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5๏ธโƒฃ Apple Intelligence features coming in 2025

Even though iOS 18.1 and iOS 18.2 added multiple Apple Intelligence features like Image Playground, Genmoji, Writing Tools, and more, there are still new โ€ŒApple Intelligenceโ€Œ capabilities that users are waiting on.

๐Ÿ”” Priority Notifications
Notification summaries are already available on devices that support โ€ŒApple Intelligenceโ€Œ, but in a future version of iOS 18, โ€ŒApple Intelligenceโ€Œ will have Priority Notifications so you can see what's important first while filtering out things that don't matter as much. When Priority Notifications launch, incoming notifications that are marked as priority will show up on the top of the notification stack.


๐Ÿ—บ New Siri Features
In the future, โ€ŒSiriโ€Œ is getting support for personal context, onscreen awareness, and deeper app integration. Personal context will allow โ€ŒSiriโ€Œ to keep track of everything on your device, like text messages, emails, files, and photos, so โ€ŒSiriโ€Œ can help you find anything you're looking for.

With onscreen awareness, โ€ŒSiriโ€Œ will know what you're looking at on your device, and will be able to complete actions. If you're viewing a photo, for example, you'll be able to ask โ€ŒSiriโ€Œ to send it to someone just by saying "Hey โ€ŒSiriโ€Œ, send this" and the person's name. โ€ŒSiriโ€Œ will understand what "this" is.

โ€ŒSiriโ€Œ is also going to be able to do a lot more in apps and between apps, which is likely going to make the biggest change in โ€ŒSiriโ€Œ's ability to get things done. You'll be able to edit a photo and send it to someone all with a single command, or move files from one app to another using โ€ŒSiriโ€Œ. The way Apple describes it, it's going to be similar to Shortcuts, but activated all via โ€ŒSiriโ€Œ with no need to set anything up.

๐Ÿ˜‰ These all sound like fairly invasive โ€ŒSiriโ€Œ features with โ€ŒSiriโ€Œ able to track everything... EVERY thing!


๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Genmoji on macOS
Genmojiโ€Œ is in the macOS Sequoia 15.3 update that Apple is beta testing and that update is expected in January 2025.


๐Ÿ–ผ Memory Movies for macOS
Macs are also missing the memory movies feature that is designed to let you create a slideshow from your photos and videos using just a text description. Right now, making a memory movie is limited to the โ€ŒiPhoneโ€Œ and โ€ŒiPadโ€Œ, but Apple does plan to add it to the Mac too.


๐ŸŒ More Languages and Additional Countries
Apple is going to add support for languages beyond English in 2025, including Chinese, English (India), English (Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Vietnamese.


๐Ÿ“ฑ 18.3 will likely see a launch in late January.

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๐ŸŽ If you accidentally forgot to buy a New Year's gift for your loved ones, Apple Intelligence will help you out

๐ŸŽฌ In yesterday's post, it was mentioned that Memory Movies feature will be coming to macOS, but a few people know that you can create movies right now on iPhones and iPads with Apple Intelligence.

๐Ÿ“บ So, the promo video shows how to prepare a gift for your loved ones โ€œin five secondsโ€ if you forgot about an important date.

Just enter a description in the Photos app, and Apple Intelligence will find the best photos and videos to create a custom memory movie, whenever you need one.


โ„น๏ธ In addition, you can send feedback about the movie to Apple, whether you're pleased or disappointed with the result. You can also โ€œteachโ€ Apple Intelligence โ€“ choose whether the slideshow looks good, and if there are problems, you can flag anything that doesn't fit. For example, wrong music, images that don't match your request, etc.

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#AppleIntelligence #ApplePromo #features
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What devices will be compatible with ๐Ÿ“ฑ 19

๐Ÿ“ฑ According to a report from French website iPhoneSoft, all iPhone models that are compatible with iOS 18 will also support iOS 19, meaning that devices all the way back to the iPhone XS/XR and second-generation iPhone SE will be able to run the next major update of iOS coming next year, BUT certain features will undoubtedly be limited to more recent models.

