macOS Sequoia 15.3 and iOS 18.3 Enable Apple Intelligence Automatically 55
Apple's upcoming updates -- macOS Sequoia 15.3, iOS 18.3, and iPadOS 18.3 -- will enable Apple Intelligence by default on compatible devices, requiring users to manually disable it if undesired. From Apple's developer release notes: "For users new or upgrading to iOS 18.3, Apple Intelligence will be enabled automatically during iPhone onboarding. Users will have access to Apple Intelligence features after setting up their devices. To disable Apple Intelligence, users will need to navigate to the Apple Intelligence & Siri Settings pane and turn off the Apple Intelligence toggle. This will disable Apple Intelligence features on their device." MacRumors reports: With macOS Sequoia 15.1, macOS Sequoia 15.2, iOS 18.1, and iOS 18.2, Apple Intelligence was opt-in rather than opt-out, and users who wanted the feature needed to turn it on in the Settings app. Going forward, it will be enabled by default, and Mac, iPhone, and iPad users who do not want to use the feature will need to turn it off. The report notes that macOS Sequoia 15.3 introduces Genmoji, allowing Mac users to create custom emoji characters, and enhances Notification summaries with clearer indicators for AI-generated information.
Public releases of this and other software updates are expected next week, following today's release candidate versions.
Public releases of this and other software updates are expected next week, following today's release candidate versions.
When enough people don't use it (Score:5, Insightful)
You kind of have to start forcing them to, otherwise you'll look stupid for spending all of those billions for a feature nobody ever touches. Kind of like appletv with it's "you're signed up by default so we can claim millions of members on our next quarterly report."
Re:When enough people don't use it (Score:5, Interesting)
I don't really care too much if they turn it on by default as long as it's easy to turn off. I don't particularly care for the features or have much interest, but I haven't tried it or even looked into them to see if I might be interested. Then again at least they asked if you wanted to use Siri when you set the device up. If they're worried about people possibly missing out, just do something like that where it's a onetime setup question.
Of course I'm in the camp of just not wasting money on shit like this. I'd much rather developers make the existing OS and software faster, more reliable, and more secure. No need to go rearranging the UI or adding things like Genmoji, which sounds like the kind of shit Apple used to make fun of Microsoft for coming up with.
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I don't think they sign people up automatically or at least weren't doing so when I bought a new iPad last year to replace a much older one
They did that in the very beginning when they first offered it
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No they didn't, at least not in Europe.
What is Apple Intelligence? (Score:3)
So what exactly is Apple Intelligence? Why would I want it?
I assume it's something like ChatGPT, but since it mentions "compatible devices," it seems at least part of it runs locally.
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So what exactly is Apple Intelligence? Why would I want it?
It means that you and your phone are thinking differently intelligent. That's why when ArchieBunker walks down the street in his neighborhood, he keeps shouting "I have apple intelligence!"
Apple's KGB (Score:4, Interesting)
So what exactly is Apple Intelligence? Why would I want it?
I don't know but given Apple's secretive nature it sounds less like an AI and far more like their own private intelligence/spy agency to make sure you are not doing anything they do not approve of. So to answer your second question it's probably not something you want which is why they have helpfully already installed and enabled it for you. Be careful if you remove it though - that's probably not an approved action and you'd hate for the Apple intelligence agents to have to pay you a visit!
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I think ArchieBunker and NoMoreACs are part of the apple intelligencia. They've applied their fair game policy to Louis Rossman for creating unofficial repair documents and effectively demonstrating how sloppy apple's hardware engineering really is.
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I think ArchieBunker and NoMoreACs are part of the apple intelligencia. They've applied their fair game policy to Louis Rossman for creating unofficial repair documents and effectively demonstrating how sloppy apple's hardware engineering really is.
Thanks for the Shoutout; but Please don't use that execrable Scientology Slang ("Fair Game"), in Association with My UserName, Thanks!
And have you taken a look at the New M4 Mac mini? There's Nothing even the slightest-bit "Sloppy" about its Engineering! I've been playing with one for about 2 Weeks now; and it is Solid, Silent, and Snappy! It's a Chunk; surprisingly Heavy. You can tell there's Stuff in There. Real Stuff. And the M4 Pro Model is even Better!
Re: Apple's KGB (Score:2)
First of all, sales pitches never really work on me. Second of all, you haven't explained anything except for the presentation. Weight for example is a classic component of presentation. Reminds me of when blizzard used to stuff hefty notepads into their game boxes just for that purpose.
I get that you always love the latest, shiniest apple product and you're like that psycho motivational speaker on season 5 of Dexter that prominently displayed every apple device and accessory they had at the time all in one
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First of all, sales pitches never really work on me. Second of all, you haven't explained anything except for the presentation. Weight for example is a classic component of presentation. Reminds me of when blizzard used to stuff hefty notepads into their game boxes just for that purpose.
