Next-Gen A18 Chip For iPhone 16 to Feature Significantly Improved Neural Engine to Handle iOS 18’s Generative AI Features

Apple has finally released its big iOS 17.4 update to the general public. The company has complied with the EU regulatory authorities to update its platform with the necessary changes oriented toward developers and the public. The update also comes with a plethora of additional features rolling out globally. If you were waiting for the iOS 17.4 update for the iPhone, it is now available for free.

Apple has been working on its big iOS 17.4 update for months now and the reason why this specific update holds more importance is the type of additions it will bring to the table. iOS 17.4 will finally update the platform with changes that are imposed by the EU under the Digital Markets Act. What this means is that users will finally be able to download and install apps from outside the App Store. The update will also host a bevy of features for users in North America, so it is a win-win for all. With that said Apple could release its major iOS 17.4 update for the iPhone today.

Apple has finally announced the new M3 MacBook Air with an upgraded processor. The company was initially expected to unveil the new machines by the end of this month at its Spring event. However, the company saw fit to announce the upgrade via press release. The latest release features a plethora of upgrades over the previous version in terms of performance and connectivity.

Apple introduced the iOS 17 update last year alongside the release of the new iPhone 15 lineup. The latest firmware from Apple brings a plethora of front-facing additions to the new and older iPhone models. However, you might have noticed that your device has slowed down after updating to the latest iOS 17 firmware. Well, you can always make it faster by clearing the RAM on your iPhone.

Apple announced its latest M3 chips alongside the launch of the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. The company is planning to bring the new chip to its iPad Pro and MacBook Air lineup next month, which will be significantly more powerful than the current M2 chip. Apple's M3 chip is based on TSMC's 3nm architecture, which means that it features a higher transistor count than the M2 chip. This ultimately translates to better performance and improved efficiency. While the M3 chip is still young, the company has already begun designing its forthcoming chips based on TSMC's 2nm process.

iOS 18 could be the company's biggest update the iPhone has ever recovered, considering the number of front-facing features it will bring. We have previously reported that Apple is planning to incorporate a plethora of AI features in the platform, which will be available to all users later this year. It is now being reported that iOS 18 could also undergo a redesign in terms of visuals. This will make iOS 18 a bigger upgrade than originally expected with AI features.

Apple released the fourth beta of its forthcoming iOS 17.4 update for the iPhone last week. While the company is expected to release the fifth developed beta on Tuesday, the final release is fast approaching. iOS 17.4 update holds immense importance for Apple as well as developers, bringing a permanent impact on how users install apps on the iPhone. The platform will host a plethora of changes for the App Store, so check out when iOS 17.4 will be released to the general public for all compatible iPhone models.

Abode Acrobat has been one of the most used PDF management tools due to its splendid features, security, and ease of use. Now, to enhance these features and accessibility, Abode has integrated an AI-powered conversational engine into the tool. Yes, you can talk to it now. These new AI features aim to “completely transform the digital document experience.” The generative AI feature will be seen in Reader and Acrobat workflows enabling users to understand long documents in just a matter of moments. Check out how the AI feature will benefit Abode Acrobat users.

Apple will launch the iPhone 16 lineup later this year with a boatload of changes oriented toward the standard and the 'Pro' models. The company has prototyped various designs to test the most feasible solution based on the feature set. While there are little details on the insides, Apple is potentially seeking a different design from the current iPhone 15 and 15 Pro models. A sketchy rumor showcases how Apple could amalgamate the camera housing on the back of the iPhone 16 Pro models.

Sam Altman, chief executive of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, is reportedly trying to find up to US$7 trillion of investment to manufacture the enormous volumes of computer chips he believes the world needs to run artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

Apple is invested in bringing AI technology to its product line, with the iPhone being the prime candidate to receive many new additions. Apple's process to bring AI to the iPhone is two-fold. While some features may be part of iOS 18, others will be exclusive to the iPhone 16 lineup. Altogether, AI will make the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models a worthy upgrade over the current models, considering the number of new features coming with iOS 18.

The renowned chip design expert Jim Keller has called the "AI ambitions" of OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman unnecessary, claiming he can do the same with much less capital.