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Apple to bring long-awaited AI Mail features to Macs and iPads
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Apple Mail’s AI-enhanced features, which debuted on iPhones in iOS 18.2, will expand to Macs and iPads in upcoming software updates.

Key updates and timeline: Apple plans to release the upgraded Mail app for Mac in macOS 15.4 this April, with an iPad version also confirmed but without a specific release date.

  • The new Mail app uses artificial intelligence to automatically categorize incoming messages, sorting receipts, newsletters, and other content into dedicated folders
  • Apple previously previewed the Mac version of the updated Mail interface during an October presentation
  • The update will arrive alongside improvements to Siri that enhance personal information handling and App Intents technology

Current implementation feedback: Initial reactions to the iPhone version of the upgraded Mail app have been mixed, with varying opinions from industry experts.

  • Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman describes the iOS implementation as “terrific”
  • Some users have reported issues with message indicators, email deletion processes, and truncated email displays
  • Users will retain the ability to revert to the traditional “List View” through Mail settings if they prefer the classic interface

Additional AI features: The upcoming macOS updates will bring both new AI capabilities and some scaled-back features.

  • MacOS 15.3, expected to release within weeks, will introduce Genmoji custom emoji support
  • Apple is reducing AI-generated content in some areas, specifically removing AI summaries from news and entertainment apps
  • Lock screen summaries will become optional and will appear in italics when enabled

Looking ahead: Apple’s cautious approach to AI implementation reflects growing concerns about artificial intelligence accuracy and reliability in consumer applications.

  • The company appears to be taking a measured approach to AI integration, removing features that may be prone to errors or “hallucinations
  • The staggered rollout across platforms suggests Apple is refining the experience based on user feedback before wider deployment
Macs and iPads will finally get the Mail upgrade that iPhones have had for months

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