Tech giant Apple has announced the release of its latest iOS version, iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, introducing a brand-new set of Apple Intelligence features to enhance users’ experience.
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Notably, Apple is enabling ChatGPT access in Siri and writing tools experiences within iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, allowing users to access its expertise as well as its image and document understanding capabilities without needing to jump between applications.
Announcing this feature, Apple wrote,
“With ChatGPT integrated into Writing Tools and Siri, users can tap into ChatGPT’s expertise without having to switch between apps, helping them get things done faster and easier than ever before.”
Following the integration of ChatGPT into the latest iOS version, it will enable users the following;
- With the ChatGPT integration, Siri can suggest user access to ChatGPT for certain requests, and Siri can respond directly.
- With Compose, users can ask ChatGPT to generate content for anything they are writing about from the systemwide Writing Tools.
- Users can use ChatGPT’s image-generation capabilities to add images alongside their written content.
The ChatGPT integration is available on the latest iPhone 16 models, as well as the Pro and Pro Max versions of the iPhone 15 series. Users can choose whether to enable ChatGPT integration and are in full control of when to use it and what information is shared with ChatGPT. Apple’s latest iOS 18 update also introduces a suite of several other innovative features, which include enhanced note-taking features and visual intelligence.
The Notes app now boasts a powerful new tool called Image Wand. This feature leverages on-device generative models to transform sketches into polished images. Users can simply circle a rough sketch or even a space in their note, and an image wand will generate relevant visuals based on the surrounding text or images. Also, users can choose from various styles including Animation, Illustration, and Sketch.
iOS 18 also introduces a groundbreaking visual intelligence experience. With the new Camera Control on the iPhone 16 series, users can instantly learn about objects and places by simply pointing their camera. With Apple’s launch of the latest AI intergated iOS version, several analysts maintain an “outperform” rating for the Cupertino giant, convincing investors that these AI developments will contribute to future growth. Despite a perceived lag in the AI race compared to competitors, Apple’s commitment to integrating advanced AI features could signal a rally in stock prices.
Data suggests that Apple’s stock reached record highs, with shares peaking at 250.80. The latest selling point hit 237.49, indicating positive momentum moving into the next quarter. Investors have expressed optimism about Apple’s potential as a leading AI investment.
Apple’s CEO Tim Cook has also expressed optimism in the transformative power and promise of AI, noting that, he believes Apple has several advantages that will differentiate the company in this new era, including its unique combination of seamless hardware, software, and services integration.