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Νow, Apples latest big priority is a new concept сalled "Apple Intelligence." Dont call it AI; this is Apple, so it's Apple Intelligence. Its hard to explain what Apple Intelligence is because its a broad term for new features and capabilities built across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It includes a revamped Siri, new writing tools, and image creation features. However, an important disclaimer to note is that Apple Intelligence will only work on certain devices: on Mac, it requires an M1 or higher, and on the iPhone, it is currently only available on the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max in beta form. This suggests that to fully utilize Apple Intelligence, youll likely need one of the iPhone 16 models, as Apple will give the best experience to their new devices moving forward.

Based on leaks and rumors, the iPhone 16 won't have a massive physical redesign. There will be minor changes, such as new buttons, camera upgrades, and larger Pro models. But Apple needs a strong selling point for the new phones, and it seems Apple Intelligence is it. This strategy reminds me of the 2011 Siri introduction on the iPhone 4S, where Siri was exclusive to the 4S despite no clear technical reason it couldnt run on the iPhone 4.

Another rumored feature of the iPhone 16 Pro models is the "capture button," speculated to be used for Apple Intelligence. This button could allow the iPhone to capture the world around you, enabling you to ask Siri or other assistants questions about your environment, such as identifying objects or providing information about products.

Apple is also making changes to spatial video recording, possibly moving to a vertical layout for the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus to accommodate this feature. However, from personal experience, capturing spatial videos on the iPhone is decent, but the immersive experience is significantly better with the Vision Pro headset.

Speaking of Vision Pro, Vision OS 2.0 was introduced, but the $3,500 price tag remains a significant barrier. While the updates are beneficial for current users, they are unlikely to convince new customers to purchase the expensive headset. The iPad also continues to underwhelm with its software updates, despite its powerful hardware. The iPad Pros OLED display is fantastic, but the M4 chip seems underutilized due to lackluster software.

Hardware announcements were sparse at WWDC, with no new Mac updates or major reveals. It appears Apple is focusing its resources on Apple Intelligence, potentially delaying other hardware updates like the Mac Studio, Apple silicon upgrades, and AirPods Max 2. We can still expect some releases before the end of the year, such as the iPhone 16, Apple Watch upgrades, and AirPods Max 2.

So, what are your thoughts on Apple Intelligence? Do you think it's worth the hype, or is it too little too late? How do you see this affecting Apple's future? Let me know in the comments below.

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