Apple is working on generative AI, with a recent leak suggesting significant upgrades to the iOS ecosystem. The leak, reported by AppleInsider, indicates that Apple is developing an AI-powered summarization tool and enhanced audio transcription for various operating systems. These developments are expected to enhance key iOS apps like Notes and Voice Memos.
According to the report, Voice Memos is set to receive upgraded capabilities, including advanced transcription features that will replace the graphical representation of audio recordings. The transcriptions function similarly to Live VoiceMail, providing instant text versions of recorded audio content directly on the screen.
Notes, another essential iOS app, will also see significant enhancements. It will gain the ability to record audio and generate transcriptions, similar to Voice Memos. Additionally, a new summarization tool in Notes will provide basic text summaries of important points within a note.
Aside from Voice Memos and Notes, Safari and Messages are also getting their own summarization features. Safari will offer short breakdowns of web pages, while Messages will provide recaps of text conversations. These features are part of an upcoming iOS 18 release, with corresponding updates expected for macOS 15 and iPadOS 18 in 2024.
There are conflicting reports on whether these AI features will be entirely on-device or cloud-powered. While AppleInsider suggests on-device processing for user privacy, Bloomberg indicates that some features may rely on a cloud server equipped with the M2 Ultra chip for complex tasks like summarizing articles.
This move towards advanced AI capabilities could help Apple stay competitive with rivals like Samsung and Microsoft, who already offer similar AI features on their devices and software. It’s worth noting that Apple’s approach to AI integration may evolve before the official release of these updates.
