In a move that could revolutionize the way we interact with our Apple devices, the tech giant is gearing up to incorporate ChatGPT into its virtual assistant, Siri. This integration, part of Apple's new Intelligence features, is set to debut in upcoming software updates.
Recent discoveries in backend code have revealed references to ChatGPT-generated text and images, indicating that Apple is in the final stages of implementing this groundbreaking feature. While not present in current test versions, the ChatGPT integration is expected to arrive with iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2.
The integration aims to enhance Siri's capabilities significantly. When faced with complex queries that Siri cannot handle, users will have the option to redirect their questions to ChatGPT. This advanced AI will then provide relevant information, which Siri will relay back to the user.
One of the most exciting aspects of this integration is ChatGPT's ability to generate both text and images. This feature goes beyond Apple's current Writing Tools, which offer grammar assistance and tone adjustments. With ChatGPT, users will be able to create original text from simple prompts.
Similarly, while Apple's Image Playground and Genmoji allow for cartoon-like image creation, ChatGPT's image generation capabilities are expected to produce more realistic results.
Apple has emphasized user privacy in this integration. The company plans to use the latest GPT-4o model, and the service will be free with no account creation required. Both Apple and OpenAI have committed to not storing ChatGPT requests made from Apple devices, and user IP addresses will be hidden.
As Apple continues to refine these features, users can look forward to a more intelligent and capable Siri in the near future. The release of iOS 18.2 and its counterparts, expected in December, promises to bring a new era of AI-assisted functionality to Apple devices.