Reportedly, Apple Intelligence, the new AI-powered feature coming with iOS 18, will have a waitlist during its initial rollout. This means not everyone will be able to access it right away.
Code hidden within the iOS 18 beta offers a sneaky peek at Apple’s plans. Phrases like “Join the Graymatter Waiting List” (Graymatter being Apple Intelligence’s codename) suggest a waitlist system for early access. This “limited preview” signifies a cautious rollout, ensuring stability before a wider release.
Why the wait?
There are a couple of possible reasons for the waitlist. Firstly, new AI features often require significant processing power. Apple Intelligence might be exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max due to their A17 Pro chip, limiting the initial user base.
Additionally, AI systems can be overwhelmed by user traffic. Just like other popular AI services, Apple might be implementing a waitlist to manage server load and maintain optimal performance.
What to expect
One of the most significant upgrades in iOS 18 is the enhancement of Siri. Historically, Siri has lagged behind competitors like Google Assistant and Amazon’s Alexa in terms of conversational abilities and contextual understanding.
However, with Apple Intelligence, Siri is set to receive a major overhaul. Leveraging large language models (LLMs), Siri will become much smarter and more capable. Here are some key improvements:
- Contextual understanding: Siri will better understand what you want it to do based on your contacts, appointments, and locations.
- Enhanced responses: Instead of the usual “I found this on the web” reply, Siri will provide more detailed spoken answers and can summarize content from notifications, messages, and documents.
- Multi-step commands: Users will be able to string multiple commands together, such as “Turn off the living room lights and run the Garage Work scene.”
- App integration: Siri will gain the ability to interact more deeply with apps, performing tasks like moving a note to a specific folder or editing a photo.
AI-powered photo editing
Another exciting feature is the AI photo editing capabilities. With Apple Intelligence, users can edit photos using simple voice commands. Here’s what you can expect:
- Object removal: Easily remove unwanted objects or people from your photos using generative AI software.
- Text-based editing: Commands like “make the sky more blue” will adjust specific elements in your photos without needing to manually select and edit.
- Automated adjustments: The AI can crop, resize, rotate, and add filters to photos based on your verbal instructions.
Summarization and transcription tools
Apple Intelligence will also bring advanced summarization tools to iOS 18. These tools are designed to help users manage their digital lives more efficiently:
- Email and message summaries: Get concise summaries of lengthy emails and message threads.
- Voice recording transcriptions: Automatically transcribe voice recordings for easier reference and organization,
- Notification digests: Receive simple digests of notifications to stay on top of important updates without getting overwhelmed.
Overall
iOS 18’s Apple Intelligence is poised to transform how we interact with our devices, making them smarter and more intuitive. From a vastly improved Siri to innovative photo editing tools and advanced summarization features, Apple is setting the stage for a more connected and efficient digital experience.
By opting into the limited preview, you can be at the forefront of this technological leap, providing valuable feedback that will help shape the future of AI integration in Apple products.
(Via MacRumors)
