Category Archives: Apple Intelligence

Episode 270, Apple Intelligence now features Image Playground, Genmoji, Writing Tools enhancements, seamless support for ChatGPT, and visual intelligence



In this episode, we will discuss Apple Intelligence now features Image Playground, Genmoji, Writing Tools enhancements, seamless support for ChatGPT, and visual intelligence and more.  This came with Apple’s release this week of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2, introducing a brand-new set of Apple Intelligence features that will elevate users’ experience with iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Happy Holidays from the Mac Minutes Podcast team.

This week’s release of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 brings new features to Apple Intelligence on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Image Playground allows users to easily create fun and unique images, with concepts like themes, costumes, accessories, and places.
Users can create their own unique emoji with Genmoji, making conversations with family and friends more fun and playful.
With Image Wand, users can transform a rough sketch into a polished image by simply circling it.
Describe Your Change in Writing Tools gives users even more flexibility and control by allowing them to specify the change they’d like to make to their text.

Episode 267, Apple introduces powerful new iPad Mini built for Apple Intelligence



In this episode, we will discuss Apple’ introduction of Introduction of a powerful new iPad mini built for Apple Intelligence.  The ultraportable iPad mini is more capable and versatile than ever with the powerful A17 Pro chip and support for Apple Pencil Pro. 

The new iPad mini delivers powerful performance, incredible value, and the full iPad experience in an ultraportable design.
The A17 Pro chip makes playing demanding, graphics-intensive AAA games like Zenless Zone Zero easier than ever while on the go.
With systemwide Writing Tools, available with the first set of Apple Intelligence features in iPadOS 18, users can rewrite, proofread, and summarize text nearly everywhere they write.
With Image Playground, users can create playful images in seconds in apps like Freeform.
An updated 12MP wide back camera delivers even more versatility on the new iPad mini.
With advanced features like squeeze, barrel roll, and haptic feedback, Apple Pencil Pro makes creating a masterpiece in apps like Procreate more intuitive than ever.
Math Notes in the Calculator app brings an intuitive way to do math, allowing users to type or write out math to evaluate expressions and assign variables.