By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple’s latest machine learning research could make creating models for Apple Intelligence faster, by coming up with a technique to almost triple the rate of generating tokens when using Nvidia GPUs.Training models for machine learning is a processor-intensive taskOne of the problems in creating large language models (LLMs) for tools and apps that offer AI-based functionality, such as Apple Intelligence, is inefficiencies in producing the LLMs in the first place. Training models for machine learning is a resource-intensive and slow process, which is often countered by buying more hardware and taking on increased energy costs.Earlier in 2024, Apple published and open-sourced Recurrent Drafter, known as ReDrafter, a method of speculative decoding to improve performance in training. It used an RNN (Recurrent Neural Network) draft model combining beam search with dynamic tree attention for predicting and verifying draft tokens from multiple paths. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple is reportedly in talks with ByteDance and Tencent to integrate their AI models with Apple Intelligence in China, so it can expand the feature set to the lucrative market.Apple Intelligence has a long way to go before launching in ChinaApple is slowly rolling out Apple Intelligence to iPhone, iPad, and Mac, by gradually introducing it into new markets. However, to do so in China, it’s seeking assistance from other companies.Apple is said to be in discussions with Tencent and ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, about Apple Intelligence. Reuters reports on Thursday that Apple wants to use AI models from the two companies to flesh out the version of Apple Intelligence offered to users in China. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) While Apple is accusing Meta of trying to use EU laws to abuse privacy, Meta is saying Apple is worse. This is just the latest chapter in a long-running fight between the tech giants.Left: Apple CEO Tim Cook. Right: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg — images credit: Apple and MetaThe latest spat between Apple and Meta, the owner of Facebook, is… pretty much the same as every exchange before. Apple accuses Meta about its privacy record and Meta doesn’t exactly deny it, but has a good go at deflecting the attention back.This time, it’s that Apple is questioning the EU’s mandate about cooperating with rival firms, by pointing out that Meta has been really trying it on lately. Meta responds by commenting that Apple would say that, wouldn’t they? Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Wuerthele) Indonesia’s president has agreed to a $1 billion deal with Apple that if approved, will build two factories that will ultimately produce 20% of the world’s AirTag supply.iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus — still banned in IndonesiaSources familiar with the matter claim that Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto gave his approval to the deal, after apparently getting a brief over the weekend. Also according to the sources, Prabowo is seeking more investments from Apple in the future.Apple has reportedly picked the island of Batam to build the AirTag factory. It is expected to initially employ 1000 workers, and the location will provide tax and import benefits to Apple. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Chip Loder) Core Graphics provides default image filters for quick special effects. Here’s how to save image files in Preview for macOS with effects.Use Quartz image filters in macOS’s Preview app to apply special effects to images.Apple’s Core Graphics (Quartz) 2D imaging subsystem provides a high-performance, consistent API for creating, saving, and manipulating graphics. It’s also responsible for drawing most text on Apple platforms (Core Text).Text can be drawn by Quartz using subpixel precision, and anti-aliasing (smoothing) even if a particular display can’t show the text at full computed resolution. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) Apple has published a white paper that backs the European Union’s policy of interoperability between rival technology firms, but says the law is open to risky interpretation.EU asks Apple to open up iPhone to competitorsIn a similar move to its March 2024 raising of security concerns about the Digital Markets Act, Apple has published a white paper about the EU’s interoperability laws. Interoperability is the requirement that Apple share its technology with rivals, so that they can provide users with features such as recording audio through an iPhone’s microphone.It follows the EU’s publication of a document asking Apple to change its proprietary technology to be accessible by competitors. Apple’s white paper, called “It’s getting personal”, argues that “abuse of the DMA’s interoperability mandate could expose your private information.” Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) On its face, the EU DMA is meant to stop monopolies from abusing their market position, but Meta appears to be abusing this legislation in an attempt to gather unprecedented access to iPhone user data.Meta trying to use the EU DMA to gain access to iPhone user dataMeta, Facebook’s parent company, has reportedly filed 15 interoperability requests through the European Union’s Digital Market Act (DMA). These requests are meant to provide competitors access to technologies to give them an equal footing, but it seems Meta is going a step further.According to a report from Reuters, Apple has shared a statement suggesting Meta is abusing the DMA’s interoperability request system. Meta has filed more requests than any other company, seeking deep access to Apple’s proprietary systems. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Elevation Lab’s TimeCapsule is a case for AirTag that adds more battery life, extending the time between battery changes to up to ten years.ElevationLab’s TimeCapsule AirTag Battery Case – Image credit: ElevationLabApple’s AirTag is extremely useful when it comes to tracking down lost or stolen items, with many stories detailing how it’s helped reclaim personal property. However, while it’s small and handy, its battery life can be a problem.The AirTag uses a CR2032 battery, and that cell lasts for about a year before you need to change it out. While this isn’t a massive problem when using it on a keyring, it can be a struggle to regularly replace if it’s in a well-hidden and hard to access spot, such as underneath a vehicle. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Wuerthele) Apple has reportedly stopped work on a discrete iPhone hardware subscription service, but the goals of the project have been largely accomplished with the iPhone Upgrade Program.Carrying around the new iPhone 16 Pro for the past week or soRumors about an iPhone hardware subscription service solidified in 2022, after a few years of speculation. Reportedly, the prototype of the program applied a monthly charge to customers not dissimilar to App Store payments. Loans are said to be provided by Apple itself.Apple was said to be actively testing the program internally two years ago. In September of 2022, it was thought that the project would deploy to users before the end of that year. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
By news@appleinsider.com (Christine McKee) Time is running out to pick up an M4 iPad Pro with delivery by Christmas. Both 11-inch and 13-inch models are available at up to $200 off.Save on Apple’s iPad Pro before Christmas.Best Buy has the lowest price today on Apple’s M4 iPad Pro 11-inch, which is $899 for the general public and $849 for Plus members. Amazon is matching the $899 price, with delivery by Christmas to many locations. The 13-inch model, meanwhile, starts at $1,099 after a $200 discount.11-inch iPad Pro M4 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