๐Ÿ“ฑ The report also claims the vast majority of iPad models compatible with iPadOS 18 will similarly be able to run iPadOS 19, with the exception of the seventh-generation iPad that was released in September 2019 and discontinued a year later.

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#iOS #iPadOS #rumors
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๐ŸŽ Apple is a perfectionist's paradise

๐Ÿ˜ Absolutely all corners in Apple gadgets have the same rounding.


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#humor
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๐Ÿ“ฑ for free the first weekend of 2025

๐ŸŽ Apple TV+ is ringing in the New Year by offering an all-access pass to customers all around the world.

Enjoy Apple TV+ for free the first weekend of 2025 (January 3 through January 5), Apple TV+ will be free on any device where Apple TV+ is available. All you need is an Apple ID to see what all the buzz is about.


@iPhone

#AppleTV #free
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2๏ธโƒฃ0๏ธโƒฃ2๏ธโƒฃ5๏ธโƒฃ is going to be an exciting year for Apple

๐Ÿ”œ Apple is redesigning the iPhone, jumping into new smart home tech, and preparing to launch new Apple-designed chips.

๐Ÿ“† As we reported early in the year, it is expected to get iPhone SE 4, a low-cost iPad, M4 MacBook Air models, and a new iPad Air. Then later, we'll get a new smart home device, a whole new iPhone 17 lineup, new Apple Watch models, the Mac Pro and Mac Studio and more.

๐Ÿ’ฌ What are you hoping to see Apple release this year? Are you looking forward to new โ€ŒiPhoneโ€Œ features? A more cohesive smart home strategy? What do you want to see in iOS 19 and macOS 16?

@iPhone

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๐Ÿ“ฑ iPhone 16E might be the actual name of the new iPhone SE

๐Ÿ“ฐ According to a report from India Today, a post by โ€œFixed Focus Digitalโ€ on the Chinese platform Weibo reveals that Apple might abandon its iPhone SE branding and rebrand it as โ€œiPhone 16e.โ€

๐Ÿ” Rumor has it that the smart phone is likely to be more aligned with the iPhone 16, such as in its camera and display specifications, representing a significant upgrade from its predecessors, as noted in the report. So-called the iPhone 16E and will be based on the iPhone 14 body with a single camera, USB-C charging port, Action Button and in just two colors โ€“ black and white.

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#iPhone #rumors
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๐Ÿ’ฐ Apple to pay $95 million to settle claims it used Siri to eavesdrop on customers

๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™€๏ธ Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a civil lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone and other trendy devices.

โ„น๏ธ The proposed settlement filed Tuesday in an Oakland, California, federal court would resolve a 5-year-old lawsuit revolving around allegations that Apple surreptitiously activated Siri to record conversations through iPhones and other devices equipped with the virtual assistant for more than a decade.

๐Ÿ˜ˆ The alleged recordings occurred even when people didn't seek to activate the virtual assistant with the trigger words, "Hey, Siri." Some of the recorded conversations were then shared with advertisers in an attempt to sell their products to consumers more likely to be interested in the goods and services, the lawsuit asserted.

Well, how else does it happen that magically, after your conversation with a friend about getting a new bike, pop-up ads about โ€œthe best bikes in townโ€ appear?

๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™‚๏ธ Apple denies any violation of the law and does not admit to the charges. However, to avoid additional legal fees, the company has agreed to settle the lawsuit.

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš–๏ธ The agreement to settle the Siri spying lawsuit has received preliminary court approval.

๐Ÿค‘ All current or former owners of Siri devices in the U.S. whose private messages were obtained by Apple between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024, may receive compensation.

๐Ÿ’ธ A website will be set up within 45 days to determine who is eligible. Apple is required to provide contact information for customers who purchased devices with Siri. Claims can be submitted until May 15, 2025, after which compensation will begin.

๐Ÿช™ Each participant will be able to file a claim for up to five Siri devices, receiving up to $20 for each. The payout amount will depend on the number of valid claims.

@iPhone

#AppleInc #Siri
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๐Ÿ‹โ€โ™€๏ธ Apple Fitness+ can help you stretch out after the holidays

๐ŸŽ Apple is offering all new customers 3 months of free Apple Fitness+ subscription!

