Myke switched back to the iPhone 16 Pro Max because he found himself taking fewer photos with the 16 Plus, particularly missing the 5X lens for dog pictures, portraits, and product shots. The lack of the 5X lens on the 16 Plus made him realize how much he valued it for his photography.
The ChatGPT integration in iOS 18.2 lacks access to personal memory storage, cannot perform complex tasks like creating reminders based on extracted data, and is not as conversational as the standalone ChatGPT app. It also requires manual activation and has limited functionality compared to the full ChatGPT experience.
The MacStories Selects Awards are Federico's annual recognition of the best apps of the year, highlighting apps like Croissant for best new app and Delta for app of the year. It's a way to celebrate the best in app development and innovation.
iOS 18.2 introduces features like Image Playgrounds, Genmoji, and ChatGPT integration, expanding Apple Intelligence outside the US. It also includes writing tools and notification summaries, with developers able to integrate these features into their apps.
Federico believes Apple has time to catch up because competitors like OpenAI and Meta don't have a mobile operating system or a lineup of computers. This gives Apple a unique advantage to integrate AI features across its ecosystem, even if they are currently behind.
Federico Vittici won the Quizzies game with 680 points, beating Stephen Hackett, who scored 600 points. This was Federico's first win in the Quizzies, marking a significant moment for him.
The cultural impact winners from the App Store Selects 2024 include apps like OKO, EF Hello, Daily Art, New York Times Games, The Wreck, and Do You Really Want to Know? 2.
Myke initially chose the iPhone 16 Plus because he wanted a smaller phone that he could use more easily with one hand, anticipating the need for one-handed use due to the upcoming birth of his child.
Developers may face challenges in fully integrating Apple Intelligence tools due to limitations in the current API, such as the inability to perform complex tasks or the need for specific optimizations to work with writing tools and other features.
Myke was most surprised by the ability to choose John Cena as the voice assistant for the Meta Ray-Bans. He found it incredibly entertaining to have John Cena announce the battery level of his glasses.
This week: Myke shares some news, Federico covers iOS 18.2, and Stephen launches a new awards program.
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