The Vergecast

The confusing state of Apple Intelligence

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Oct 25, 2024
A lively discussion kicks off with Apple’s latest gadgets, including the disappointing iPad Mini. The conversation soon shifts to the intriguing advancements in AI, featuring Anthropic's capable chatbot Claude. As Apple unveils iOS 18.2, there's skepticism about its new features and the company’s marketing strategies. The hosts humorously dissect the complexities of using Siri and HomeKit. T-Mobile faces backlash over unhonored deals, while the Boox Palma 2 e-reader garners excitement for its updates. Legal battles in the AI realm add to the mix.
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ANECDOTE

Jelly Scrolling Investigation

  • David Pierce rigorously tested the new iPad mini's jelly scrolling against the 2021 model.
  • He confirmed the new model is better but still has noticeable jelly scrolling, causing a brief online debate.
INSIGHT

Apple Announcement Noise

  • Apple's upcoming announcements create noise, making it hard to distinguish shipping features.
  • iOS 18.1 launches with basic Apple Intelligence, while 18.2 has bigger changes, including default app settings and better AI features.
INSIGHT

Default App Changes

  • iOS 18.2 brings major changes like setting default phone and messaging apps, and different browser engines (EU).
  • David is skeptical about the impact, especially messaging in the US, unless SMS/RCS is supported.
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