Apple researchers ran an AI test that exposed a fundamental ‘intelligence’ flaw

Apple just shipped its first Apple Intelligence features and launched new AI-optimized Macs . But for all the AI hype, there are clearly limitations with the technology’s intelligence. And one of those limits was highlighted by Apple’s AI research through a recent experiment.

Last month, a team of Apple’s researchers about a key AI limitation.

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Here’s everything new coming to Apple TV+ in November

has been having a big fall , and November looks set to continue that hot streak. Two of the best reviewed TV+ series, and , are getting new seasons this month. Plus there are two high-profile films debuting, and new episodes of and keep rolling out. Here’s everything new coming to Apple TV+ in November.

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Apple expands iPhone satellite services deal, commits $1.1bn to expand capacity

Satellite services provider GlobalStar today disclosed an with Apple. Apple will commit an additional $1.1 billion for upfront infrastructure prepayments, to increase the capacity of satellite services. Additionally, Apple will take 20% ownership of GlobalStar, in an equity deal worth about $400 million.

The news has sent GlobalStar stock soaring, and it hints towards Apple’s growing plans for iPhone satellite features. With iOS 18, for instance, iPhone users are now able to send text messages to friends and family


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The new Mac mini will be Apple’s fastest desktop Mac, as shown by M4 Pro Geekbench scores

The new will be Apple’s fastest desktop Mac, ever, eclipsing the M2 Ultra performance of Mac Studio and Mac Pro. The will be blazing fast too, but for single core and multi-core, the M4 Pro is the new desktop king (We expect the high-end M4 Max MacBook Pro to handily beat it, of course).

As appearing overnight, the Mac mini with M4 Pro is reporting single-scores in the 3,700 range and multi-core


PSA: Update your Mac before buying a USB-C Magic Mouse, Trackpad, or Keyboard

Apple this week launched the new USB-C Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Keyboard along with the M4 Macs. While the new Macs won’t arrive until November 8, customers can already buy the new Magic accessories in stores. However, you may need to update macOS before you can pair them with your Mac.

As noted by a number of customers who have just got the new USB-C accessories, there seems to be some kind of incompatibility with older versions of macOS despite Apple’s


Tim Cook honors Luca Maestri in his last earnings call as Apple CFO

As announced back in August , Apple’s current CFO Luca Maestri will soon be moving to a new role at the company. During the Q4 2024 fiscal earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook took some time to honor Luca Maestri’s work as CFO, as this is the last call he will participate in.

”Before I hand it over to Luca, with Luca transitioning to a new role with Apple, this will be the final time he’s joining our call. take a moment


Tim Cook: iPhone users adopting iOS 18.1 twice as fast as iOS 17.1

Apple released iOS 18.1 with the first Apple Intelligence features on Monday. In a new interview with , Apple CEO Tim Cook touted that Apple is seeing strong adoption numbers of iOS 18.1 so far.

Cook’s comments come following Apple’s Q4 2024 earnings report , where it set a new September quarter revenue record.

iOS 18.1 includes the first suite of Apple Intelligence features, such as Writing Tools, notification summaries, and Clean Up in the Photos app


9to5Mac Daily: October 31, 2024 – Apple’s health projects, more

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Apple reports record Q4 2024 earnings with nearly $95 billion in revenue

Apple has its earnings report for fiscal Q4 2024. The company reports $94.93 billion in revenue during the three-month period, up 6% year-over-year. This sets a new September quarter revenue record. For comparison’s sake, Apple reported $89.5 billion in revenue in the same quarter last year.

There is, however, a $10 billion wrinkle to Apple’s earnings this quarter…

Apple’s earnings this quarter include


Copilot Money review: The best budgeting app gets better with iPad support, Cash Flow, and Tags

I’ve written before about Copilot’s crucial role in my life, making it extraordinarily easy (and even enjoyable!) to track my finances. Over the last several months, with new “Tags” and “Cash Flow” features.

Copilot is also expanding to yet another platform: the iPad. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s new with Copilot and how I’m using the new features every day.

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