The Vergecast Apple Intelligence, iPhones, and the rest of WWDC 2024
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Jun 11, 2024 The hosts dive into Apple's latest innovations unveiled at WWDC 2024. They discuss exciting AI upgrades for Siri and customizable options in iOS 18. The introduction of game mode for iPhones sparks a lively debate on performance. Mixed feelings arise over the new iPad features and Apple's take on cloud computing vs. local processing. They also explore unique advancements in watchOS and the implications of AI on photography, wrapping up with a spirited lightning round of their favorite features!
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Apple Intelligence Strategy
- Apple's new AI strategy, Apple Intelligence, emphasizes on-device processing and privacy.
- It integrates with ChatGPT for tasks requiring more processing, but this integration feels like an afterthought.
Apple's AI Abstraction
- Apple wants to abstract away the AI's complexity from users, prioritizing a seamless experience.
- They highlight ChatGPT use due to its potential for errors, distancing themselves from its flaws.
Image Playground Quality
- Image Playground, Apple's on-device image generation tool, produces low-quality images.
- Alex Cranz compares the image quality to that of spammy mobile game ads, highlighting their poor aesthetics.