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Jason Hiner/ZDNETAfter two years of silence and delays about Apple’s AI developments, the company finally shared its latest projects with the public at its annual developer conference, WWDC, in June. At its ‘Glowtime’ product launch event this week, Apple continued highlighting how Apple Intelligence will significantly upgrade the device experience — but only if you have one of the newest iPhone models.Also: Apple delivers on hardware upgrades but punts Apple Intelligence rolloutThe new experiences will require iOS 18, which will launch on September 16. If you want to experience Apple Intelligence when it’s released, consider upgrading your iPhone to one of the models listed below soon. If you don’t want to wait a week, you can also start testing some AI features through Apple’s iOS 18 developer beta. What new AI features come with iOS 18?iOS 18 probably won’t launch with Apple Intelligence, but later versions of iOS 18 should boast many new AI features, including:Improved SiriNew summarization tools for email, Keynotes, third-party apps, and moreWriting tools (including rewriting, proofreading, and summarizing text features) Apple Image PlaygroundGenmojiPriority notificationsAI-generated photo memory moviesSearch in videosAI-powered photo editingImage Wand in the Notes appIn addition to these AI features, iOS 18 will offer an improved Control Center, new privacy options such as locking or hiding apps, scheduling messages, new Messages via Satellite, the ability to tap phones together to exchange Apple Cash, and more. Which iPhone models support these new AI features?You’ll need an iPhone 15 Pro More

Jada Jones/ZDNETIt has only been a few days since Apple’s Glowtime event, and we’re already getting insight into what the tech giant has in store for the future. 9To5Mac dove into the files of the latest iOS 18 beta and found lines of code hinting at a heart-rate sensor coming to future earbuds.Also: Which Apple AirPods 4 model should you buy? Here are the key differencesA string within the software mentions how wearing both earbuds during a workout would allow users to “track and send your heart rate to Apple Health.” This feature would then be managed within the pair’s Bluetooth settings. The code doesn’t mention which devices will house the sensor. However, sources close to 9to5Mac claimed it’ll be available on AirPods Pro 3 and the “next-generation of Powerbeats Pro.”A heart-rate sensor appearing on the latter may come as a surprise, but if you think about it, it makes sense. Apple teased the Powerbeats Pro via a social media post on September 4, with MLB star Shohei Ohtani wearing the pair, suggesting that the earbuds will possess some sort of athletic functionality, such as tracking a person’s heart rate. The function won’t be forced on users, as 9To5Mac reports that people will have the option to disable it for privacy reasons.Also: How Apple just changed hearing aids forever – and the lives of those who need themIt’s important to mention that there have been several rumors over the past year or so about what kind of changes the AirPods Pro 3 will introduce. Back in October 2023, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman noted how the series is set to receive a design update and new chipset in 2025. More

If you wish to revise your Gem further, click “Gem manager” on the left-hand bar. Under “Your Gems,” click the “Edit” button for the Gem you just created. You’re taken to the Gem editing page, where you can modify the name and instructions and submit a sample request. When finished, click the “Update” button to save your Gem with the latest changes.Also: Google’s NotebookLM can discuss your notes with you now. How to access itIf you like the Gem you created, you may want to use it as a template or starting point to create another Gem. For this, return to “Gem manager.” Click the three-dot options icon and select “Make a copy.” The Gem opens in the editing window where you can rename it and revise the instructions.If you no longer want or need a Gem you created, return to Gem manager. Click the three-dot options icon and select “Delete.” Click “Delete” in response to the prompt to confirm that you want to remove it. More

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