I get that you always love the latest, shiniest apple product and you're like that psycho motivational speaker on season 5 of Dexter that prominently displayed every apple device and accessory they had at the time all in one place. But nothing you've said offers any indication about the fictional engineering of it.
Maybe after it stops working next year, that extra heft will make it work extra well as your newest, shiniest doorstop, complete with apple logo!
I've already done most of your homework. You finish it.
Re: Apple's KGB (Score:2)
So you tested all of the components? Every resistor? Every capacitor? Figured out why they like to cake on thermal paste, or why they put a 41v line right next to a ttl line so that even the tiniest peice of lint that gets inside might permanently damage the SoC?
No? Well then what the hell are you going on about? So far all you've talked about is basically how shiny you think it is.
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So you tested all of the components? Every resistor? Every capacitor? Figured out why they like to cake on thermal paste, or why they put a 41v line right next to a ttl line so that even the tiniest peice of lint that gets inside might permanently damage the SoC?
No? Well then what the hell are you going on about? So far all you've talked about is basically how shiny you think it is.
No, of course I haven't tested every resistor and capacitor; that's what Apple has Parts Procurement Experts for! But judging from the roomful of Obsolete, but still Perfectly Working Old Macs, and the fact that my Daily Driver is a 2012 MacBook Pro, I feel safe in saying that Apple has its Hardware Design and Component and Materials Sourcing pretty-well Nailed!
Gobs of Solder Paste? Maybe way back in the PowerPC Days. . .
And WTF 41 V Line is even in a Modern Mac? And TTL? What year is this???
What is "right
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And WTF 41 V Line is even in a Modern Mac?
Don't ask me why, you're their biggest fan. Though if you actually read that ars bit and you see how much wattage they mention this device consuming, you probably don't understand anything about current, or much of anything about electronics, really.
And TTL? What year is this???
Where are you getting the idea that TTL isn't used anymore? Oh wait, that's right, you don't know a god damn thing about electronics. To be honest, I'm not an EE, but I've actually built my own smart electronics by prototyping on a breadboard and programming the
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So what exactly is Apple Intelligence? Why would I want it?
I don't know but given Apple's secretive nature it sounds less like an AI and far more like their own private intelligence/spy agency to make sure you are not doing anything they do not approve of. So to answer your second question it's probably not something you want which is why they have helpfully already installed and enabled it for you. Be careful if you remove it though - that's probably not an approved action and you'd hate for the Apple intelligence agents to have to pay you a visit!
It's got an Effing SWITCH in Settings.
It says so right in TFS. . .
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And the fucking switch should be OFF by default. Let people decide.
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And the fucking switch should be OFF by default. Let people decide.
They have.
They put a Switch there.
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Have you met most people? They will never find it or know about it - The decision for most has been made by Apple. It is on.
So, you'd rather they go around not getting potential Benefit, just because they didn't know the feature was there? I was like that with Swipe-to-type. I had no idea it was intrinsic to iOS, until I stumbled on the Setting. It works a treat! Should Apple have Enabled that by Default?
Since Apple doesn't let your Data outside of its "Private Cloud", without your Express Permission, and because Apple Intelligence Can be Disabled, I fail to see the Problem.
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And the fucking switch should be OFF by default.
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And the fucking switch should be OFF by default.
Why? Because you're Clinically Paranoid?
Apple Intelligence is Designed from the ground-up to not Exfiltrate your Data.
See this:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=... [youtube.com]
And these:
https://www.apple.com/legal/pr... [apple.com]
https://support.apple.com/guid... [apple.com]
https://support.apple.com/en-e... [apple.com]
https://security.apple.com/blo... [apple.com]
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No. It's just a matter of courtesy. You want me to test your AI? Fine. IF I want it, I'll turn it on. Don't force me to test it.
BTW, linking to Apple won't fool anyone. What are the chances some big_corp is going to come clean and admint doing something fishy?
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No. It's just a matter of courtesy. You want me to test your AI? Fine. IF I want it, I'll turn it on. Don't force me to test it.
BTW, linking to Apple won't fool anyone. What are the chances some big_corp is going to come clean and admint doing something fishy?
No one is "Forcing" Anything. Turn it off if you don't want it, Snowflake! Just like "curly quotes" or Location Services. That's why there's a SWITCH, FFS!!!
Ok, keeping in mind that this is all pretty new, here's a bunch of non-affiliated Articles, regarding the Privacy-Focused Design of Apple Intelligence, and a couple of Apple Whitepapers with some deeper details.
There were a lot more interesting Articles also; but incessant Paywalling ruined their usefulness as Citations!
https://www.forbes.com/sites/b... [forbes.com]
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It's got an Effing SWITCH in Settings.
That's great. Does the switch do anything? Intelligence agencies can be tricky like that.
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It's got an Effing SWITCH in Settings.
