Apple Releases New Software with AI Siri

Apple 發佈搭載 AI Siri 的新軟體


Introduction

Apple has new software for iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, and iPad. This software has a new AI Siri.

Apple 為 iPhone、Mac、Apple Watch 及 iPad 推出了新軟體。此軟體包含一個全新的 AI Siri。

Main Body

Siri is now more helpful. It can find information in your messages, emails, and calendar. Siri can also see what is on your screen to help you faster.

Siri 現在變得更有幫助了。它可以從您的訊息、電子郵件和日曆中尋找資訊。Siri 還能看到您的螢幕內容,以更快速地協助您。

Other apps will get these AI tools in the autumn. Some people say Google has similar tools for Android phones, but this is new for iPhone users.

其他應用程式將於秋季獲得這些 AI 工具。有些人認為 Google 在 Android 手機上也有類似工具,但對於 iPhone 用戶來說這是全新的體驗。

Apple Watch and Mac also have updates. The Watch helps you with exercise. The Mac looks better and Siri has new voices. The Photos app can now remove things from pictures.

Apple Watch 和 Mac 同樣有更新。Watch 能協助您進行運動。Mac 的外觀更精美,且 Siri 擁有新的人聲。照片 App 現在可以移除照片中的物件。

Conclusion

This software is a test version. Apple will fix it and make it better before the final release.

此軟體為測試版本。Apple 將在正式發佈前對其進行修復與優化。

Vocabulary Learning

🛠️ The 'Can' Tool

In this text, we see the word can used many times. For A2 learners, this is the best way to describe what a person or a machine is able to do.

How it works: Subjectcanaction

Examples from the text:

  • Siri can find information.  (Siri is able to find it)\text{ (Siri is able to find it)}
  • Siri can see your screen.  (Siri has the ability to see)\text{ (Siri has the ability to see)}
  • The app can remove things.  (The app is able to delete)\text{ (The app is able to delete)}

Quick Rule: Never add "s" or "to" after can. ❌ Siri cans findSiri can to findSiri can find


📅 Time Words

Notice the word autumn.

Apple says tools will arrive in the autumn.

  • Spring \rightarrow Summer \rightarrow Autumn \rightarrow Winter

If something happens "in the autumn," it happens in September, October, or November.

Vocabulary Learning

software (n.)
Programs and operating information used by a computer
Example:I need to update the software on my laptop.
helpful (adj.)
Giving a lot of help; useful
Example:The teacher was very helpful with my homework.
similar (adj.)
Looking or being almost the same
Example:My phone is similar to yours, but it is a different color.
updates (n.)
New versions of a program that improve it
Example:I downloaded the new updates for my apps today.
remove (v.)
To take something away
Example:Please remove the old files from the folder.
release (n.)
The act of making a product available to the public
Example:The movie release is next Friday.
Practice A2 words in a crossword