In this episode, Alex Carlson discusses two major updates in Apple’s advancements in AI and wearable technology. The first segment focuses on Siri’s new capabilities, allowing it to interact with apps on users’ screens through the App Intents API, marking a significant step in human-computer interaction. The second segment introduces Project Atlas, Apple’s initiative to enter the smart glasses market, aiming to create a more accessible product that integrates seamlessly into the Apple ecosystem.

Keywords

Apple, Siri, AI, Vision, Smart Glasses, Project Atlas, App Intents, Human-Computer Interaction, Wearable Technology, Digital Experience

Takeaways

• Siri can now perform actions within apps on your device.
• Apple is enhancing Siri’s capabilities with App Intents API.
• The trend in AI is towards more agentic models.
• Apple is entering the smart glasses market with Project Atlas.
• User feedback is crucial for product development.
• Wearable technology is becoming more integrated into daily life.
• The future of interaction will be more natural and intuitive.
• Apple aims to create accessible smart glasses.
• Advanced technology will be a hallmark of Apple’s new devices.
• Marketing strategies must adapt to new technology trends.

Links

⁠⁠https://www.willowtreeapps.com/insights/master-app-intents-now-to-prepare-for-apple-intelligence⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://www.zdnet.com/article/anthropics-latest-ai-model-can-use-a-computer-just-like-you-mistakes-and-all/⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/microsoft-copilot-vision-is-almost-ready-to-look-at-what-youre-doing⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2024/10134/⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://developer.apple.com/documentation/appintents/making-onscreen-content-available-to-siri-and-apple-intelligence⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://www.therundown.ai/p/siris-vision-upgrade-is-coming⁠⁠

⁠⁠https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-04/apple-explores-push-into-smart-glasses-with-atlas-user-study?embedded-checkout=true⁠⁠

Alex Carlson

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