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  • Apple Intelligence - what Macs, iPads, and iPhones are required

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    rbnetengr said:
    dk49 said:
    The fact that they only kept iPhone 15 Pro in the list indicates that there might be many core AI features exclusive to iPhone 16. It's probably the first time that a major ios feature is only available on the latest iPhone. 
    Siri was a new feature with the iPhone 4S that was not backward compatible.  It had been an app in the App Store prior to Apple acquiring the rights to it.  Then it was removed as a standalone app and only available in iOS 5 and the iPhone 4S.

    i think FaceID was also a new feature that was not backward compatible with all the iPhones using TouchID (only available on iPhone X).  And TouchID was a new feature that required the TouchID enabled Home button.

    So this isn't the first time they introduce a forward looking app that isn't supported by previous models.  And probably the only reason it will be supported by the 15Pro/Max is because they want people using it the day that the iOS 18 Public beta is released, and for a large installed base to use it on their 15Pro/Max when iOS 18 is officially released.  There won't be many iPhone 16s out in the wild to show off the new AI features.

    I was the owner of a 4S (Siri),  a 6 (it had something new and unique, like Force Touch screen) and iPhone X (FaceID), and now a 14 Pro (Dynamic Island).  With this history of buying new models for the first year release of some breakthrough features, I can say that the improvements made to the following year iPhones made my iPhones feel dated, even though I hung onto them for a long time.  My advice: wait for iPhone 17 if you really want Apple AI features.
    FaceID, touch ID were hardware driven features, not software driven features. Apple Intelligence doesn't require a new category of hardware. Sure, more powerful GPU/NPU helps but it's not that previous iPhones didn't have these or had poor GPU/NPUs.
    watto_cobra

  • Apple Intelligence - what Macs, iPads, and iPhones are required

    dk49dk49
    The fact that they only kept iPhone 15 Pro in the list indicates that there might be many core AI features exclusive to iPhone 16. It's probably the first time that a major ios feature is only available on the latest iPhone. 
    dewmewatto_cobra

  • Apple in talks to license Google Gemini AI for iPhones

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    What the hell!
    I thought Apple had developed it's own LLM which is on par with gpt 3.5. Didn't expect Apple to borrow a core technology from outside.
    9secondkox2williamlondonwatto_cobra

  • Abandoned $10 billion Apple Car project referred to as 'Titanic disaster' by employees

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    I find this low margin argument BS. Are you saying that Apple executives didn't knew about the existing low margins in the car industry when they started? Ofcourse they did. But like every category Apple enters, they must have thought of commanding a high premium based on some industry leading design, innovative features, and something not seen in the industry before. 

    Now ofcourse, Apple might have realized that what they intended build isn't quite possible with current technology. I also think that Tim cook was waiting for Vision Pro launch before calling off this project. He's going to retire soon, and he wanted one category defining product to be launched before his retirement (that was developed completely after he took over as ceo). That's why he pushed for Vision Pro aggressively inspite of internal push back from some Apple employees. Ofcourse, he couldn't do the same with Apple car because the stakes were much higher. So once the Vision Pro launch happened and it had overall positive reviews, Tim decided it was time to axe the car project.
    h2pfastasleep13485byronl

  • Apple says the iPhone 15 battery is more durable than it originally thought

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    timpetus said:
    My experience has been great so far. I've had my 15 Pro approximately 5 months now and battery health is still at 100%. I always leave the 80% charge limit turned on, since that mirrors what I do with my MBPs. Battery was manufactured 7/2023 and first use in 9/2023. Cycle count is 123, so it's not like I'm babying the phone - I use it a lot, every day!
    Did the same for my 15 Pro Max and I am quite satisfied with the battery life. 
    jas99watto_cobra