The article discusses the improvements made in the iPhone 16 series, particularly the introduction of Apple Intelligence, which became available with iOS 18.1. This features generative AI tools for writing, live transcription, and notification management. Notably, the Camera Control button offers advanced camera settings through haptic feedback. Readers find Notification Summaries a highlight, helping organize communication amidst a deluge of messages. Although there are some shortcomings, the updates have significantly enhanced iPhone usability, prompting a reflection on their overall value since their introduction.
Apple Intelligence was late, arriving as part of iOS 18.1 back in October 2024. Initial generative AI features included writing tools like proofreading and rewriting, as well as text summaries and live transcription for phone calls and voice notes in the Notes app.
Starting with iOS 18.1, one of the most controversial Apple Intelligence features is actually my favorite: Notification Summaries. It's a good attempt at taming the wild west of countless group chats across multiple messaging apps, calendar reminders, Substack pings and everything else.
The so-called Camera Control wasn't just a simple app shortcut, but an elaborate multifunction button that offered a haptic half-press and the ability to swipe across to adjust camera settings and options.
As we hit iOS 18.4, we reflect on the anticipation for Apple Intelligence and whether its arrival has met the expectations set during the initial announcements.
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