Apple Intelligence AI rollout starts today with release of iOS 18.1

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October 28, 2024

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American Fact of the Day!

On October 28, 1886, the Statue of Liberty was officially dedicated in New York Harbor. This iconic symbol of freedom and democracy was a gift from France, and it has since welcomed millions of immigrants to the United States. Fun fact: Lady Liberty’s full name is "Liberty Enlightening the World"!

Breaking Updates

Halloween week heat across the country will shatter October records

AMonday's high temperatures are expected to reach 15 to 25 degrees above average across the Great Plains and into parts of the South and Midwest. This will mean temperature readings in the 80s and 90s for Texas and the Southwest with 60s and 70s for highs across the Upper Midwest.

Little Rock, Arkansas; Wichita, Kansas; Shreveport, Louisiana; Memphis, Tennessee; and Austin, Texas, are all metro areas that could kick off the week setting record highs.

These much above-average temperatures will shift east into the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley by Tuesday, where record highs are expected for Minneapolis, Chicago, Cleveland and St. Louis.

Apple Intelligence AI rollout starts today with release of iOS 18.1

Apple on Monday officially released its first Apple Intelligence features, via its latest software iOS 18.1 which is now available in the U.S. for download. The tech giant is rolling out the new tech in a phased approach, with a number of AI-enhanced features it has touted still not available.  

The first sampling of Apple Intelligence features now available through iOS 18.1 includes improvements to Siri which, according to Apple's announcement, has a more sophisticated look and "natural-sounding voice" and more advanced conversational skills. Other AI-powered features include new writing and summary tools, and enhanced photo-editing capabilities.

There will be a longer wait for other AI features such as Genmoji, or the ability for users to create their own emojis, ChatGPT integration on Apple devices, and more. In the meantime, users may find the new features that come with iOS 18.1 subtle.

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