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Google’s AI may soon text and make phone calls for you
Gemini's expanded functionality: Google's AI assistant, Gemini Live, is set to receive a significant update that will allow it to make calls and send messages from locked Android phones, further solidifying its position as the replacement for Google Assistant. Android Authority discovered unreleased code indicating that Gemini will soon be able to perform these actions without requiring users to unlock their devices. This feature is currently exclusive to Google Assistant, but its extension to Gemini suggests a continued shift towards making Gemini the primary AI assistant on Android devices. Users will have the option to enable or disable this functionality...
read Oct 20, 2024Apple internally believes it is 2 years behind competitors in AI development
Apple's AI development lags behind competitors: According to recent reports, Apple employees internally believe the company is approximately two years behind industry leaders in artificial intelligence development, despite recent efforts to catch up. Mark Gurman's Power On newsletter reveals insights into Apple's AI strategy and internal assessments of their position in the field. Apple unveiled its Apple Intelligence feature set at WWDC24 in June, marking the company's entry into the current AI trend. Features included AI notification summaries, intelligent breakthrough for important notifications, an enhanced Siri with personal context, Image Playground, and Genmoji. Collaborative approach to AI development: Apple's strategy...
read Oct 19, 2024WhatsApp’s AI may soon start to remember your preferences
Meta AI's Personalization Upgrade: WhatsApp's AI chatbot is set to receive a significant enhancement with the introduction of a new Memory feature, allowing for more tailored and relevant user interactions. The upcoming Memory feature will enable Meta AI to remember and utilize information shared by users during conversations, such as food preferences, birthdays, and personal interests. This development aims to provide more personalized and contextually appropriate responses in future interactions. Feature Details and User Control: The Memory feature is designed to balance personalization with user privacy and control. A new Memory section will be added to the Meta AI contact...
read Oct 18, 2024The latest updates rumored to be coming to Claude and ChatGPT
Anticipated AI chatbot upgrades: Major updates are rumored to be on the horizon for leading AI chatbots ChatGPT and Claude, with potential improvements to their underlying models and new features that could significantly enhance their capabilities. Both OpenAI (creator of ChatGPT) and Anthropic (creator of Claude) have hinted at fall upgrades, though specific release dates remain unconfirmed. The focus of these updates is expected to be on the core AI models that power the intelligence behind these platforms, comparable to upgrading an operating system. Potential ChatGPT enhancements: OpenAI is rumored to be working on the next iteration of its GPT...
read Oct 17, 2024Pixel 8 series may soon get exclusive Pixel 9 app
Pixel Studio expansion on the horizon: Google appears to be preparing to extend its Pixel Studio app, currently exclusive to the Pixel 9 series, to older Pixel models, particularly the Pixel 8 lineup. The Pixel Studio app, which leverages on-device AI and Google's Imagen 3 AI model, allows users to generate images from text prompts. Evidence suggests that the app may soon be available on the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel 8a devices. Technical clues pointing to broader availability: Recent developments in app distribution channels and software updates hint at Google's intentions to expand Pixel Studio's reach. A...
read Oct 17, 2024Google’s Gemini AI to receive major image generation upgrade
Google Gemini's image generation set for a major upgrade: Google is working on improving its Gemini AI's image generation capabilities, addressing a key limitation in the current system. Gemini's image generation, powered by Imagen 3, currently only produces square images with a 1:1 aspect ratio. Users have expressed frustration with the lack of flexibility in image dimensions, as cropping is the only available option to alter image sizes. Upcoming feature revealed in beta code: Android Authority has uncovered evidence of new image resizing options in a recent Google app beta. Code from the 15.41.34.29.arm64 beta version of the Google app...
read Oct 16, 2024YouTube Music may add long-awaited playlist feature
YouTube Music's potential feature upgrade: YouTube Music, a popular music streaming service owned by Google, may soon introduce the ability for users to upload custom playlist thumbnails, a feature long available on competing platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. A Reddit user recently shared a screen recording demonstrating the ability to upload custom playlist thumbnails using YouTube Music's web client. The new feature appears to be accessible through a pencil icon button, allowing users to select images from their local storage to personalize playlist covers. Users can also replace or remove previously uploaded custom thumbnails using the same functionality. Current...
read Oct 15, 2024Tesla’s Optimus robots allegedly operated by humans, reports say
Tesla's Optimus Robots: Autonomous Walking, Human-Assisted Interactions: Recent reports have revealed that Tesla's Optimus robot prototypes, showcased at the "We, Robot" event, relied on human teleoperators for many of their demonstrated capabilities, while utilizing artificial intelligence for walking. Walking autonomously, but with limitations: The Optimus robots demonstrated the ability to walk without external control, using artificial intelligence. Bloomberg reported that the robots "were able to walk without external control using artificial intelligence," citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter. Social media footage showed lines of Optimus robots slowly walking into the party venue without apparent assistance. However, the robots only...
read Oct 14, 2024YouTube Music to let users create customized playlist thumbnails?
