According to Daring Fireball, iPhone 15 Pro users are about to receive good news: Apple's Visual Intelligence feature will be available on the Pro series flagship models released in 2023. This means that there is one less reason for iPhone 15 Pro users to upgrade to the iPhone 16 series. Visual Intelligence is similar to Google's Google Lens and is part of Apple Intel.

Apple has officially launched the long-awaited fourth-generation iPhone SE upgrade - the iPhone 16e. Unlike previous versions, this device no longer carries the 'SE' brand name and aligns directly with Apple's flagship series. The starting price for the new model is $599, with shipping expected to begin on February 28. A key highlight of the iPhone 16e is its incorporation of 'Apple Intelligence', a feature similar to OpenAI.

Today, Apple officially announced the new iPhone 16e, confirming its memory configuration. Reportedly, the iPhone 16e is equipped with 8GB of RAM, a specification that aligns with market expectations and meets the minimum requirements for Apple Intelligence features. This upgrade not only enhances the performance of the iPhone 16e but also provides users with a smoother experience.

In order to achieve this goal, Apple will collaborate with Alibaba to develop AI features for iPhone users in China. Alibaba's co-founder and chairman, Jack Ma, responded to rumors of the collaboration with Apple at the World Governments Summit 2025 held in Dubai, UAE, stating that Apple needed a localized partner in China and ultimately chose to partner with Alibaba.

Today, at the World Governments Summit 2025 held in Dubai, UAE, Joe Tsai, co-founder and chairman of Alibaba, officially responded to recent rumors about Alibaba's collaboration with Apple. He revealed that Apple was looking for a partner in China that could provide localized support for its phone services. Throughout this process, Apple exhibited very high selection criteria and engaged in in-depth discussions with several Chinese companies. Ultimately, Alibaba stood out and became Apple's partner.

Recent reports indicate that Alibaba will collaborate with Apple to develop new artificial intelligence features for iPhone users in the Chinese market. This initiative is seen as an important strategy for Apple to address declining sales in China, aiming to provide a more appealing software experience for users. Insiders reveal that Apple has been testing various AI models from well-known Chinese developers since 2023. After a series of evaluations, Apple partnered with Baidu last year, becoming its primary AI technology supplier.

According to informed sources, Apple is collaborating with Chinese tech giant Alibaba to develop AI features for iPhone users in China. This news marks a new development in Apple's partnership in the AI field within the Chinese market. Over the past few months, Apple has been actively assessing multiple potential partners, including Tencent, ByteDance, Alibaba, and DeepSeek, with the aim of creating AI features for the domestic iPhone model. After thorough consideration, Apple ultimately chose to partner with Alibaba.

According to South Korean media The Elec, Apple has recently requested Samsung to start researching a new packaging method for Low Power Double Data Rate (LPDDR) DRAM in order to further enhance the edge AI performance of the iPhone. This requirement marks Apple's continued efforts to enhance the AI capabilities of its devices. Currently, Apple's iPhone uses a Package on Package (PoP) solution, stacking LPDDR DRAM directly on top of the System on Chip (SoC), a design that has been in use since 2010.

Apple Inc. has partnered with Chinese tech giant Baidu to integrate Baidu's AI large model, Ernie 4.0, into the domestic version of the iPhone, aiming to enhance the AI experience for iPhone users. In this collaboration, Apple has paid the necessary fees to access Baidu's advanced AI technology. Although there have been some challenges during the adaptation process, such as the AI failing to provide accurate responses in certain common usage scenarios, Apple still has time for necessary testing and adjustments to ensure that the Chinese version of Apple Intelligence is effective.

OpenAI has recently released the latest iOS version of the ChatGPT app, bringing exciting updates for iPhone and iPad users. In this update, users can find the new 'Open SearchGPT' option in Apple's Shortcuts app. This feature is designed to make it more convenient and efficient for users to search for information while using ChatGPT. Users can quickly access the SearchGPT feature through shortcuts, eliminating cumbersome operations.

Recently, Apple unveiled the finalists for the 2024 'Annual iPhone Apps' awards, a list that once again demonstrates the company's underestimation of the impact of artificial intelligence technology in the mobile application ecosystem. Similar to last year, the 2024 nominees lean towards traditional iOS applications, including those that help users accomplish specific tasks, such as the professional video recording app Kino, the personalized running plan app Runna, and the travel organization app Tripsy. However, applications like ChatGPT, An...

Shanghai Leap Star Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. recently announced that its smart life assistant app 'Leap Inquiry' has implemented a one-click access feature for the smart visual search function 'Photo Inquiry' on the iPhone 16. Users can now easily set up and directly activate 'Photo Inquiry' using the 'Camera Control' button located at the bottom right side of the iPhone 16. This innovative attempt aims to provide a smoother user experience. Additionally, users of other Apple models can also quickly access this feature through the control center and lock screen shortcuts after upgrading to the latest iOS 18 version.

Google officially launched the new Gemini application on the Apple App Store, introducing the voice interaction feature Gemini Live, marking a significant breakthrough in the smart voice assistant field. Meanwhile, Apple's plan to integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT into Siri also indicates an intensifying competition in this area. As an upgraded version of Bard released by Google in 2023, Gemini is