Apple is accelerating the rollout of a software update that will implant intelligence into its virtual assistant Siri and automate a variety of tedious tasks to coincide with the release of its latest iPhone.

Apple is giving more people the chance to test a software update that will implant artificial intelligence into its virtual assistant Siri and automate a variety of tedious tasks on the latest iPhone coming out Friday.

Apple has launched the fourth developer beta of iOS 18.1, enhancing Siri and introducing features like Type to Siri and call recording for older iPhone models. The update also integrates AI tools for photo editing and writing aids,

The first iPhone 16 reviews deliver real-life battery tests, and the small iPhone 16 can almost match the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Apple claims that the new technology will make it faster and safer for iPhone owners and repair specialists to swap out the battery. It works by “running a low voltage electrical current through the new ionic liquid battery adhesive,” which releases the power pack from its enclosure.

The iPhone 16 family has much bigger batteries than its predecessor, with the iPhone 16 Pro growing by almost 10% versus the iPhone 15 Pro.