YouTube Music explores custom playlist thumbnails: YouTube Music is testing a feature that would allow users to upload their own custom images for playlist thumbnails, potentially enhancing personalization options for the music streaming platform. A user recently spotted a new pencil icon in the bottom-right corner of playlist artwork on the music.youtube.com website, indicating the possibility of custom image uploads. The feature appears to offer options to "Choose from library" and "Remove custom image," allowing users to select and crop images from their personal computers. Upon selection, the playlist page updates quickly, with the background also refreshing to reflect the...
read Oct 9, 2024Google Photos may soon flag AI-generated images
AI-generated image detection coming to Google Photos: Google Photos is preparing to implement a feature that will help users identify AI-generated images by displaying IPTC metadata, potentially changing how users interact with and understand digital imagery. The upcoming feature, discovered through an APK teardown of Google Photos version 7.3, is not yet live but is expected to roll out in the near future. This development comes as a response to the rapid proliferation of AI-generated images and the growing need for transparency in digital media. Key metadata elements: The new feature will likely showcase specific IPTC (International Press Telecommunications Council)...
read Oct 9, 2024Gemini will let users make precise edits to generated images
Google Gemini's AI Image Generator Upgrade: Google is enhancing Gemini's AI image generation capabilities in the latest Android beta, introducing new features that allow users to make precise edits to generated images. The upgrade was first reported by Android Authority in the Android beta version 15.40.31.29. The new feature enables users to make small tweaks to images generated by Gemini, such as changing specific elements of the image. In a demonstration, a user was able to generate an image of a dog wearing a hat and sunglasses, then successfully request to change the hat to a birthday hat. Competitive landscape:...
read Oct 8, 2024Google may release a feature to let you fine-tune AI-generated images
Gemini's image editing evolution: Google is enhancing its AI chatbot Gemini with a new feature that allows for more precise editing of generated images, marking a significant advancement in AI image manipulation capabilities. The new feature, discovered through an APK teardown of the Google beta app for Android (v15.40.31.29 beta), enables users to select specific areas of an AI-generated image for targeted editing. This functionality addresses a limitation in the current version of Gemini, where users can only refine images through text prompts without the ability to focus on particular sections. How the new feature works: The precise editing tool...
read Oct 7, 2024Android’s Gemini AI might soon be just a tap away
Google's AI ambitions expanding to Android lock screens: Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 reveals a hidden feature suggesting Google may introduce a dedicated AI button on the lock screen, potentially linked to its Gemini assistant. The experimental button appears as a pill-shaped icon with a sparkle design, positioned below the fingerprint reader on the lock screen. Currently non-functional, the button's purpose remains unclear, though its sparkle icon is commonly associated with generative AI features and matches Gemini's iconography. This development aligns with Google's aggressive push into generative AI, driven by concerns about maintaining its search dominance amidst the AI boom....
read Oct 7, 2024Google may release new AI feature to prevent phone theft
New Android security features to combat phone theft: Google is reportedly rolling out advanced AI-powered security measures for Android devices in the United States, aimed at protecting users from phone snatchers and thieves. Key features and functionality: Theft Detection Lock: This feature uses machine learning to identify potential phone-snatching incidents, automatically locking the device if it detects someone grabbing the phone and running away on foot, by bike, or by car. Offline Device Lock: Designed to counter thieves who attempt to keep stolen phones disconnected from the internet, this feature automatically locks the screen after an extended period offline. Remote...
read Oct 3, 2024Google reportedly developing advanced AI model that mimics human reasoning
Google's AI Advancement: Developing a 'Thinking' Model: Google is reportedly working on an advanced AI model that mimics human reasoning abilities, potentially in response to OpenAI's recent developments in chain-of-thought prompting technology. Key developments: Google is developing AI that more closely resembles human reasoning capabilities, likely for its Gemini platform. This development follows OpenAI's introduction of o1-preview and o1-mini models for ChatGPT, which "spend more time thinking before they respond." The new AI models are designed to excel at solving multi-step problems in fields such as math and coding. Technical insights: The technology is based on chain-of-thought prompting, allowing the...
read Oct 3, 2024Apple Intelligence coming to iPhone SE 4 in early 2025
Apple's budget-friendly AI push: Apple is set to revamp its iPhone SE lineup with a new model expected to launch in early 2025, bringing advanced features and AI capabilities to its more affordable smartphone offering. • The fourth-generation iPhone SE will likely adopt a design similar to the iPhone 14, moving away from the current model's dated appearance. • This redesign includes the removal of the home button in favor of an edge-to-edge display with swipe-up functionality, mirroring the interface of higher-end iPhones. • Face ID is expected to replace Touch ID as the primary biometric authentication method. • The...
