TLDR: Apple’s iPhone 16 with upgraded A18 chips, iOS 18’s AI features, quantum-proof encryption, EU’s TikTok and Apple probes, Google’s AI models, and deepfake concerns.
This article is a summary of a You Tube video “iPhone 16 Will Change Everything” by TechLinked
Key Takeaways:
- Apple’s A18 and M4 Chips Upgrade: Apple plans to upgrade its A18 chips for mobile and M4 chips for Macs, featuring a significantly enhanced neural engine with more AI cores, promising huge AI announcements.
- iOS 18’s Generative Features: iOS 18 is expected to introduce a suite of generative features, likely to be announced at WWDC in June.
- Quantum-proof Encryption: Apple is rolling out quantum-proof encryption for iMessage, marking a significant cryptographic security upgrade to protect against future hacking threats.
- Rice for Wet Phones Debunked: Apple advises against using rice for drying wet phones, suggesting better airflow as a drying method instead.
- EU Investigates TikTok: The European Commission has begun a formal investigation into TikTok’s compliance with the Digital Services Act, focusing on the protection of minors and potentially addictive features.
- Apple Faces EU Antitrust Fine: Apple is reportedly facing a 500 million EUR fine from the EU following an antitrust probe related to a complaint from Spotify over preferential treatment of Apple’s music streaming service.
- Google’s Lightweight AI Models: Google released lightweight open-source AI models, Gemma 2B and 7B, which can run locally and perform better on key benchmarks.
- ChatGPT’s Glitches: Reports of ChatGPT producing verbose or gibberish responses surfaced, with OpenAI fixing the issue within 24 hours.
- Neuralink’s Mind-Controlled Mouse Movement: Elon Musk claims the first Neuralink patient can move a computer mouse with their mind, sparking debates on transparency and ethical considerations.
- Deepfake Regulation Call: An open letter signed by over 600 experts calls for more regulation and safeguards against deepfakes, highlighting their use in fraud and disinformation.
