The technological race is advancing by leaps and bounds. Every day, we can see how huge companies like Microsoft and Apple implement artificial intelligence functions in their devices. And finally, The arrival of AI at Apple for its office suite applications is approaching according to strong rumors from various sources.
Recently (within the past year) We have been able to see several signs that indicate that we may see these functions very soon. Although specific details are not yet known about how we will be able to take advantage of AI, we hope that these will make working on them considerably easier.
The arrival of AI at Apple is approaching
We can say this today thanks to the news that Apple has recently acquired the iWork.ai domain. According to sources, this acquisition of domains by the bitten apple company confirms what many had been speculating for a long time; and the integration of artificial intelligence in native applications of its terminals.
A quick search for WHOIS confirms that indeed The purchase of the domain by Apple has been made, where you can find out even more details about the sale. This is considered a tenacious action by the technology giant. By integrating artificial intelligence functions into your applications.
This possible step by iWork in AI integration positions Apple in the competitive world of artificial intelligence. It could even become a strong rival to Microsoft, who has been in the lead for some time.
What is iWork and how can AI influence its features?
iWork is the term that Apple uses to refer to its applications belonging to the office suite on their iOS and MacOS operating systems.It covers apps such as Pages, Keynote and Numbers, all of which are dedicated, as their name indicates, to office work, work and document management in different formats.
Still It's too early to talk about AI-optimized features that these applications will offer. Since not even Apple has released an official statement about the news. What we can expect are features similar to those already available in other apps that are responsible for managing texts and documents.
It is speculated that the incorporation of AI in these native applications will make them more intuitive tools. In addition, it will allow it to better adapt to the needs of its users, as well as more efficiently fulfill the tasks that represent the basis of its operation.
As we have seen in other applications, AI will allow you to correct the spelling and even grammar of texts, functioning as a smart editor. You could also make suggestions for alternatives for certain phrases and words. Which will represent an important help for those who want to improve the content of their writing.
When can we expect it?
As we said, nothing is confirmed yet. Even this recent acquisition of the iWork.ai domain may be nothing more than an Apple strategy so that in the future no one can "steal" the domain name. Since, as many point out, if Apple were close to launching these new AI functions, it would also have acquired domains such as Keynote.ia, Pages.ia and Numbers.ia, which has not happened so far.
Just a few days ago, Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, confirmed that at the end of this year All the expected developments in artificial intelligence issues would be confirmed. Many believe that this launch of functions could occur in conjunction with the launch of its new iPhone models and iOS 18 operating system next September.
This is years in the making, further fueling iWork-related rumors. Although only time will tell, and for now expectations are very high.In addition, some rumors claim that other applications such as Apple Music, Messages or the famous virtual assistant Siri also benefit. Which does not surprise us, on the contrary, we can say that it is something that we have been waiting for for a long time.
The acquisition of ai domains, a key marketing strategy
All these purchases of AI domains by big tech companies like Microsoft, and as we have now seen, Apple goes far beyond a simple trend. The acquisition of the iWork.ai domain may mean the integration of artificial intelligence in these apps belonging to Apple's office suite. But also a purchase based on the increase in interest in these domains. AND Although Apple may not currently intend to release these features, they already own the domain.
This could be considered something like a digital asset, that every day acquires greater commercial value. In addition, it clearly marks the direction of the company and its genuine interest in incorporating AI into its devices.
What is the MGIE model?
Along with all these news about artificial intelligence domains and Apple apps with functions benefited by AI, MGIE by Apple appears. This is a new model of artificial intelligence that will allow photo editing from other existing ones.
It is a new project that has an open source license and developed by Apple. The tool allows From some simple instructions and with a few words the editing of an image. Something similar to what we have already seen in creating images from scratch by inserting some instructions. Although in this case the image already exists.
The project is taking its first steps, being in a testing phase, which you will be able to access this article. The results and first impressions have been favorable, of course, there is still much to do. All these projects are part of the package of new features that will include AI in iOS 18.
Every day we can find new artificial intelligence functions that large technology companies implement in their apps and devices. In this case, the arrival of AI at Apple in its native applications is approaching. Let us know in the comments how you expect the user experience to change with the new features expected mid-to-late this year.