That's great. Does the switch do anything? Intelligence agencies can be tricky like that.
I dunno; you tell me.
Re:What is Apple Intelligence? (Score:4, Interesting)
So what exactly is Apple Intelligence? Why would I want it?
I assume it's something like ChatGPT, but since it mentions "compatible devices," it seems at least part of it runs locally.
Actually, it is Privacy-Focused AI.
It is a 3-tiered System: As much of it that can run on On-Device Models, does just that, with the help of Apple Silicon's embedded ML Cores in their Mx, Ax, and Sx (Watch) SoCs.
If something is too Complex to process On-Device, Apple has cleverly and securely developed a series of Custom-Built AI Servers, called Private Cloud Computing, that can run more Complex AI Models. Apple populates these purpose-built computing centers with their own Custom Processors, running a Custom, Apple-Built OS. These Servers are Incapable of Storing Information longer that is used for the current Query, and the System's Hardware and Software is Independently Auditable and Verifiable.
And if that doesn't get it, Apple Intelligence will Ask for Permission to use ChatGPT. The Permission is Explicit, and One-Time-Only! It asks Every Single Time it wants to enlist the help of ChatGPT. Additionally, if the Apple User is already a ChatGPT Subscriber, they can also use whatever additional ChatGPT Models/Features they have Licensed.
So yes, quite a different Service Structure. As explained in this WWDC 2024 Keynote Segment.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=... [youtube.com]
Baby Steps, to be sure; but it seems they are taking Privacy Seriously; with Certified Code and all....
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Here is the Part of the AI Keynote Section specific to the Privacy Features of Apple Intelligence:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=... [youtube.com]
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Really, a video? At least link to the legal terms of use where it is stated... otherwise it's just marketing.
Ok, I'll do your Homework for you.
https://www.apple.com/legal/pr... [apple.com]
https://support.apple.com/guid... [apple.com]
https://support.apple.com/en-e... [apple.com]
https://security.apple.com/blo... [apple.com]
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Actually, it is Privacy-Focused AI.
Apple claims everything is privacy-focused, then you find out that they were lying [theguardian.com].
How much longer are you going to believe corporate propaganda? Is there no point at which you grow up and get past the Santa Claus phase?
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So what exactly is Apple Intelligence?
It's new technology that takes about 1/3 off your battery life for no noticeable benefit. At least that was my experience til I turned it back off
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So what exactly is Apple Intelligence? Why would I want it?
I assume it's something like ChatGPT, but since it mentions "compatible devices," it seems at least part of it runs locally.
Based on the news headline feature Apple Intelligence just got itself into hot water for, Apple Intelligence is a particularly hallucinogenic 'AI' that develops psychosis at an alarming rate even compared to other hallucinating AI systems. So, of course we want to turn that on by default.
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It's the thing that on phones was so utterly terrible that it was summarising news alerts by giving the exact opposite meaning to those alerts. They've had to turn it off it's so bad (partly because the BBC sued them for mis-representing what they'd said).
There's a time and a place for AI, and I'm not sure I have much time for it on my laptop. VSCode maybe, my browser maybe, and maybe in my email. Trouble is, I don't use Safari (because you know, I like to actually see websites as they were intended) and I
How to disable? (Score:5, Interesting)
Back when Slashdot introduced new features, it offered a way out. To this day, I append ?nobeta=1 to the URL, and voila! New features gone.
When Google introduce AI results to its search queries, it offered a way out. I now include &udm=14, and voila! AI results gone.
What will Apple offer?
Re: How to disable? (Score:1)
Re: How to disable? (Score:2)
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Back when Slashdot introduced new features, it offered a way out. To this day, I append ?nobeta=1 to the URL, and voila! New features gone.
When Google introduce AI results to its search queries, it offered a way out. I now include &udm=14, and voila! AI results gone.
What will Apple offer?
A Switch in "Settings" to turn it On or OFF.
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A Switch in "Settings" to turn it On or OFF.
You mean like the switch in settings to turn off caller ID that they removed a couple of tiny versions ago?
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A Switch in "Settings" to turn it On or OFF.
You mean like the switch in settings to turn off caller ID that they removed a couple of tiny versions ago?
That shouldn't have had a disable in the first place!
Nobody blocks their Caller ID for a GOOD Purpose. . .
Re: How to disable? (Score:2)
"Nobody blocks their Caller ID for a GOOD Purpose. . ."
Oh look, no imagination. What a shocking surprise.
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"Nobody blocks their Caller ID for a GOOD Purpose. . ."
Oh look, no imagination. What a shocking surprise.
Ok; yeah, it's more Nuanced than that.
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Back when Slashdot introduced new features, it offered a way out. To this day, I append ?nobeta=1 to the URL, and voila! New features gone.
When Google introduce AI results to its search queries, it offered a way out. I now include &udm=14, and voila! AI results gone.
