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iPhone Update Quietly Turns On Apple Intelligence, Angers Users
On Monday, Apple rolled out the new macOS Sequoia 15.3.1 and iOS 18.3.1 updates — and it seems the update has inadvertently turned on Apple Intelligence for a slew of users, as spotted by MacRumours and The Verge. Software developer Jeff Johnson has since compiled some user complaint reports.
I'm an Android user who tried out Apple Intelligence. Many of its features impressed me, but not enough to make the switch.
After feeling FOMO about Apple Intelligence, tech writer Shubham Agarwal tried the new AI update of iPhones and was impressed.
Apple iPhone users warned of 'dangerous' AI feature that's automatically switched on
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Did Apple Automatically Opt You Into AI With the Latest iPhone Update? Here's How to Turn It Off
Apple released security updates this week to patch a serious vulnerability -- and in the process snuck in a little Apple Intelligence surprise. On devices that support the still-beta AI technology, if you'd previously turned Apple Intelligence off,
Apple's Latest Update Might Have Opted You Back Into Apple Intelligence
Apple turns on Apple Intelligence by default with iOS 18.3 and macOS 15.3, but you can disable the feature at any time. However, some users are seeing the feature turn back on after updating to the latest updates.
PSA: Apple’s latest updates turn on Apple Intelligence even if you had switched it off
According to Johnson’s blog, he installed the macOS 15.3.1 update on a MacBook Pro with Apple Intelligence off. When the MacBook Pro restarted, Setup Assistant appeared with a screen for Apple Intelligence.
Apple software update will activate AI by default, but there is a way to turn it off
Notifications generated by AI will appear in italics to differentiate between notifications created by generative AI and those pushed by the app itself. However, the AI system wil ...
iOS 18.3 Wants To Make Your iPhone Smarter, But Does It Make It Safer?
OS 18.3 introduces default Apple Intelligence and Visual Intelligence updates, fueling convenience yet stoking privacy ...
Apple Partners With Alibaba to Bring iPhone AI Features to China
Apple will partner with Alibaba to offer AI features in China, the Chinese company's chairman said on Thursday, resolving ...
Alibaba chairman officially announces Apple partnership to bring iPhone AI to China
Apple has officially partnered with Alibaba to bring Apple Intelligence AI features to the iPhone in China. Alibaba Group ...
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Alibaba CEO confirms Apple AI partnership for China
Qwen model as its AI service provider for the Chinese market. Alibaba chairman Joseph Tsai confirmed this collaboration ...