The confusing state of Apple Intelligence

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.

Further reading:

• Apple iPad Mini 2024 review: missing pieces
• iOS 18.2 will let everyone set new default phone and messaging apps
• Apple’s first iOS 18.2 beta adds more AI features and ChatGPT integration
• Apple teases ‘week’ of Mac announcements starting Monday
• Apple is preparing an M4 MacBook Air update for early next year
• Tim Cook says he uses every Apple product every day — how does that work?
• Tim Cook on Why Apple’s Huge Bets Will Pay Off
• Anthropic’s latest AI update can use a computer on its own
• Humane slashes the price of its AI Pin after weak sales
• Apple is ‘concerned’ about AI turning real photos into ‘fantasy’
• News Corp sues Perplexity for ripping off WSJ and New York Post
• Kevin Bacon, Kate McKinnon, and other creatives warn of ‘unjust’ AI threat
• Industry groups are suing the FTC to stop its click to cancel rule
• The Boox Palma 2 has a faster processor and adds a fingerprint reader
• Seniors are PISSED that T-Mobile won’t honor its “lifetime” price guarantee.

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