- Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Apple is reportedly putting OLED-based screens into all of its iPhones in the iPhone 16 lineup. The company is no longer using displays from Japanese suppliers and ramping up the use of OLEDs from China and South Korea. OLED displays were previously only available in the premium Pro and Pro Max models. The new phones, expected to be announced on September 9, will also feature the introduction of new Apple Intelligence AI features.
- Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Apple will unveil the iPhone 16 lineup on September 9 at the Steve Jobs Theater. Notable design updates include larger screens on Pro models, a new dedicated button for photography, and the broader inclusion of the Action Button. Other devices rumored to be unveiled at the event include the Apple Watch Series 10 and possibly two versions of new AirPods, alongside new AI features dubbed Apple Intelligence. iOS 18 and other operating system updates are expected to go live following the event.
- Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Apple announced AI features and major updates across its operating systems at its Worldwide Developers Conference keynote. Apple's AI system, Apple Intelligence, will put powerful generative models at the core of the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It will enable new capabilities across Apple's native apps, such as the ability to generate images or summarize text. Apple Intelligence will be available for free on the iPhone 15 Pro and on iPads and Macs with an M1 or later chip. Other announcements at the event include more customization in iOS 18, RCS support for the iPhone, a Passwords app to keep track of logins, and a Calculator app for iPadOS 18.
- Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Apple has announced its latest iPhone 16 series, which features key design updates and technological improvements. The new Camera Control button offers instant camera access and advanced functionality. The Action button has replaced the older Mute/Ring switch. The devices have improved battery life and the Pro and Pro Max versions get larger screens with thinner borders and a significant camera upgrade. Apple Intelligence and the A18 chip are central improvements, enhancing user experiences.
- Thursday, March 21, 2024
The iPhone 15 lineup brought significant upgrades, with the Pro model featuring a titanium body and a customizable Action Button, while the standard version included features like Dynamic Island. Expectations are high for the iPhone 16, rumored to have larger screen sizes and potential AI enhancements. The release is anticipated for September, with prices likely to remain similar to the iPhone 15's.
- Thursday, August 1, 2024
The iPhone 16 is rumored to feature a redesigned camera bump with vertically aligned lenses that facilitate spatial video recording. Dummy unit displays reveal a slimmer design, corroborating past reports. New color options for the iPhone 16 lineup include Blue, Pink, White, Black, and Green. Expected features include the A18 chip, 8GB of RAM, and new buttons. An announcement is planned for September.
- Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Apple's revealed Apple Intelligence (personal AI) and Siri got a significant AI upgrade at WWDC. The company is integrating OpenAI's ChatGPT for improved understanding and query handling. iOS 18 introduces enhanced customization options for the Control Center and homescreen, while macOS 15 allows users to mirror their iPhone on their Mac. watchOS 11 will automatically surface relevant widgets based on user needs. visionOS 2 brings spatial photos and ultrawide Mac display support to the Vision Pro headset.
- Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Google is reportedly planning to use the same Samsung OLED display in the Pixel 9 series as Apple will use in the iPhone 16 Pro. It will be utilizing an updated M14 OLED panel from Samsung in the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold. The Pixel 9 series is set to launch on August 13, well ahead of the company's usual schedule and ahead of the launch of the new iPhones expected in September.
- Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Apple has unveiled its "Apple Intelligence" AI suite, which has features like a conversational Siri, AI-generated "Genmoji," and GPT-4o integration for complex requests. The capabilities will be exclusive to newer iPhones, iPads, and Macs. They will roll out in English with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia this fall. Apple has emphasized privacy with on-device processing and "Private Cloud Compute" for off-device tasks and allowed independent privacy verification.
- Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Apple's upcoming AI features in iOS 18 are rumored to focus on privacy, with the initial set of enhancements functioning entirely on-device without the need for an internet connection or cloud-based processing, thanks to the company's in-house large language model known internally as "Ajax."
- Friday, September 20, 2024
Apple has released public betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 that feature new Apple Intelligence tools like text rewriting and photo cleanup. Only the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, and M1 iPads and Macs support these AI features. Final versions are expected in October.
- Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Foxconn is reportedly assembling Apple AI servers that contain the M2 Ultra. It is planning to assemble AI servers powered by the M4 chip in late 2025. While Apple is prioritizing on-device processing for many of its upcoming AI tools, some operations will inevitably have to occur in the cloud. The company is expected to announce on-device AI features at WWDC in June. 2025's iPhone 17 models will apparently be more focused AI devices.
- Monday, April 29, 2024
Apple is currently exploring partnerships with various AI providers, including OpenAI and Google, to integrate generative AI technologies into the upcoming iOS 18.
- Tuesday, June 11, 2024
At WWDC 2024, Apple introduced “Apple Intelligence,” integrating AI across devices with on-device processing for privacy. iOS 18 brings new customization and Photos app updates, macOS Sequoia offers iPhone control from a Mac, and iPadOS 18 adds a calculator and handwriting tools. Siri now supports ChatGPT for voice and text interactions.
- Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Apple introduced "Apple Intelligence" at WWDC 2024. Apple Intelligence is an AI system integrated into iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia that features advanced generative models for various everyday tasks like text refinement, notification summarization, and image creation. Emphasizing responsible AI development and user privacy, this system combines on-device and cloud capabilities to enhance user experiences across Apple products.
- Monday, June 10, 2024
Apple is set to introduce its AI initiatives under the brand name "Apple Intelligence" in iOS 18 and other operating systems, focusing on daily life enhancements rather than creative tasks. Features will include AI-generated notification summaries, rich auto-replies in Messages and Mail, intelligent email categorization, an emoji creator, AI-powered photo editing, and transcriptions in Voice Memos.
- Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Apple unveiled the A18 and A18 Pro chips at its “Glowtime” event, promising significant CPU and GPU improvements over the A16 Bionic. The A18 Pro boasts enhanced memory bandwidth and upgraded image-processing capabilities. Both chips support advanced AI features, with the A18 Pro notably improving on-device model performance and thermal design for better gaming experiences.
- Tuesday, September 24, 2024
The upcoming iPhone SE 4 is set to launch next spring, marking the first update in three years with a significant redesign. This model will adopt a more modern look akin to the iPhone 14, featuring a 6.1” OLED display, flat edges, and Face ID. New additions may include the customizable Action Button and a transition to USB-C, complying with EU regulations. Enhanced performance is anticipated, with rumors suggesting an A18 chip and Apple Intelligence features.
- Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Apple is planning to enhance its AI offerings at WWDC 2024, potentially introducing an AI App Store where consumers can access AI apps from various vendors.
- Friday, May 3, 2024
Apple CEO Tim Cook is anticipated to tease new AI features during the "Let Loose" event next week, with further details expected at the WWDC in June. The new iPad Pro models may receive the M4 chip, hinting at potential advanced AI capabilities in Apple's upcoming products.
- Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Apple is expected to debut "Apple Intelligence" at its Worldwide Developers Conference, focusing on valuable and reliable AI features, with potential improvements to Siri and on-device functionalities like offline transcriptions. The company is aiming for smooth, seamless AI implementations, possibly avoiding reliance on LLMs due to hallucination issues and potential backlash.
- Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Apple's newly released developer betas for iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1 contain the company's first set of AI features, including a Siri with an updated design and ability to maintain context across multiple requests, new Mail features like smart replay and email summaries, and natural language search in Photos. The features will likely not be rolled out to general users until well into 2025. They will only work on the iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max or on iPads and Macs with Apple Silicon chips. Beta testers will need to join a waitlist for access to the features.
- Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Apple is reportedly planning an 'iPhone 17 Slim' model to replace the Plus model in its lineup. The Slim model will have around a 6.6-inch display, a slimmer design, an A18 or A19 chip, 8GB of RAM, a 24-megapixel front camera, and a 48-megapixel telephoto camera. It is expected to have an aluminum chassis and some other external design changes. Apple will likely announce the iPhone 17 lineup in September 2025.
- Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Apple's iOS 18.1 will introduce key AI features, including an enhanced Siri, generative AI tools in Photos, and ChatGPT integration. iOS 18.2 will expand these features with localized support in various English-speaking countries and add Image Playground and Genmoji. Future updates, such as iOS 18.4, will further enhance Siri's personalization and introduce new language support.
- Monday, July 8, 2024
Apple's iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to feature a tetraprism lens with 5x zoom, addressing the disparity in telephoto capabilities seen with the iPhone 15 Pro models. Reliable sources indicate that this design change, which leverages Largan, Apple's largest lens supplier, will bring uniformity across the Pro models. The rumors suggest these enhancements, offering a more powerful camera system without compromising aesthetics, will be possible due to the slightly larger size of the upcoming Pro models.
- Monday, April 29, 2024
Apple has renewed discussions with OpenAI to use its generative AI technology to power new features coming to the iPhone later this year. The companies were discussing a deal earlier this year, but work between the two parties has been minimal since then. Apple is still in discussions with Google about licensing the Gemini chatbot. It is unclear which provider Apple plans to eventually use.
- Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Apple introduced Apple Intelligence at WWDC 2024, focusing on integrating AI features into existing apps like Mail, Messages, and Siri. The platform uses large language models for tasks such as text summarization and image generation, aiming for a seamless user experience. A beta version will roll out in the U.S. this October, with broader international support planned for 2025.
- Monday, July 8, 2024
Apple is focusing on extending device longevity and using AI and software innovations like Apple Intelligence to drive customer upgrades and new revenue streams amidst slower hardware innovation. This strategy aims to shift the company's growth focus from hardware sales alone to more sustainable software-driven services (which also have the benefit of being subscription-based).
- Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Several outlets have published alleged CAD-based renderings of the iPhone 16 in the past few weeks. According to the leaks, the camera island on the new phone may get a pill-shaped makeover. The only visible change on the iPhone 16 Pro is an extra button on the right edge beneath the power button. It won't be a physical button and may act as a camera shutter button. It may also be customizable.
- Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Apple is nearing an agreement with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT technology into the iPhone, potentially featuring it in the upcoming iOS 18 as part of its AI enhancements.