What will Apple offer?
A Switch in "Settings" to turn it On or OFF.
But the "off" setting won't really turn it off. We've been here before.
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Back when Slashdot introduced new features, it offered a way out. To this day, I append ?nobeta=1 to the URL, and voila! New features gone.
When Google introduce AI results to its search queries, it offered a way out. I now include &udm=14, and voila! AI results gone.
What will Apple offer?
A Switch in "Settings" to turn it On or OFF.
But the "off" setting won't really turn it off. We've been here before.
The off setting will prevent you from seeing it, but not prevent it from collecting all your data to feed to its training set. Tech culture now seems to be filled with, "GIMME ALL YOUR DATA SO WE CAN HELP YOU! You're welcome."
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Back when Slashdot introduced new features, it offered a way out. To this day, I append ?nobeta=1 to the URL, and voila! New features gone.
When Google introduce AI results to its search queries, it offered a way out. I now include &udm=14, and voila! AI results gone.
What will Apple offer?
A Switch in "Settings" to turn it On or OFF.
But the "off" setting won't really turn it off. We've been here before.
The off setting will prevent you from seeing it, but not prevent it from collecting all your data to feed to its training set. Tech culture now seems to be filled with, "GIMME ALL YOUR DATA SO WE CAN HELP YOU! You're welcome."
Prove it.
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Back when Slashdot introduced new features, it offered a way out. To this day, I append ?nobeta=1 to the URL, and voila! New features gone.
When Google introduce AI results to its search queries, it offered a way out. I now include &udm=14, and voila! AI results gone.
What will Apple offer?
A Switch in "Settings" to turn it On or OFF.
But the "off" setting won't really turn it off. We've been here before.
The off setting will prevent you from seeing it, but not prevent it from collecting all your data to feed to its training set. Tech culture now seems to be filled with, "GIMME ALL YOUR DATA SO WE CAN HELP YOU! You're welcome."
Prove it.
You can prove it's not. All this shit is data collection in the background on every tech-bro AI that's been released. Why would Apple be any different from the rest? Because they sometimes say the word "privacy" in a press conference? Pfft. They gave up that lie after their debacle about scanning all images uploaded to iCloud for CSAM.
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Back when Slashdot introduced new features, it offered a way out. To this day, I append ?nobeta=1 to the URL, and voila! New features gone.
When Google introduce AI results to its search queries, it offered a way out. I now include &udm=14, and voila! AI results gone.
What will Apple offer?
A Switch in "Settings" to turn it On or OFF.
But the "off" setting won't really turn it off. We've been here before.
The off setting will prevent you from seeing it, but not prevent it from collecting all your data to feed to its training set. Tech culture now seems to be filled with, "GIMME ALL YOUR DATA SO WE CAN HELP YOU! You're welcome."
Prove it.
You can prove it's not. All this shit is data collection in the background on every tech-bro AI that's been released. Why would Apple be any different from the rest? Because they sometimes say the word "privacy" in a press conference? Pfft. They gave up that lie after their debacle about scanning all images uploaded to iCloud for CSAM.
Sigh.
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Back when Slashdot introduced new features, it offered a way out. To this day, I append ?nobeta=1 to the URL, and voila! New features gone.
When Google introduce AI results to its search queries, it offered a way out. I now include &udm=14, and voila! AI results gone.
What will Apple offer?
A Switch in "Settings" to turn it On or OFF.
But the "off" setting won't really turn it off. We've been here before.
Prove it.
I already have this disabled in my MDM. (Score:2)
Long before it was released. How do you do that on your consumer device? No idea. I don't personally own any Apple shit and would never recommend giving them money.
Apple Intelligence, Copilot, Gemini (Score:3, Interesting)
You can call a turd anything you like, but, it still smells like a turd, looks like a turd, and IS a turd.
Enough with this "AI" crap. LLMs aren't intelligent nor sentient. They're just AutoCorrect 2.0. Someone finally got autocorrect to quit saying "Duck That!".
FTW
Re: Apple Intelligence, Copilot, Gemini (Score:3)
Apple (Score:1)
Tim Apple
Can anybody tell me how the Emoji work? (Score:4, Interesting)
Are they using non-standard unicode or are they just embedding images with the UI making it appear like emoji?
I certainly do not want any more time and codepoints wasted on any more emoji it was horrible enough when they added modifier characters breaking processing and probably related to security holes... (not apple, unicode added the modifiers and yes I realize those existed a long time but every addition has a huge time before everything is updated to treat 2 characters as 1... they didn't specify a generic bundling of such things because then I'd not have run into issues multiple times over the years.)
Will disabling delete the models? (Score:4, Interesting)
Enabling downloads multi-GB models so what I'd like to know is if disabling delete those models. I don't want models I won't use eating up disk.
obligitory (Score:2)