In other tech news, Apple is preparing to release several new products and updates. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is expected later this year with internal upgrades, and iOS 18.4 will be released in April, featuring Apple News+ Food. Additionally, Apple is working on a foldable iPhone with no visible display crease, expected in 2026, and plans to launch AirTag 2 and AirPods Pro 3 around May or June 2025. A small change in iOS 18.4 will also enhance CarPlay by adding a third row of icons for vehicles with larger displays.
Key takeaways:
- Meta plans to release a standalone AI app to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, and Microsoft's Copilot by the second quarter of 2025.
- Meta's AI product is already integrated into Facebook and Instagram, but the standalone app will allow for deeper interaction with its AI assistant.
- Meta will test a paid subscription service for its AI app, offering more advanced capabilities.
- Meta is also considering releasing a standalone Reels app, separating it from Instagram.