read Oct 1, 2024Here’s when all of Apple’s new AI features are coming
Apple's AI push with iOS 18.1: Apple is set to launch its initial foray into AI features, collectively known as Apple Intelligence, with the release of iOS 18.1 expected in mid-October 2024. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that the official release of iOS 18.1 is anticipated around mid-October, bringing the first wave of Apple Intelligence features to compatible iPhones. The public beta of iOS 18.1 is already available, allowing users to test some of the new AI-powered capabilities. Staggered release for key features: Several highly anticipated Apple Intelligence features will not be included in the initial iOS 18.1 release, instead arriving...
read Sep 30, 2024Apple is no longer considering an investment into OpenAI
Apple withdraws from OpenAI investment talks: Apple has decided not to participate in a funding round for OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, despite previous discussions about a potential investment. The funding round for OpenAI is expected to raise approximately $6.5 billion and is set to close this week. Apple's reasons for exiting the negotiations remain unclear, leaving room for speculation about the company's AI strategy. The decision comes just a month after reports suggested Apple was considering an investment in OpenAI as part of a fundraising effort that could value the AI company at over $100 billion. Competitive landscape in...
read Sep 30, 2024Samsung’s Galaxy AI may become paid service after 2025
Samsung's AI strategy evolves: Samsung has hinted that certain Galaxy AI features may require payment after 2025, indicating a shift in the company's approach to artificial intelligence services on its devices. A footnote in recent press releases for new Samsung devices, including the Galaxy S24 FE, Galaxy Tab S10 Plus, and Galaxy S10 Ultra, states: "Fees may apply to certain AI features at the end of 2025." This disclaimer is consistent with information provided alongside the Galaxy S24 series launch earlier this year, suggesting Samsung's plans to monetize AI features have remained unchanged. The company has not yet specified which...
read Sep 30, 2024All the latest rumored AI features of iPhone 16
Apple unveils 'Apple Intelligence' with iPhone 16: Apple's latest AI-powered system, Apple Intelligence, is set to debut with the iPhone 16, promising a range of advanced features to enhance user experience across Apple devices. Key features of Apple Intelligence: The new AI system introduces several innovative tools and improvements to existing applications, aiming to streamline tasks and boost productivity for Apple users. Writing Tools offer AI-powered proofreading, summarizing, and tone adjustment capabilities, allowing users to refine their text across various styles. Siri receives a significant upgrade with context-aware conversations, featuring a new animation and improved request comprehension. The Photos app...
read Sep 30, 2024Apple to launch AI-powered HomePod with robotic arm in 2025
Apple's Smart Home Evolution: Apple is set to expand its smart home product lineup with two new HomePod models featuring displays, running on a new homeOS platform and incorporating Apple Intelligence. The lower-end model, codenamed J490, is expected to launch as early as next year, featuring a squarish display, A18 chip, and FaceTime camera. A higher-end version, codenamed J595, will include a robotic arm and a larger display, with an estimated price exceeding $1000. Both devices will support Apple Intelligence, the company's AI technology, marking its introduction to the home environment. homeOS: A New Platform for Smart Home Devices: Apple...
read Sep 29, 2024Apple’s next VR headset to be designed with AI at its core
Apple's next-gen spatial computing device: Vision Pro 2, reportedly slated for release by the end of 2025, is set to incorporate an M5 chip and be designed with artificial intelligence capabilities as a core focus. The next iteration of Apple's spatial computing headset is expected to build upon the foundation laid by the original Vision Pro, which was released earlier in 2024. This development aligns with Apple's long-term strategy for AR and VR technologies, positioning the company to advance its spatial computing platform while working towards broader market adoption. Key improvements and strategic focus: The Vision Pro 2 is rumored...
read Sep 29, 2024What mysterious AI gadget is Jony Ive Really building?
Pioneering AI hardware: A secretive collaboration unfolds: Jony Ive's design studio LoveFrom and OpenAI founder Sam Altman are joining forces to develop a groundbreaking AI-powered consumer device, aiming to redefine human-computer interaction. The project's primary objective is to create a mass-market product that leverages AI technologies like ChatGPT and Dall-E while minimizing social disruption compared to smartphones. Details about the device remain scarce, with key questions surrounding its form factor, potential display, and whether it will be a single unit or a system of interconnected components. The initiative focuses on developing interactions that are less dependent on screens, potentially exploring...
read Sep 29, 2024ChatGPT Plus cost may surge 2X by 2029, experts predict
ChatGPT Plus price hike on the horizon: OpenAI's popular AI chatbot service, ChatGPT Plus, is expected to see significant price increases over the next five years, potentially more than doubling its current cost. The current monthly subscription fee for ChatGPT Plus is $20. According to internal OpenAI documents cited by The New York Times, the first price increase of $2 per month is anticipated before the end of 2024. By 2029, the monthly cost could reach $44, representing a substantial 120% increase from the current price point. Financial pressures driving the decision: The projected price hikes are largely attributed to...
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