Apple Intelligence delayed, will reportedly arrive in October update

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Apple's highly anticipated AI features, collectively known as Apple Intelligence, will not be included in the upcoming iPhone launch in September. According to multiple sources, the tech giant plans to release the AI capabilities through a software update in October.

While Apple is set to introduce Apple Intelligence to developers this week with the iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 betas, the service will be exclusive to devices equipped with the A17 and M series chips.

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Apple Intelligence: Here what's available now

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Apple gave developers a sneak peek at their new artificial intelligence suite, Apple Intelligence, but consumers will have to wait. The features won't arrive until iOS 18.1 (expected in October) and may not live up to the initial hype. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman discussed in his Power On newsletter. Here's what you can expect:

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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leaked ahead of August 13 launch

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With Google's highly anticipated launch event just days away, there's little left to the imagination about the upcoming Pixel lineup. The latest leak to hit the internet offers a real-world glimpse of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, previously rumoured to be the Pixel Fold 2.

Spotted at a Taiwanese Starbucks, the foldable device was seen encased in an official Google case. While this sighting provides a tangible look at the device, it offers no new information beyond the extensive leaks already circulating. Recent images and details have painted a clear picture of Google's next foldable, hinting at a slimmer profile compared to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold6.

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iPhone's Emergency SOS feature pivotal in dramatic glacier rescue

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A group of four women were dramatically rescued from a British Columbia glacier last week as wildfires raged across the Kootenay region. The daring helicopter operation carried out in perilous conditions highlights the critical role technology can play in life-threatening situations.

Stranded on the Macbeth Ice Fields due to rapidly approaching wildfires, the women faced a terrifying ordeal. With visibility severely compromised by thick smoke, the rescue team encountered "war zone" conditions, according to Kaslo Search and Rescue manager Mark Jennings-Bates.

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