By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple’s digital assistant Siri is poised to receive a considerable upgrade in the near future, involving an awful lot of generative AI and machine learning changes.Siri already has AI elements, but it can be betterSiri was once considered a great introduction to the iPhone and the Apple ecosystem. Over the years, the shine certainly wore off the digital assistant, with Google Assistant proving to be a highly capable rival.Since the rise of ChatGPT and other large language model (LLM) AI initiatives in recent times, there’s been an AI gold rush. With Siri seemingly staying static and being passed by by rivals, there is now an expectation for Apple to make considerable changes to its smart feature. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) With the introduction of the 13-inch iPad Air, there’s now a super-sized tablet to rival the iPad Pro. Here’s what’s different about Apple’s biggest iPads.13-inch M4 iPad Pro [left], 13-inch iPad Air [right]Apple’s first major update to its iPad lineup in over a year brought with it some big changes. For a start, the iPad Pro benefited from new displays, an updated styling, and M4 performance.Meanwhile, the iPad Air had its own incremental spec bump update, with a twist. Not only did it shift from M1 to M2, but Apple also brought out the 13-inch iPad Air alongside the existing 11-inch model. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Apple’s new Apple Pencil Pro has two new features that make it a must-have for artists — but is it enough to dethrone Wacom?Which is the better tool for creatives — an iPad with an Apple Pencil Pro or a Wacom tablet?During the May Apple Event, Apple announced its new iPad Air and iPad Pro lineup. I thought they were pretty cool, but I wasn’t immediately compelled to pick one up.And then, they introduced the Apple Pencil Pro. That attacked my resolve a bit more. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) If a questionable rumor is to be believed, the next version of the Apple Vision Pro could be out by 2026, and cost half the price of the first model.Apple Vision Pro at Apple ParkIt is widely expected that Apple is working on creating successive versions of the Apple Vision Pro, following its introduction on the market. Speculation about the next model continues, with a dodgy claim about the second-gen model.According to a post on X by @Revegnus1 on Friday, the second version of the Apple Vision Pro will be arriving in 2026. Rumor Score: 🙄 Unlikely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Marko Zivkovic) Apple later this year hopes to make real-time audio transcription and summarization available system-wide on many of its devices, as the iPhone maker looks to harness the power of AI in delivering efficiency boosts to several of its core applications, AppleInsider has learned.Voice Memo Transcription in iOS 18People familiar with the matter have told us that Apple has been working on AI-powered summarization and greatly enhanced audio transcription for several of its next-gen operating systems. The new features are expected to enable significant improvements in efficiency for users of its staple Notes, Voice Memos, and other apps.Apple is currently testing the capabilities as feature additions to several app updates scheduled to arrive with the release of iOS 18 later in 2024. They’re also expected to make their way to the corresponding apps in macOS 15 and iPadOS 18 as well. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (David Schloss) Alongside the launch of the new iPad Air and iPad Pro lineups, Apple showed off updates to Final Cut Pro for iPad and macOS — but they do not have the same feature set. Here are the key differences, and things to watch out for.Apple’s new Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 and Final Cut Pro 10.8.Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 is a major shift in the use of the iPad editing tool, while Final Cut Pro 10.8 is a modest upgrade. The result is two different tools with different tools, sharing the same name.While competitors have added many AI and workflow improvement tools, such as transcript-based editing, advanced subject tracking and masking, and more, to their desktop versions, Apple seems to focus most of its effort on the iPad version. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) On this week’s episode of the AppleInsider Podcast, you hosts discuss the “Let Loose” event where Apple revealed a new iPad lineup, the M4 processor, and new accessories.iPad Pro with M4 announced during Apple’s ‘Let Loose’ eventApple surprised us all with an M4 processor in a set of iPad Pros, but it seems people were more surprised about an ad crushing various instruments into an iPad. There are new iPad Air models, including a 13-inch option, upgraded iPad Pros, an aluminum Magic Keyboard, and Apple Pencil Pro.The tandem OLED display and optional nano texture option has seen a lot of discussion since the announcement. People are concerned about the display’s durability and feel, but hands-on experiences suggest it feels like normal glass. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen) Apple’s iPad lineup is now radically different than it was at this time in 2023. Here’s how to choose the best tablet to buy for your budget.Apple has an iPad for many different budgets.Across all of Apple’s product ranges it offers products over a very wide selection of price points. If you have a particular budget in mind, there’s an iPad to match.However, unlike its other product categories, the iPad range was stagnant in 2023. There were no updates at all that year, and the drought continued until May 2024. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) If you feel like you’re being controlled by your smartphone, don’t feel alone — smartphone addiction is a real thing. So, let’s talk about it, and how to deal with it.How to dial back your screen timeWe’ve all done it — we’ve lost entire days to the siren call of social media or mobile gaming, or even just binge-watching our favorite TV shows. While it’s not bad if it happens occasionally, there’s a good chance it probably happens more than you’d care to admit.And unfortunately, that’s pretty normal. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
By news@appleinsider.com (Bon Adamson) There are few things worse than trying to copy a string of text from a PDF, only to find that you can’t highlight any text at all. Thankfully, bypassing a locked PDF is easy enough to do on Mac.Locked PDFs don’t have to leave you manually typing a wall of text.If you’ve ever found yourself trying to highlight text in a PDF to no avail, then you have found yourself in possession of a locked PDF. A PDF can be locked for many legitimate reasons, such as copyright protection. However, sometimes you just need to copy a longer piece of text or many smaller pieces of text from a document that has no business being locked.Thankfully, the solution does not involve manually typing everything out. Even better, the solution is built straight into macOS and requires very little legwork. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
