The confusing state of Apple Intelligence

Published: Oct. 25, 2024, 9 a.m.

Nilay, David, and Richard Lawler talk about all of the coming Apple gadgets and software, from the new iPad Mini to the upcoming week of Mac announcements to the many flavors of iOS and Apple Intelligence heading to a device near you soon. Then they talk about the other news in AI, from Anthropic's new computer-using model to the growing set of lawsuits against AI companies. In the lightning round, they discuss the Boox Palma 2, T-Mobile's "lifetime" deals, and the battle over FTC's click-to-cancel rule.\nFurther reading:\n\nApple iPad Mini 2024 review: missing pieces\n\niOS 18.2 will let everyone set new default phone and messaging apps\n\nApple\u2019s first iOS 18.2 beta adds more AI features and ChatGPT integration\n\nApple teases \u2018week\u2019 of Mac announcements starting Monday\n\nApple is preparing an M4 MacBook Air update for early next year\n\nTim Cook says he uses every Apple product every day \u2014 how does that work?\n\nTim Cook on Why Apple\u2019s Huge Bets Will Pay Off\n\nAnthropic\u2019s latest AI update can use a computer on its own\n\nHumane slashes the price of its AI Pin after weak sales\n\nApple is \u2018concerned\u2019 about AI turning real photos into \u2018fantasy\u2019\n\nNews Corp sues Perplexity for ripping off WSJ and New York Post\n\nKevin Bacon, Kate McKinnon, and other creatives warn of \u2018unjust\u2019 AI threat\n\nIndustry groups are suing the FTC to stop its click to cancel rule\n\nThe Boox Palma 2 has a faster processor and adds a fingerprint reader\n\n\nSeniors are PISSED that T-Mobile won\u2019t honor its \u201clifetime\u201d price guarantee.\n\n\nEmail us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we love hearing from you.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices