening on the ground in India, Apple's digital transformation is playing out globally and was on full display at WWDC 2025. Craig Federighi, Apple's SVP of Software Engineering, introduced Apple Intelligence—Apple's new AI layer built to work privately and efficiently on your device. It can summarise your emails, write replies, find photos by description, and even create Genmoji (custom emojis from text prompts). More importantly, all this is processed on-device or via Apple's Private Cloud Compute, which means none of your personal data ever leaves your phone. Apps like Kahoot will now be able to create custom quizzes from your notes. Even while offline, hiking apps like AllTrails can suggest routes based solely on a description you type. Also, all of this happens without compromising privacy. Apple says it's using what it calls "Private Cloud Compute". The promise is that data sent off-device will remain encrypted and inaccessible to anyone—even to Apple. iOS 26 and the Liquid Glass After more than a decade, Apple is revamping the way its software feels and looks. The introduction of Liquid Glass—a new visual material that reacts to touch, light, and context—is part of a massive redesign across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro. The last time Apple did something this significant was with iOS 7 in 2013. Lock screens now respond dynamically to your photos. App icons adapt to light and dark modes. The Camera app features a simpler interface, and Photos brings back tabs users missed. Safari, FaceTime, and Maps have all been reworked for a more immersive, fluid experience. One of the most buzzed-about features is Live Translation, which lets users have real-time translated conversations across Messages, Phone, and FaceTime—powered entirely by Apple's on-device models. Apple also added smarter spam filters, voicemail summaries, and Hold Assist, which stays on hold for you and alerts you when a human picks up—arguably the most relatable tech update of the year. AI in CarPlay CarPlay is getting a design update too. Icons and menus now match the Liquid Glass aesthetic found on the iPhone. Widgets and Live Activities (like tracking a flight) have been added to the dashboard, making the interface more glanceable. For those using CarPlay Ultra—available in newer cars—Apple is extending deeper integration, including access to in-car features like climate controls and the radio. What stands out here isn't just the design consistency. It's that Apple seems to be quietly building toward a version of the car interface that's not just smart—but fully Apple. Music and Maps Music, Maps, and Wallet also received updates—many centred around usability. In Apple Music, lyrics translation and pronunciation tools make it easier to understand songs in other languages. A new AutoMix feature blends songs more smoothly, aimed at people who want a playlist to flow without interruptions. Maps now remembers where you've been via a private log of Visited Places, and can suggest routes based on your routines. VisionOS 26 Apple's Vision Pro headset, launched last year, is now receiving its biggest software upgrade yet with VisionOS 26. According to Mike Rockwell, Apple's VP of Vision Products, the update adds persistent spatial widgets, enhanced avatars (Personas), expanded enterprise tools, and immersive content support—blending physical and digital environments more seamlessly than ever. Widgets are now spatial, allowing users to pin clocks, weather, music, and photos directly into their surroundings. These elements remain in place across sessions and can be resized or restyled with adjustable width, depth, and colour. Developers can also create custom widgets for Vision Pro through the new Widgets app. Spatial scenes—previously introduced in iOS—are now part of VisionOS, bringing 2D photos to life with AI-generated depth and perspective. These can be explored in Apple's new Spatial Gallery or within apps like Safari for a more immersive web browsing experience. Personas—Apple's digital avatars for video calls—are also being reworked with better skin tones, hair rendering, and facial detailing. With VisionOS 26, users can now share spatial experiences with others in the same room—watching a movie or playing a game together—while enterprise teams can collaborate on 3D models in real time. On the enterprise front, shared device support is being introduced, allowing team members to quickly log into a Vision Pro using their iPhone. This enables seamless access to stored eye and hand tracking data, vision prescriptions, and accessibility settings. Apple also launched a Protected Content API, providing a secure, eyes-only viewing mode for sensitive business or medical information. India's iPhone Surge India's iPhone production crossed USD 22 billion last year. Analysts now expect the country to account for nearly 20 per cent of global iPhone production by the end of 2025. Even as US President Donald Trump criticises Apple's pivot to India and urges a return to American manufacturing, the company has chosen to position itself in India. Apple is not just manufacturing in India—it's thriving here. The company's India revenue rose 36 per cent to INR 67,122 crore (USD 8 billion) in FY 2023–24. Net profit jumped 23 per cent to INR 2,746 crore, according to data from Tofler. For the first time, Apple broke into the top five smartphone brands by volume in India, with a 10 per cent market share during the October–December 2023 quarter, according to Counterpoint Research. iPhones—once seen as aspirational luxury products—are now being driven by financing options, premiumisation trends, and discounts on older models. With over 1.14 billion smartphone users in India, and iPhones accounting for 4.1 per cent, Apple now has nearly 47 million users in the country.
Express Tribune
11-06-2025
- Express Tribune
Apple iOS 26 update: All features revealed at WWDC 2025
Apple's WWDC 2025 was packed with AI discussions, but this time the tech giant opted for a more measured approach. After last year's somewhat rocky debut of Apple Intelligence, which was marred by delays and features that didn't quite live up to the hype, the company sought to impress with a smoother, more integrated rollout this year. The keynote kicked off with AI, but instead of overwhelming the audience with techno-jargon, Apple showcased a variety of updates throughout the presentation, focusing on improvements that were both practical and user-friendly. #iOS26 new features: 👉'Liquid Glass' icon mode 👉Adaptable LockScreen Clock 👉New Camera app 👉Music Video on the Lock Screen 👉New design for Safari 👉New CarPlay design 👉Call Screening, Unified Layout, Hold Assist 👉Customisable background, Polls, Screening in Messages… — TrakinTech (@TrakinTech) June 9, 2025 Multilingual Expansion and AI Features Apple Intelligence is taking a significant step forward with its multilingual capabilities. By the end of the year, the system will support eight new languages, including Danish, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish, Turkish, Traditional Chinese, and Vietnamese. This move reflects Apple's commitment to inclusivity and accessibility across diverse global markets. In addition to the language expansion, Apple unveiled new AI-powered features across its ecosystem. The standout among these is Live Translation, a feature designed to bridge language barriers during messaging and calls. Integrated into Messages, FaceTime, and Phone, Live Translation offers real-time auto-translation while ensuring user privacy through on-device processing. Unlike similar offerings from competitors like Google and Samsung, Apple's approach keeps conversations private, enhancing the user experience. Genmoji and Image Playground: Revolutionising Creativity Apple has also made waves in the creative space, introducing Genmoji and Image Playground. With Genmoji, users can generate custom emojis by blending them with text, experimenting with different expressions, hairstyles, and even creating artwork in various styles, such as oil painting or vector art. These tools allow users to personalise their devices while maintaining privacy. Apple's visual intelligence feature has also received a major upgrade. It now interacts directly with your iPhone screen, enabling users to search for items and take action across apps. Whether it's finding a chair you spotted on your screen or adding event details to your calendar, the feature's integration is designed to streamline everyday tasks and compete with Google's own search capabilities. AI on Apple Watch: Workout Buddy The Apple Watch also got its own AI boost with the introduction of Workout Buddy. This feature uses workout data to provide real-time insights and motivational feedback based on metrics like heart rate, pace, and distance. Offering personalised advice through a dynamic voice crafted from Fitness+ trainers, the feature operates privately on the Apple Watch and works with Bluetooth headphones, all while requiring a nearby iPhone. Beyond AI: New Features Across Apps Apple's AI advancements go beyond just intelligence. Apple Wallet now consolidates order tracking from merchant emails, making it easier for users to stay updated. Similarly, Reminders has gained the ability to automatically categorise tasks from various sources, making life a little less chaotic. In Messages, AI now suggests polls when relevant, and Image Playground offers new, personalised chat backgrounds. Additionally, Apple has introduced a handy feature that pulls order tracking information directly from emails, ensuring all updates are conveniently aggregated in one place. Siri's Future: A More Personal Experience Looking ahead, Apple confirmed that personalised Siri features are on the horizon. Although they won't be available in the iOS 26, iPadOS 26, or macOS 26 betas, the company promises richer personal context understanding, improved on-screen awareness, and better control over apps when they do arrive. Apple's WWDC 2025 demonstrated that the company is continuing to refine its AI capabilities, focusing on enhancing user experience while maintaining privacy. In iOS 26, Apple is announcing a slew of updates aimed bringing the Phone and Messages apps into the modern era. Users will finally get access to Pixel-like features like call screening, Hold Assist, and more. Link: — Lifehacker (@lifehacker) June 10, 2025 Whether through language support, creative tools, or fitness insights, the new features showcased at this year's event promise to make Apple devices even more indispensable in everyday life.
