In addition, Apple announced Genmoji, a feature that lets users create images from anyone in their Photos library, which can then be used as stickers in messages. Another feature, Image Playground, will allow users to create images using various concepts like themes, costumes, accessories, and places. Apple Intelligence will also suggest concepts related to the conversation, all of which will take place on the device. The AI will also work across apps to pull up files, photos, or play podcasts based on previous interactions, providing a more personalized context. Updates to Siri and macOS Sequoia were also announced at WWDC 2024.
Key takeaways:
- Apple is introducing an 'Apple Intelligence' feature in iOS 18 that will allow users to create AI images of people they're messaging with, similar to an upgraded Bitmoji.
- The feature will understand who the user is chatting with and allow for the creation of personalized AI images on the fly.
- Apple also announced Genmoji, a feature that lets users create images from anyone in their Photos library, and Image Playground, a standalone app and API for developers to create images using various concepts.
- Apple Intelligence will also work across apps to provide functionality such as pulling up recent files or photos of a specific person, playing recommended podcasts, and providing personalized context to interactions.