I feel like this is some sort of biased perception. I suppose most people who are interested enough in technology to talk about smartphone choices are also somewhat interested in this AI craze. However, most people probably aren’t that interested in technology.
I still know more people who don’t use ChatGPT on a semi-regular basis than people who do. Most people’s phone choices come down to:
1) is it available in a color I like
2) is the camera any good
3) can I afford it
4) *optional* does my trusted techy family member recommend it
Apple Intelligence is not just about AI. Although none of us have used it yet, from the keynote, it's clear that it can benefit people who are less technically inclined, regardless of age. For example, while my mom might struggle to use Apple Photos to search for specific pictures, she would have no trouble asking Siri for all the photos of her granddaughter dressed like a princess. The goal here is not about bleeding-edge technology or AI; it's about providing more natural interfaces for users, whether they are tech-savvy or not.
>For example, while my mom might struggle to use Apple Photos to search for specific pictures, she would have no trouble asking Siri for all the photos of her granddaughter dressed like a princess.
Want to point out Google photos has been able to do this with a voice command for close to(?) ten years. Just tried it with "[person name] in a dress"
Definitely, my point is that having an easy natural language interface for all products opens up new possibilities for users of all tech levels. It's not about Apple or Google Photos being first; it's about making technology accessible to everyone. And its not about "AI" its about a different way for the consumer to utilize technology.
I still know more people who don’t use ChatGPT on a semi-regular basis than people who do. Most people’s phone choices come down to:
1) is it available in a color I like
2) is the camera any good
3) can I afford it
4) *optional* does my trusted techy family member recommend it