Apple Updates Operating Systems With New AI Features, Omits Hebrew Support
Translated & summarized from Now 14 by baba
Apple has released its latest software update, version 27.2, introducing advanced AI features for Siri and other enhancements across its product range. However, the update notably excludes Hebrew language support for Siri AI, disappointing Israeli users despite promises. New features include improved AI conversational memory, dual-camera FaceTime, and multi-stream sports viewing, alongside updates for Photos, Messages, Apple TV, and HomePod.
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- Apple's new Siri AI supports multiple languages but completely omits Hebrew, disappointing Israeli users.
- The update introduces enhanced Siri AI capabilities, including remembering past conversations and accessing personal data.
- New features across Apple devices include dual-camera FaceTime, multi-stream sports viewing, and AI image watermarking.
- HomePod speakers and Apple TV 4K receive upgrades for surround sound and visual effects.
- The software updates are now available for download on all supported Apple devices.
Apple has released a comprehensive software update, version 27.2, across its product line, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. The update introduces significant enhancements to Siri AI, allowing it to remember past conversations and access a wider range of personal information such as photos, calendar invites, voicemails, and Safari browsing history. New features also include the ability to copy parts of Siri's responses and enhanced privacy settings for AI scanning.
Despite promises, the Hebrew language has been completely excluded from the new Siri AI capabilities, a move that has caused significant disappointment for Israeli users. While Apple has expanded Siri's support to languages like French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish, with more languages planned, Hebrew speakers are left with English as their only option for the AI assistant. This is particularly frustrating for Israeli users as Apple is dedicating resources to smaller markets while neglecting a significant user base in Israel.
Beyond AI, the update brings other notable features. FaceTime now supports Dual Capture for group calls, allowing simultaneous video from front and rear cameras. iPhone users can also enjoy Multiview, enabling simultaneous viewing of up to four live sports streams on a split screen, available through Apple TV subscriptions like MLS and Formula 1 races.
The Photos app now includes SynthID watermarking technology to identify AI-generated or edited images. Shared albums gain captions and deletion reminders, while the Messages app offers smart action suggestions, such as creating calendar events from chats. Apple TV and Apple Music apps also receive updates, including personalized viewing profiles and an updated icon, respectively.
HomePod speakers and Apple TV 4K receive significant upgrades, enabling a four-speaker surround sound setup and a new 'Sound Glow' feature that illuminates the speaker's top surface to match album art. Mac computers get a redesigned interface for brightness and volume controls, and Apple Watch users will experience improved AI stability and faster voice assistant response times. The Vision Pro headset includes a new progress bar on its external EyeSight display during software updates.
The updates are available for download now through the settings menu on all supported devices.
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