Apple Rolls Out New AI Features for iPhone, iPad and Mac

Big Software Update Across Devices

Apple has released its latest operating system updates — iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and visionOS 26. These bring a fresh design language, new tools, and upgraded Apple Intelligence features across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro.

Key Apple Intelligence Upgrades

Live Translation

• Works on Messages, FaceTime, and Phone apps
• Supports text and voice conversations in real time
• Can also be used with AirPods Pro 3 for in-person conversations
• Trigger via:
  
  
  • Pressing both AirPods’ stems
    
    Saying “Siri, start Live Translation”
    
  • Pressing the iPhone’s Action Button
• Supports Mandarin, Italian, Japanese, and Korean later this year

Visual Intelligence

• Lets users search, act, and get answers about content on screen
• Integrates with Google, eBay, Etsy, Poshmark, and more
• Includes ChatGPT support for detailed responses

Genmoji & Image Playground

• Users can mix emojis to create custom Genmoji
• Options to change expressions, hairstyles, and attributes
• Image Playground adds ChatGPT integration
• New art styles: watercolour, oil painting, and more

Workout Buddy

• Provides personalised workout motivation with spoken prompts
• Works on Apple Watch + Bluetooth headphones paired with iPhone
• Available for multiple workout types (English only)

Shortcuts + Apple Intelligence

• Deeper integration with AI-powered automation
• Examples include:
  
  
  • Summarising documents
    
    Comparing audio transcripts to notes
    
  • Extracting data from PDFs and saving to spreadsheets
• Uses both on-device AI and Private Cloud Compute (PCC)

The Key Takeaway

Apple’s latest update strengthens its AI ecosystem across devices. With real-time translations, smarter screen search, creative emoji tools, fitness coaching, and AI-powered shortcuts, users get a mix of productivity, creativity, and personalisation.

In summary:

• iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Watch users all gain upgraded intelligence tools
• ChatGPT integration makes Apple’s ecosystem more versatile
• Apple positions itself as a leader in practical, everyday AI