The new content will be available starting Monday, January 6 on iPhone, iPad and Apple TV.


This offer is not available if you or a family member has a previous subscription.

@iPhone

#apps #free
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๐Ÿฅฝ 1st-Gen Apple Vision Pro production may have just stopped for good

๐Ÿ“ฐ Apple has likely discontinued production of its Vision Pro headset. According to MacRumors, citing sources involved in the production, the devices produced are enough to meet the current demand until 2025.

๐Ÿ”จ The main problems with the device were the high cost โ€“ $3,500 โ€“ and the number of apps available. For a year, the developers were still unable to meet user demand for unique content for the headset.

๐Ÿ“† What does the future hold for Vision Pro?
Apple is now focusing on developing a more affordable version of the headset. However, by 2026, Apple may introduce an updated Vision Pro with a new chip and design changes.

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#VisionPro
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๐Ÿ’ฐ Fiscal year 2025 first quarter results

๐Ÿ“† The first earnings call of 2025 is planned to hold on Thursday, January 30, according to Apple's Investor Relations website.

๐Ÿ’ผ Apple's new chief financial officer Kevan Parekh will provide insight into Apple's performance during the 2024 holiday quarter spanning from October to December. Apple's Q4 2024 earnings call was the last for former Apple CFO Luca Maestri, who has now transitioned to a new role as vice president of corporate services.

๐Ÿ’ต Apple in Q1 2024 posted revenue of $119.6 billion and net quarterly profit of $33.9 billion. Apple said last quarter that revenue is expected to grow low to mid single digits year-over-year.

๐Ÿ‘‚Here you can listen to the conference call live at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time on January 30, just after the company's Q1 2025 earnings release.

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#finance #AppleInc
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๐Ÿ“ฒ Don't panic โ€“ prototypes of Majin Bu's iPhone 17 have been revealed

๐Ÿ’ฌ The insider shared on ๐• fresh renders of the alleged design of the iPhone 17 Pro. According to him, the presented images are based on the current prototypes of the device.

๐Ÿ“ธ The camera layout will remain the same, only the flash and Lidar sensor will be moved.

Perhaps this will be the biggest change in the design of the iPhone in the last few years.

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#iPhone #rumors
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๐Ÿ”” An update to Apple Intelligence is expected "in the coming weeks"

It will fix issues with inaccurate news headline summaries.

โ„น๏ธ Previously, there have been several reported cases of news headlines being misinterpreted due to Apple Intelligence's โ€œNotification Summaryโ€ feature on the lock screen. In some cases, the essence of the news was so distorted that BBC reporters were unhappy about it and demanded that Apple fix the feature.

๐Ÿ“ฐ Apple has already issued a statement saying:
Apple Intelligence features are in beta and we are continuously making improvements with the help of user feedback. A software update in the coming weeks will further clarify when the text being displayed is summarization provided by Apple Intelligence. We encourage users to report a concern if they view an unexpected notification summary.


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#AppleIntelligence #bugs
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๐Ÿ’ฐ Appleโ€™s $1 billion offer not enough to lift Indonesiaโ€™s ban

Ban iPhone 16 in Indonesia persists, even after Apple's $1 billion investment offer and factory construction.

๐Ÿ“ฐ According to Reuters, Indonesian Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita met with Apple's Vice President of Global Government Affairs Nick Ammann on January 7 to discuss Apple's investment proposal.

๐Ÿญ It is known that the planned factory in Indonesia will be designed for the assembly of AirTag and will begin operations next year. When discussing Apple's $1 billion investment in the local industry, Indonesia's industry minister couldn't get enough:

There is no basis for the ministry to issue a local content certification as a way for Apple to have the permission to sell iPhone 16 because (the facility) has no direct relations. The ministry would only count phone components.

โ€“ he said.

๐Ÿ“ฑ Thus, Apple will not be allowed to sell the iPhone 16 (and newer models, apparently, too) in Indonesia until it realizes local production of iPhone components, as well as secures an industry investment of at least $115 million/year. These are the requirements of the local regulator, which Apple has been trying to fight since the end of 2024.

