Mac Power Users

749: The Year of Apple Intelligence

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Jun 13, 2024
The hosts share exciting insights from WWDC24, highlighting Apple's leap into AI with the unveiling of macOS Sequoia. They discuss new features enhancing user experience in messaging, maps, and privacy. Apple's gaming initiatives, while ambitious, face challenges in shifting perceptions. Innovations like satellite messaging and AI-powered tools like the Journal app demonstrate Apple's commitment to usability. The episode also touches on enhancing Siri with personal data and the unique approach of combining privacy with AI advancements.
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ANECDOTE

WWDC Intro Fun

  • Craig Federighi jokes about Apple's marketing team being "high" when naming macOS versions.
  • Phil Schiller's airplane jump in the WWDC intro video references his past Wi-Fi demo jump.
INSIGHT

Universal Features

  • Apple now presumes new features will be on all platforms, except visionOS.
  • This makes discussing platform-specific updates challenging, as most features are universal.
ADVICE

Sherlocking and Feature Parity

  • Don't overuse the term "Sherlocking" when Apple adds similar features to existing apps.
  • Apple's native apps provide basic functionality, but third-party apps often offer more advanced features.
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