Apple has just completed the acquisition of startup DarwinAI. This is considered a preparation step for the launch of iPhone integrated with generative AI.
Theo Bloomberg, Apple has further increased its AI prowess with the completion of its acquisition of DarwinAI. The source also said that all startup employees have joined Apple’s AI department, including AI researcher from the University of Waterloo (Canada) and co-founder of DarwinAI, Alexander Wong.
Apple has further increased its AI power with the completion of the DarwinAI deal. Photo: MacRumors
DarwinAI is an AI startup founded in 2017, developing AI technology for visual inspection of components during printed circuit board manufacturing.
With the acquisition of DarwinAI, Apple will almost certainly integrate AI features on upcoming devices.
The deal also helps Apple have more human resources to develop new features on iOS 18. Also according to Bloomberg, iOS 18 will integrate a number of generative AI features. It is expected that this will be one of the largest iOS updates that Apple has ever released.
Previously, in early January 2024, a record by investment bank Morgan Stanley, Apple’s Edge AI becomes a reality in 2024, it is likely that artificial intelligence (AI) will be integrated into the next generation. iPhone 16.
Edge AI refers to edge artificial intelligence algorithms, meaning tasks are processed locally on the hardware device without requiring any connection, using data generated from the device and provided Real-time detailed information.
Apple is expected to focus on two virtual assistant products Siri 2.0 running large language models and iPhone 16 equipped with generative AI.
According to analysts, AI can also be integrated into many Apple applications, such as creating automatic playlists in Apple Music, writing reports or creating presentations in Pages and Keynote, in addition to Siri and Keynote. messaging application.
The iPhone 16 series is expected to launch next September. Notably, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max versions have strong camera upgrades, support for Wi-Fi 7 and 5G Advance connectivity, and a cooling system with graphene material.
The iPhone 16 series will likely be supported by artificial intelligence, allowing users to interact with chatbots or create photos with text right on the phone.
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