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#AppleInc #finance #iPhone
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๐Ÿ‘‚ Apple has never eavesdropped on its users or โ€œsoldโ€ them out

Apple has issued a statement saying it is protecting Siri user data.

๐Ÿ›ก Against the backdrop of Apple's concluded legal battle over the โ€œSiri wiretappingโ€ case, which began back in 2019 and ended in December last year with a settlement with compensation with no expression of grievance from the victims, the company has issued a statement. The statement, published on Apple's website, details exactly how Siri protects user data.

๐Ÿ”’ It says that โ€œprivacy is a foundational part of the design process, driven by principles that include data minimization, on-device intelligence, transparency and control, and strong security protections that work together to provide users with incredible experiences and peace of mind.โ€

๐Ÿ—บ The company also noted that this applies to all products and services, including Siri, which was designed to protect user privacy and is the most private digital assistant.

Apple has never used Siri data to build marketing profiles, never made it available for advertising, and never sold it to anyone for any purpose. We are constantly developing technologies to make Siri even more private, and will continue to do so.


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#AppleInc #Siri #privacy
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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ A new Apple Store will open in China next Saturday

๐Ÿ“† Apple has announced the opening of a new Chinese Apple ๅˆ่‚ฅไธ‡่ฑกๅŸŽ (Apple Hefei) retail store, which will open its doors to customers on January 18 at 10am local time.

๐Ÿ“ Ground Floor, Hefei Vientiane City Shopping Center, No. 111 Qianshan Street, Shushan District, Hefei City.

๐Ÿ’ป The new wallpaper to celebrate the opening of Apple's next retail store can be downloaded at the link.

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๐Ÿ” Traces of unknown 'Apple Invites' app found

๐Ÿ“ฐ 9to5Mac reports that traces of an unknown โ€œApple Invitesโ€ app have been found in the code of iOS 18.3 beta 2, which is designed to help organize meetings and personal events and also has iCloud integration

๐Ÿค Inside this app, there's a GroupKit element that's been in the system since iOS 18.0 and hasn't been used anywhere before โ€“ it's designed to manage databases of groups of people, contacts and their data.

๐Ÿ“† Similar functionality already exists in Calendar app, but a new standalone app could have more advanced and convenient functionality, as happened with the Passwords app.

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#iOS #apps
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๐Ÿ˜ค Mark Zuckerberg criticized Apple for its lack of innovation and strict third-party developer rules

They havenโ€™t invented anything great in a while. Itโ€™s like Steve Jobs invented the iPhone, and now theyโ€™re just kind of sitting on it 20 years later,

โ€“ said the founder, chairman and CEO of Meta.

๐Ÿ“บ In a nearly three-hour-long episode of the Joe Rogan Podcast on Friday that covered a wide range of topics, Zuckerberg also praised Apple, saying, โ€œThe iPhone is probably one of the most important inventions of all time.โ€

๐Ÿ“‰ But he noted Appleโ€™s decline in iPhone sales as people wait to upgrade their phones. (After a recent slump, iPhone sales jumped 6% year over year in its fiscal fourth quarter.)

๐Ÿ˜ซ In an effort to offset the companyโ€™s lack of product innovation, he said that Apple is โ€œsqueezing peopleโ€ for money and pointed to the 30% commission Apple charges on app developers using its payment systems. Additionally, Zuckerberg claimed the company makes it difficult for third-party plug-ins to have success on iPhone devices:

They build stuff like Airpods which are cool, but theyโ€™ve thoroughly hamstrung the ability for anyone else to build something that can connect to the iPhone in the same way,

โ€“ he said.

๐Ÿ˜ Zuckerberg recalled frustrations surrounding his desire to have the Ray-Ban Meta Advanced Smart Glasses easily connect to the iPhone. He went on to say that Apple allows its products to connect seamlessly to any Apple device, while leaving competitors in the dark about its connection protocol.

I mean the good news about the tech industry is itโ€™s like itโ€™s just super dynamic and things are constantly getting invented. I think companies, if you just donโ€™t do a good job for like 10 years, eventually youโ€™re just going to get beat by someone.

โ€“ Zuckerberg said.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Do you agree with Mark or not?

@iPhone

#AppleInc #criticism
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