I tried Apple's 2 big AI features announced at the iPhone 17 event - and both are game changers

Apple focused on its cutting edge hardware for the iPhone 17 launch, but also unveiled a couple groundbreaking AI features. Both could make a big difference in daily use.

While we didn't hear much about Siri or Apple Intelligence during the 2025 Apple Event that launched new iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watches, there were two huge AI features announced that have largely slipped under the radar. That's mostly because they were presented as great new features and didn't use overhyped AI marketing language.

Nevertheless, I got to demo both features at Apple Park on Tuesday and my first impression was that both of them are nearly fully baked and ready to start improving daily life -- and those are my favorite kinds of features to talk about.

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